Discover Archery
Archery offers a wonderful opportunity to spend time with friends and family while participating in a sport that is both ancient and constantly evolving.
Whether you are shooting archery for recreation or to hone your skills for world-class competitions, archery offers something for everyone!
What Kind of Bow Should I Shoot?
Different types of archery need different styles of bows. Each type or style of archery has a…
What Is Eye Dominance?
Most people have a visual preference for one eye or the other, often without even realizing it…
Measuring Your Draw Length
Draw length is important no matter what kind of bow you shoot. It determines the length and…
The Recurve Bow
You can identify the recurve bow by the curved tips at either end of the bow, which increases the…
The Compound Bow
You can identify the compound bow by the multiple strings and the system of pulleys at either…
The Traditional Bow
Traditional bows can be longbows or recurves, so long as they do not have sights, stabilizers…
What Should I Know About Sizing for My Bows & Arrows?
For your first bow, you should ask a local archery shop, an archery coach, or a more…
Draw Weight
Your first bow should have a light draw weight. For children, this might be 10-15 lbs…
What Other Things Do I Need to Start Shooting?
For recurves and traditional shooters, you should always string your bow with a commercially…
What Should I Know About Tuning and Maintenance?
Tuning is a way of increasing accuracy by adjusting and adapting your equipment. This can…
Print Resources for Tuning & Maintenance
For your first bow, you should ask a local archery shop, an archery coach, or a more…