The 10 Best Compound Bows for Women

Women bowhunters and target archers often have difficulty finding the right bow to fit their needs. There are so many options out there that it is easy to become overwhelmed by the choices and confused by the features that claim to make a compound bow a good fit for a woman. That’s why we’ve put … Read more

6 Signs Your Compound Bowstring Needs Replacing

In archery, like any sport, it’s important to be aware of signs that something needs replacing, such as a compound bowstring. Using damaged or worn equipment puts an archer at risk for injury and may result in further equipment problems. A responsible archer should spot the signs that a compound bowstring needs to be replaced. … Read more

What to do if You Accidentally Dry Fire a Bow

The sound of a dry fired bow is unmistakable. It is loud, scary, and draws the attention of everyone around you. Although dry firing a bow can be embarrassing, that is the least of your concerns. Dry firing a bow is dangerous for you, the people around you, and your bow. What should you do … Read more

5 Effective Archery Aiming Drills

Those who are unfamiliar with archery may assume that the sport is made up of drills to practice aiming a bow and arrow at a target. Yet both traditional and modern archers often practice forms, techniques, and skills that don’t relate directly to aim at all. However, the aim is certainly a large part of … Read more

The 8 Real Differences Between Longbows & Short bows

There is more than one difference between longbows and short bows.  If you are a beginner to the subject of archery, there are certain things to know to help you identify the differences between the two. So, what are the real differences between longbows and short bows?  Although the most important difference is clearly the … Read more

Practicing Archery at Home or Indoors: The Ultimate Guide

Those who develop an interest in archery are often faced with the dilemma of how and where to practice, particularly at home or indoors. This can be a big concern in urban and suburban areas where there may be municipal restrictions and regulations. Finding ways to practice archery can be even more limited if a … Read more

How to Choose the Perfect Arrow Every Time?

To choose the perfect arrow every time, you need to know the materials that arrows are made of, which bow you will be using and for what purpose.  How do you choose the perfect arrow every time?  Choosing the appropriate arrow for a bow affects the trajectory, works differently for hunting or practice and is … Read more

3 Steps to Using a Rangefinder for Bowhunting

Those who develop an interest in archery may want to apply their skills to bowhunting, which is the practice of hunting game animals using bows and arrows. In modern bowhunting, rangefinders are almost as important as bows and arrows. Today’s bowhunters generally use rangefinders rather than traditional sights. However, knowing how to use a rangefinder … Read more

Archery 101: The 11 types of archery explained for beginners

Archery has been practiced for thousands of years, and in that time,  we have come up with some ingenious, fun and advanced ways to practice it. If you’re just starting out with archery, you might not even know all of the many ways you can practice archery. In this article, we’ll talk about 11 types … Read more