Articles that give you tips and tricks to improve your archery skills.
When I first started out in archery, at 11 years old, I didn’t have anyone teach me how to shoot so I just did what I figured was correct; I shot instinctively. My method was largely trial and error: my first shot was used to figure out where the arrow went, my next shot got … Read more
So we’re all geared up for hunting season and got a brand new bow and a bunch of brand new arrows. You get to thinking, “Can I hit with these things?” We all know that field points are for shooting targets and broadheads are for shooting animals. But can you use broadheads to shoot targets? … Read more
It’s getting close to bowhunting season where I live and the season is already in full swing in other places. There’s probably a lot of you that are going out to shoot your bows everyday. It would be really convenient just to be able to pick up your bow and go. So you might … Read more
If you’re new to archery, or getting back into it after many years (like me), trying to pick a bow for hunting with can be a bit overwhelming with so many excellent options on the market. As I’m gearing up for my first bow hunting season, I have a lot of questions. One question that … Read more
Archery has been around for thousands of years and has gone from being the primary way of getting food to mainly a recreational sport. But throughout this history, no doubt every archer has dreaded the bowstring snap. I don’t want that to happen to me, so I was asking myself, “Why DO bowstrings break?” All … Read more
If you live in a colder climate, like me, then you know that long winters can really put a damper on outdoor some outdoor activities. But what about archery? Where I live in Alberta, Canada, it can get down to -30 degrees Celsius pretty regularly. Since I’m a traditional archer shooting wooden bows, I was … Read more
So, you’ve decided that the recurve bow is the one for you, hey? Well, that’s great. But an excellent bow can only shoot as good as its arrows. That’s why it is imperative that you find the right ones to shoot. So, how do you choose arrows for a recurve bow? The first thing you … Read more
With a piece of equipment as sophisticated and as intricate as a compound bow, taking care of each component is a vital habit. This is especially true of the bowstring, which is an integral part of any bow. Knowing how to change the string on your compound bow will help you to grow as an … Read more
After practicing archery for years, you might that you hit a plateau. You don’t seem to be getting any worse, but you are also not getting any better. Finding a good practice routine will help bring your skills to the next level. I have a 5-step practice routine for next level archery skills, but if … Read more