Quick Answer: To set up a backyard archery range you need at least 20 yards of clear, downward-sloping ground, a solid backstop (netting, stacked hay bales, or a foam bag target) positioned in front of a natural barrier like a hill or fence, and a shooting lane that points away from houses, roads, and neighbors. […]
Learn how to measure draw length at home using the wingspan method, the wall trick, and a measuring arrow — no pro shop or expensive tools required.
Quick Answer: The recurve vs compound bow decision comes down to how you want to shoot. A recurve bow is simpler, cheaper, more portable, and holds full draw weight in your fingers, which builds form and suits target shooting and traditional archery. A compound bow uses cams and cables to cut holding weight by 65–85%, […]
Quick Answer: To find archery ranges near you, start with the USA Archery and NFAA club finders, then cross-check Google Maps reviews and local archery Facebook groups. Look for indoor ranges (18–20 meters, climate-controlled), outdoor and 3D courses, and pro shops with lanes. Most clubs offer beginner nights and rental gear, so you can shoot […]
Quick Answer: The Madrid 2026 Archery World Cup delivered the biggest upset of the season on July 11 when Colombia’s Pablo Gomez Zuluaga beat compound world number Mike Schloesser 148–147 for his first individual World Cup gold. Kim Woojin reclaimed the top recurve qualifying spot, hosts Spain stormed into the recurve mixed team final, and […]
Quick Answer: In the EVA foam vs straw targets debate, EVA foam wins for most modern archers. Foam stops fast compound arrows and broadheads, resists weather, and lasts for years, while straw is cheaper and gentler on arrows but sags, rots, and can’t safely handle high draw weights. Buy foam if you shoot a compound […]
Quick Answer: The Madrid 2026 Archery World Cup closed the regular season from July 7–12 with Mete Gazoz beating Mauro Nespoli in a rematch of the Tokyo Olympic final, Marie Horackova taking her first World Cup gold, and Spain winning the recurve mixed team title at home in a shoot-off against China. On the compound […]
Quick Answer: Arrow spine is the stiffness of your arrow shaft — how much it bends when force is applied. It matters because an arrow that flexes too much or too little on release won’t clear the bow cleanly, sending your groups left or right no matter how good your form is. Match spine to […]
A practical compound bow maintenance routine covering cams, cables, strings, limbs, and storage so your rig stays quiet, accurate, and safe all season.
Quick Answer: To choose arrows for a recurve bow, match arrow spine (stiffness) to your draw weight and draw length using a manufacturer spine chart, then set arrow length about 1–2 inches past your draw. Beginners do well with 500–600 spine aluminum or carbon arrows in the 26–29 inch range. Spine is the single most […]