Tag Archives: archery 2026

2026 Elk Archery Season Regulations | State-by-State Changes Every Bowhunter Must Know

Majestic bull elk with large antlers walking through tall grass in western mountain habitat

Montana, Colorado, and Idaho have rolled out major 2026 elk archery regulation changes — boundary shifts, quota cuts, draw system overhauls, and weapon clarifications. Here’s your state-by-state breakdown with deadlines, draw odds, and application strategy before time runs out.

NFAA Indoor Nationals Crown New Champions in Memphis | Archery Weekly Mar 10–16

Indoor archery competition with archers aiming compound bows at targets during NFAA Indoor Nationals

This week in archery: Lindenwood dominates NFAA Indoor Nationals in Memphis, Montana and Pennsylvania shake up elk hunting regulations for bowhunters, Magnet Cove repeats as Arkansas archery state champion, India lands major international archery hosting rights, and Korea begins fierce Asian Games team selection trials.

Olympic Archery Perfect Score: 719 Out of 720

Compound archers compete in an outdoor 50-metre target competition — the format where Sebastian Garcia shot 719 out of 720

On March 5, 2026, in Mexico City, a 22-year-old compound archer did something no one in the history of the sport has ever done. Sebastian Garcia stood at the shooting line during phase three of Mexico’s national selection trials, drew his compound bow 72 times, and put 71 of those arrows into the 10-ring — […]

Barebow Archery Records Broken in Rome 2026

World records fall in Rome, Moldova wins historic European gold, 9,241 students gear up for Kentucky NASP, and more archery news from the week of March 3-9, 2026.

Compound Archery Olympics: LA28 Debut Guide

Archer aiming compound bow outdoors representing LA28 Olympic archery qualification

Compound archery earns its first-ever Olympic spot at LA28 with a mixed team event. Plus: Italy dominates European Indoor Championships, a W1 world record falls in Spain, and the inspiring story of the world’s first quadruple amputee archer.

Archery Range Setup: AMO Safety Standards

AMO archery range guidelines setup safety standards rules

The AMO Archery Range Guidelines provide essential standards for setting up safe and regulation-compliant archery ranges. Whether you’re building an indoor facility, outdoor target range, or 3-D course, these guidelines cover everything from lane spacing to backstop construction. What’s Covered Target Archery – Indoor and outdoor range layouts Field Archery – 24-target course setup 3-D […]

Best Beginner Bow | How to Choose Your First Bow Buying Guide

archer practicing with recurve bow outdoors beginner bow buying guide

Choosing your first bow is an exciting milestone in your archery journey. With so many options available—recurve, compound, longbow—it can feel overwhelming. This guide breaks down everything you need to know to make the right choice for your goals, budget, and shooting style. Understanding the Main Bow Types Before visiting a shop or browsing online, […]

Olympic Archery Rules You Didn’t Know

Olympic archery target showing scoring rings and rules

Archery, particularly in the Olympic context, combines precision, skill, and a nuanced scoring system that can be a bit bewildering to newcomers. Among the various notations used in scoring, terms like 9* and 10X are often sources of confusion. This article aims to clarify these scoring rules and explore some other lesser-known rules that govern […]

Archery Tips: Bowtech & Total Archery News

Archery news February 2026 - ASA Pro Am tournament and Total Archery Challenge updates

This week brought exciting developments across the archery world, from major sponsorship renewals to record-breaking school programs and championship victories. Here’s your comprehensive roundup of everything happening in archery. Bowtech Renews Total Archery Challenge Partnership for 2026 Bowtech, the award-winning archery brand based in Eugene, Oregon, announced the renewal of its partnership with Total Archery […]

Archery Scoring: Complete System Explained

Archers scoring and collecting arrows at competition - Dunster Archery Somerset

Understanding how to score in target archery helps you track progress, participate in competitions, and set meaningful practice goals. Whether you shoot recreationally or plan to compete, knowing proper scoring procedures ensures accurate assessment of your shooting and fair comparison with other archers. Basic Target Ring Scoring System Standard archery targets feature concentric rings printed […]