An archery release aid is the mechanical device that connects your hand to the bowstring and controls when the string lets go. Every compound archer uses one, and picking the wrong type can stall your progress for months. The right release for your shooting style eliminates bad habits, reduces target panic, and tightens groups at […]
Learn how to choose the right bow stabilizer for compound or recurve archery. This guide covers stabilizer length, weight, dampeners, V-bars, and step-by-step setup for hunting and target shooting.
Walking into an archery shop for the first time can be overwhelming. Walls of equipment, accessories with unfamiliar names, and enthusiastic salespeople suggesting everything from stabilizers to custom strings. But here’s the truth: beginners need far less gear than most people think. This guide separates the essentials from the nice-to-haves, helping you build a functional […]
The 2026 compound bow season has arrived with some of the most innovative hunting bows we’ve seen in years. From Bowtech’s reimagined DeadLock Cam System to Mathews’ next-generation ARC platform, manufacturers are pushing the boundaries of speed, stability, and adjustability. Here’s your complete guide to the best new compound bows for 2026. Bowtech ALLIANCE: Reimagine […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Archery safety rules protect you and everyone around you on the range. While archery is remarkably safe when practiced responsibly, arrows are lethal projectiles that demand respect. Learning and following these fundamental safety principles before your first shot creates habits that prevent accidents throughout your archery career. The Cardinal Rules of Archery Safety 1. Never […]