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How to Shoot Field Archery
Field archery consists of shooting 4 arrows at 28 targets. The target scores 5 for the spot, 4 for the middle ring and 3 for outer ring.
There are two styles of targets on a field round. The first is a field target. This target has a black 5 ring, a white 4 ring and a black 3 ring. Adults and young adults shoot this target from the white stakes, youth from the blue and cubs from the black. Pee Wees shoot from the green stakes, or 1/2 the cub distance.
The second style is called a hunter round. This target has a white 5 ring, a black 4 ring and a black 3 ring. Adults and young adults shoot from the red stakes, youth from the blue and the cubs from the black. Pee Wees shoot from the green stakes, or 1/2 the cub distance.
The yellow stakes are for animal targets. Animal targets have a kill ring and a wound ring. You shoot up to three arrows. Stop shooting when you hit the animal. Score, 1st arrow hit, 20 for kill or 18 for wound - 2nd arrow hit, 16 kill or 14 wound, 3rd arrow hit, 12 kill or 10 wound.
| Group | Age |
|---|---|
| PEE WEE | 8 or younger |
| CUBS | 9-11 |
| YOUTH | 12-14 |
| YOUNG ADULT | 15-17 |
| ADULT | 18 & UP |
There are many styles of shooting. With separate classes for men and women.
- Free style / FS consists of using a sight and a release.
- Free style limited / FSL consists of using a sight and your fingers.
- Bowhunter free style / BHFS consists of a release, a sight with no more than 5 fixed pins and a stabilizer no longer than 12 inches.
- Bowhunter free style limited / BHFSL consist of a sight with no more than 5 fixed pins, fingers and a stabilizer no longer than 12 inches.
- Bowhunter / BH consists of one finger over or under the nock of your arrow, with one anchor point. A stabilizer no longer than 12 inches and no sights.
- Barebow / BB consists of any length stabilizer, no sight, fingers and multiple anchor points.
At Kings Mountain, there is a club shoot on the 2nd Sunday of every month. These shoots are for families and friends to get together and have a good time. They also help you develop your skills. Come on out, itís a great time.