Archery Basics
Handling the Bow
Draw Stance -
Shooting - Sighting-in
- Keep wrist straight but not
rigid. Hold the bow loosely -
don't clench the bow
- Nock the arrow with the cock feather up-out, away from the bow.
Release the arrow with a steady motion. Finger gloves, tabs, releases or trigger devices may be used. Check regulations to see what is legal in your hunt area
Always use
arm & finger
protection
- Get accustomed to your bow
- Learn to shoot consistently well under different conditions
- Get to know your effective range (20-30 yards max for most skilled archers)
