Archery Basics

Your Responsibility as an Archer

• Use and maintain your bow
  - safely
  - responsibly
  - effectively

• Safely store - carry - use arrows of different types
• Shoot consistently well, within your effective range, in practice and in the field
• Safely and effectively use camouflage, a blind or elevated stand

Don't ever "dry fire" a bow

• Always use an arrow when firing a bow

Don't ever be careless with broadheads

• Treat bows and arrows like you would a loaded firearm - carry or store broadheads covered, and always keep them pointed in a safe direction

Don't ever shoot bent, cracked or broken arrows

• Always check bows and arrows for cracks or separations

Don't ever hunt from an elevated stand without using a safety harness

• Always strap in, as soon as you get into the stand

Don't ever carry your hunting gear with you into an elevated stand

• Always use a hauling line to hoist it up after you're safely strapped in

Don't ever shoot at a sound or target with an obscure background

• Always be sure of your target and what lies beyond it