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Archery and Bowhunting: Frequently Asked Questions

2. How much time will it take to learn?

Learning to safely shoot a bow and arrow takes only a few minutes. With proper instruction, and a little determination, you can hit the center of an archery target from 10-60 feet away within a few tries. However, archery can be a very exacting sport to master arrow after arrow, especially if you want to win world competitions or Olympic medals. Top competition archers often train for years in order to excel.

 

 

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Did You Know?

In June 2008, Director Dale Hall of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced that ATA-sponsored youth archery/bowhunting programs will begin this year on at least 16 national wildlife refuges across the country.