Field Archery Glossary
Field Archery The Archer’s Mind: Focus, Patience, and the Scottish Landscape
The Archer’s Mind: Focus, Patience and the Scottish Landscape
Why the Mind Matters More Than the Gear
Bows and arrows are tools. The real engine of your shooting […]
Field Archery Essential Kit Checklist for Scottish Field Archery
Essential Kit Checklist for Scottish Field Archery
The Basics – Without These You’re Not Shooting
1) Bow
Match your chosen style (barebow, longbow, compound, etc.). Check string, limbs and […]
Field Archery Course Etiquette & Fieldcraft: Being the Archer Everyone Wants in Their Group
Course Etiquette & Fieldcraft: Being the Archer Everyone Wants in Their Group
Why Etiquette Matters
Field archery is social: you’ll spend hours walking, shooting and scoring with your […]
Field Archery Weatherproofing: Staying Dry, Warm, and Accurate in Scotland
Archery Weatherproofing: Staying Dry, Warm and Accurate in Scotland
The Scottish Forecast: Expect the Unexpected
In Scotland you can start in sunshine, shoot through hail and finish in […]
Field Archery Maths: Scoring Without Losing the Will to Live
Field Archery Maths: Scoring Without Losing the Will to Live
Why Scoring Matters
Scoring isn’t only about winners — it’s how you track improvement. Field archery uses different […]
Field Archery Tournament Tales: How to Survive Your First Competition
Tournament Tales: How to Survive Your First Competition
Before You Even Get There
- Check the format: Field, Hunter, Animal, 3D (or a mix)
- Find out whether distances […]
Field Archery Safety First: Avoiding Injuries and Angry Archers
Safety First: Avoiding Injuries and Angry Archers
Why Safety Matters More Than Your Score
Field archery involves sharp objects flying fast through outdoor terrain that isn’t always predictable. […]
Field Archery 3D Archery in Scotland: Bringing the Wild to the Woods
3D Archery in Scotland: Bringing the Wild to the Woods
What Is 3D Archery?
3D archery swaps flat target faces for life-sized foam animals. You might see stags, […]
Field Archery Field Hunter and Animal Rounds Explained
The Big Three: Field, Hunter and Animal Rounds Explained
Why These Rounds Matter
In IFAA-style field archery, three rounds form the backbone of many outdoor competitions: Field, Hunter […]