Field Archery Glossary
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Field Archery The Archer’s Mind: Focus, Patience, and the Scottish Landscape
admin2026-08-24T18:11:09+01:00 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 is your […]
Field Archery Essential Kit Checklist for Scottish Field Archery
admin2026-08-24T21:43:30+01:00Essential 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 fixings […]
Field Archery Course Etiquette & Fieldcraft: Being the Archer Everyone Wants in Their Group
admin2026-08-24T18:03:15+01:00 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 group. Good […]
Field Archery Weatherproofing: Staying Dry, Warm, and Accurate in Scotland
admin2026-08-24T18:00:52+01:00 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 drizzle — […]
Field Archery Maths: Scoring Without Losing the Will to Live
admin2026-08-24T17:59:44+01:00 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 scoring systems […]
Field Archery Tournament Tales: How to Survive Your First Competition
admin2026-08-24T18:24:15+01:00 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 are marked […]
Field Archery Safety First: Avoiding Injuries and Angry Archers
admin2026-08-24T18:23:45+01:00 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. The safety […]
Field Archery 3D Archery in Scotland: Bringing the Wild to the Woods
admin2026-08-24T18:23:20+01:00 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, boar, turkeys, […]
Field Archery Field Hunter and Animal Rounds Explained
admin2026-08-24T18:21:16+01:00 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 and Animal. Each […]