Mill River Archery

Q: What should I bring to my archery lesson?

If you are in one of our Learn Archery classes, we recommend bringing boots (in case the field is wet), a bottle of water and/or snack, and a hat. If you have long hair, we recommend bringing something to tie your hair back. All equipment will be provided for you.

Q: What kind of bow is used in Olympic recurve?

Archers use a recurve bow, named for the way its limbs curve away from the archer at the ends. It must follow strict World Archery guidelines regarding equipment and dimensions.

Q: What kind of bow is used in barebow archery?

Typically, a recurve bow is used, but it is stripped of accessories like sights or clickers. The bow may have a simple rest and a weight system inside the riser, but nothing protruding beyond set limits.

Q: What is barebow archery?

Barebow archery is a form of target archery where the archer uses a bow without any sights, stabilizers, or other aids. It focuses on instinctive or intuitive shooting, emphasizing skill and technique.