What Is Field Archery?
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Field archers shoot on a walking course – sometimes called a “roving course” – that’s usually wooded. Target distances vary from less than 10 yards to 80 yards, and target faces differ based on the round being shot.
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Archers may shoot field, hunter or animal rounds. In the field round, targets are black and white with a black center; in the hunter division, targets are all black with thin white rings and a white center; and in the animal division, paper targets feature colorful images of animals.
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Notables about Field Archery:
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Targets are placed at varying distances in realistic outdoor settings.
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Competitions are divided into rounds with two sets of 14 targets per round.
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Competitions will feature rough terrain.
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Rounds take different forms, such as the Hunter, Animal or Field rounds, each with different variations on the rules.
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Archers shoot in groups as they navigate the course.