What Is Field Archery?
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.
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.
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.