EVERGREEN OUTDOOR ARCHERY

Outdoor archery has the power to lower stress levels, boost energy and encourage exercise which is terrific for your physical health as well as your mental health.

Outdoor activities provide a wealth of benefits for your mind and body.

Incorporate more outdoor activities into your life not only for your health, but also the health of your family.

Spending time together outside is an invaluable experience and a wonderful way to bond with the people you love.

There’s nothing quite like being out in the wilderness among the trees, the wildlife, the fresh air and the serenity. There’s literally an unlimited number of outdoor pastimes that you can involve yourself in.

From camping and geocaching to surfing and bushwalking the choices are endless but… there’s one activity that’s really worth your consideration that most people don’t ever think about, and that is outdoor archery. This wonderful activity is family-friendly and accessible for everyone in your family or group. Best of all it’s relatively easy to learn and does not ‘cost the earth’ to get started.

Apollo, The God of Archery

Apollo is the Greek and Roman God of Archery and he extremely busy (perhaps the original multi-tasker) in addition to archery he’s also been identified as the God of ~

– Prophecy
– Music
– Healing
– Dance
– Diseases
– Truth
– The Sun
– Light
– Poetry

Yes, Apollo was very busy… What-a-Guy!

He is also the son of Zeus and Leto. His twin sister Artemis, goddess of the hunt, was considered the most beautiful of all gods. Appllo and his sister are credited as being the actual inventors of archery. Apollo is also the god who helps to ward off evil and is recorded to carry a golden bow and arrows of silver.

Outdoor Archery Facts

Archery is considered an ancient art that can be traced back through the centuries. Different cultures have used this tool for hunting, warfare, physical training, and even spiritual development. Today, it’s mainly for sport or for recreational purposes. It’s even an Olympic sport, although for a while it was removed.

Archery Left the Olympics for Over 50 Years!

This sport was introduced to the Olympics in 1900 but was removed in 1920 because there were no international standards for equipment or rules to ensure the games were fair. It was reintroduced back into the games in 1972 after more international standards were put in place.

Toxophilite is Another Name for an Archer

Toxophilite comes from the Greek “toxon” which means bow and arrow, and “philos” means loving. Together toxophilite refers to someone who is fond of or potentially an expert. It’s not a commonly used term, but you could use it to refer to someone who really loves the sport.

Archery in Films

Jennifer Lawrence was trained by Olympic Archer Khatuna Lorig for her role as Katniss Everdeen in Hunger Games. Learning the correct way to hold and shoot a bow lent authenticity to the role.

How Expensive is Archery?

Outdoor archery can be as expensive or affordable as you want it to be. A beginner recurve bow will cost anywhere from $100 to $200. Six arrows ranges from $30 to $100 depending on the material. As a student of archery you can get set up for this sport for less than $300. Maybe a good archery package is a viable option to keep costs down.

As you get more into the hobby, other equipment will add to this price. Intermediate bows are usually a little pricier and range from $300 to $600, and professional high-end bows can be as much as $1,000. How much you choose to spend on a bow and other equipment is entirely up to you.

Other common items that will factor into the archery cost include a quiver, archery range fees, and lessons. You can get a good quiver for $15 to $50 depending on the style and capacity you choose. When it comes to archery programs and archery classes, these options are up to you.

Why Not Set Up a Target in Your Own Back Yard?

“OK… so your backyard archery range is a beach, I like it”

If you have space to set up your own target in the backyard, you don’t need to worry about paying any range fees which may run into a significant cost over time. Archery lessons are also optional, some people usually opt for at least two or three lessons to get the basics down.

The cost of lessons can vary widely depending on the location and instructor, but you can probably find introductory lessons starting at around $25 per hour.

After your initial investment in archery equipment, you should be set for quite a while. A good bow can last you more than 20 years if you take good care of it. You will have to replace the bowstring during that time but the cost to do that is relatively minor. In reality, this sport is no more expensive than any other sport.

There’s no reason your outdoor archery range can’t be your backyard and, there’ll be no archery range rules to worry about.