Disciplines

In archery, there are various disciplines that differ in target type, terrain, distances, and rules.

🎯 Target Archery

  • Shooting at standardized target faces
  • Fixed distances
  • Typical for the Olympics (Recurve)
  • Indoors (18 m) or outdoors (up to 70 m)

🌲 Field Archery

  • Course set up in natural terrain
  • Varying distances
  • Targets often have multiple faces
  • Combines technique with distance estimation

🦌 3D Archery

  • Shooting at life-size animal replicas
  • Courses in forests or natural terrain
  • Distances usually unknown
  • Popular for both recreational and competitive archers

🏹 Bowhunting / Hunter Style

  • Focus on hunting-like scenarios (without actual hunting)
  • Similar to 3D, often with special rulesets
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