Instinctive Shooting


An archery technique relying on muscle memory and hand-eye coordination rather than formal aiming with sights.

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Pressure Point

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Diaphragm Call

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Bowhunter Education

A specialized hunter safety course focused on archery gear, shot placement, and ethical recovery.

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Follow-Through

Maintaining proper stance and alignment after releasing an arrow or pulling a trigger, ensuring c...

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3-D Archery Targets

Life-size foam animal replicas used for realistic practice in shot placement and yardage estimation.

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Advanced Bow Tuning

Fine adjustments to bow setup—arrow rest, nock point, cam synchronization—to maximize arrow fligh...

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Peep Sight

A small aperture in the rear sight of a bow or rifle that provides a precise aiming point.

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Recurve Bow

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Atlatl

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Active Turkey Roost

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Longbow

A tall, traditional bow with limbs that form a classic “D” shape when strung; generally lacks mod...

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Bow Release

A mechanical device that helps draw and release the bowstring consistently for improved accuracy.

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Archery Range

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Bowfishing

Using specialized archery equipment (reel-attached bows) to hunt fish in shallow water.

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Cant (Bow)

A slight tilt of the bow to one side, which can affect arrow flight if not done consistently.

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Turkey Call

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