Archery Huntress ~ ANNIE'S BLOG

Archery target practice with your children is not only fun, but also a lesson in patience.  Going over safety first is crucial to the day running smoothly. Reminding everyone, even the adults that we all have to follow the rules, like, paying special attention to what is in the background of your shot.  At one of our usually practice spots, the next door neighbor has a menagerie of animals including emu’s (yes, they really do have them) and pygmy goats. There’s also the reminder that if we have multiple archers shooting, we have to wait for everyone to finish their set before we run to retrieve our arrows.  It does not take long for our 8 yr. old daughter to feel the distracting pull of the nearby trampoline, and soon we lose her to the fun of weightless bouncing.  Once she has her official bow that can better penetrate the targets we are hoping that will improve her focus.  What a great activity to be able to enjoy with the whole family. Fresh air, sunshine, and sometimes a little wind to remind us that the conditions are not always ideal when you are archery hunting make for a beautiful day.