How to Build Homemade Archery Targets

This is by far the easiest and cheapest way to build a homemade archery target. All the materials are easy to find around the house and it is a good way to recycle old newspaper and phone books. This target will stop shots from even the most powerful of bows if you stack the paper tightly enough.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• A cardboard box the size that you want your target to be.
• A bunch of old newspapers or phone books
• Optional: Paper archery targets ( You can draw them on or print them out if you want to)

1. Find a cardboard box that is the size that you want your target to be. It should be fairly sturdy cardboard.

2. Stack your newspaper or phone books in the cardboard box so that they are perpendicular to the direction that the arrow will be shot into the target. Make sure they are packed tightly especially if you have a very powerful bow.

3. Close the cardboard box and tape it shut with packing tape or duct tape.

4. Tape on your paper target or draw one on the box.

5. When your target gets worn out just replace the newspaper or phonebooks and shoot at another side of the box.

Tips & Warnings

• Don't leave your target outside. After all it is made up of paper which doesn't hold up too well in the rain.

[bjt004]

on 8/4/2009 Fun stuff for practicing archery. 5*

[deedavis]

on 7/20/2009 Archery is not a talent of mine, however this sounds like a lot of fun. Thanks for the article.

[sonni57]

on 7/19/2009 Good article on building archery targets sounds like a fun hobby.

[gabbygirl007]

on 7/19/2009 This sounds fun! :)

[elaineee]

on 7/19/2009 Sweet! I know someone who will love this idea. Thanks