Archery & Bow Hunting: Video Series

Archery arrows are composed of a wood, carbon, fiberglass or aluminum shaft, a tip, a nock and the fletching. Discover how archery arrows are designed to fly in a straight path with help from an archery instructor in this free video on archery arrows.

There are four types of materials used to make archery arrows, including wood, aluminum, carbon and fiberglass. Find out how the flight paths and durability differ between these various types of archery arrows with help from an archery instructor in this free video on archery arrows.

To properly use the sight on a bow, the shooter will look through the hole when the bow is pulled back, he will center the round pin guard and then choose the appropriate pin for the given yardage. Learn about using single pin movable sights with help from an archery instructor in this free video on bow sights.

Before buying a bow, the first step is to determine which eye is the dominant eye, and a bow should be bought to correspond with that eye. Use the eye that the brain primarily uses for shooting a bow and arrow with help from an archery instructor in this free video on buying bows for archery.

When shooting a bow, start by standing with the feet shoulder-width apart and put the core of the body in line with where the bow is going to be shot. Learn about hooking the thumb on the back corner of the jaw when shooting a bow with help from an archery instructor in this free video on shooting a bow.

Bow hunting requires a great deal of practice, a properly prepared hunting bow and quality camouflage gear. Discover why fingerless gloves are useful when bow hunting with help from an archery instructor in this free video on bow hunting.

A beginner at bow hunting should practice as much as possible to become proficient with her weapon, and she should practice bow hunting on small game. Find out about the benefit of wearing camouflage clothing that's been washed in scent-free detergent with help from an archery instructor in this free video on bow hunting.

When using a T-handle bow release, an individual needs to set up the bow string for a release aid, and he can do this in the form of a rope loop or two nock sets. Discover why people like using a T-handle release aid in bow hunting with help from an archery instructor in this free video on bow hunting.

When setting up a mechanical release aid for bow hunting, try using a wrist strap to transfer the force of the bow to the upper arm. Learn about setting up a rubber eliminator button beneath the arrow with help from an archery instructor in this free video on bow hunting.