TURKEY CALLING TACTICS FOR BOWHUNTERS

With turkey season just around the corner in many states throughout the U.S., it’s important to understand the animals’ vital areas, especially if hunting them with a bow. The “kill zone” on a turkey is a small target, due to the bird’s vitals location, and so a close shot is best. So, how do you accomplish that?

FIND AN ATA-MEMBER ARCHERY & BOWHUNTING

RETAILER NEAR YOU

Interested in locating an archery shop in your area? As a BU member, you can browse our interactive map to find shops in your zip code, while filtering by gear, lessons and more!

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WHAT YOU NEED TO GET STARTED IN ARCHERY

Embarking on your archery journey requires more than just selecting the right bow; it includes essential gear like arrows, a quiver, release and much more—all designed to improve both performance and safety while setting yourself up for success.

Learn more and find an archery shop near you!

FIND YOUR STATE CONTACT

Check out our interactive maps to find your contacts in various categories:

STATE LEGISLATORS

HUNTING LICENSES

ARCHERY COORDINATORS

OFFSEASON ACTIVITIES FOR BOWHUNTERS

Autumn’s golden hues might be distant memories, but bowhunting also offers plenty of fun during months not ending in “er.”

Scouting, shed hunting, 3D archery, bowfishing and turkey hunting are fun spring and/or summer activities that fill the void between fall’s hunting seasons, while also making you a better bowhunter.

YOUTH BOWHUNTING ORGANIZATIONS

Open to any student, NASP® is an in-school program aimed at improving educational performance among students in grades

4-12. Students learn focus, self-control, discipline, patience, and the life

lessons required to be successful in the classroom and in life. Learn how you can bring NASP® into a school near you!

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S3DA is an after-school initiative that can be run through schools, archery shops, churches, fire stations, wildlife depts., ASA clubs, NFAA clubs and JOAD clubs. S3DA seeks to provide understanding and respect for natural resources and the environment, with emphasis on modern wildlife conservation and regulated sport hunting.

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Sports are designed to bring us together. They enhance strength, patience, and even self-discipline. Centershot Ministries partners with churches to introduce archery as tool to reach more people, and because archery doesn’t require lots of equipment and is inclusive of everyone’s ability, it’s the perfect activity for all age groups.

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DID YOU KNOW?

Archery was the favourite sport of the Egyptian pharaohs during the 18th dynasty (1567-1320 BC). Many centuries later, some of the earliest recorded archery tournaments took place during the Zhou dynasty (1046 - 256 BC) in China. Such events were attended by Chinese nobility. Much later, English writers honoured the longbow for famous contributions to their country’s victories in the battles of Crécy, Agincourt and Poitiers.