DLPP vs. AMO What is your archery draw length?  If you’re new to archery, you might think it’s simply “how far I pull back the arrow.” That’s partly true—but in archery, draw length has a precise definition, and knowing yours is essential for choosing the right bow and arrows. Let’s break it down step by step.   🔹 Draw Length Estimate You may have read or been told that your draw length can be estimated by taking your height in inches (or your wing span) and dividing it by 2

I received a very exciting phone call from a gentleman I had the pleasure of coaching—he just got his first bow-hunted deer! After waiting patiently for four days, he finally had the opportunity to take the shot. Forty-seven yards, and a perfect heart-shot. When we first met, he was already a pretty good short-range shooter. He had been practicing quite a bit, but just wasn’t making the progress he hoped for. We went over his shot process, and there were a few adjustments tha

🏹 Choosing Your First Archery Bow: A Beginner’s Guide Starting archery is exciting — but if you’re new, the question of “Which bow should I get?”  can feel overwhelming. Your first bow doesn’t need to be perfect; it just needs to fit your body, your goals, and your journey. Let’s break it down so you can step onto the range with confidence. 🎯 The Main Types of Beginner Bows Bow Type Why Beginners Like It What to Keep in Mind Recurve Bow Affordable, simple, widely available,

What Is the Correct Anchor Point for Recurve Archery? Recently, during a lesson, one of my students mentioned seeing a video of an archer at an indoor tournament anchoring very close to his eye. He asked me: “Why do you teach your students to anchor on the jawbone? Which anchor is correct?” The truth is—both are correct. So why do I start by teaching the “low” anchor rather than the “high” one? My answer is simple: it’s easier to learn and generally produces more consistent r

I just returned from a month-long trip to the West Coast that included shooting in The Huntsman World Senior Games in St. George, Utah...

Archery is a step by step process that focuses on form over results.  I often compare shooting a compound bow to shooting a rifle;...

Archers that are disappointed with their release may be thinking about the wrong thing. I prefer to focus on the finish and not worry...

I would also like to comment on Dave McDowell's free intro to archery class.  Boy I wish I'd had that before I started.  It's an...

~Archery Lessons with instructor David McDowell ~ After 70 years (yup, 70 years) shooting “bows” of one kind or another, I decided to...

Competitive Archery is a great motivator. It gets you out shooting and practicing more. Everyone wants to do their best and improve their...

We had a great time at the Florida Sunshine State Games last weekend. It felt good to improve my score since my last 3D shoot.