Field Archery is one of the most technical competitions for competitive archers with its roots based in the National Field Archery Association. Field Archery has three different formats within itself: Field, Hunter, and Animal. Each has its own distances, target faces, scoring, and rules to follow. A shortened version of the Field Round will be shot; 14 targets for each face: Field, Hunter, and Animal. \u00a0NFAA equipment and tournament rules will be in effect.<\/p>\n
Field and Hunter rounds consist of 4 arrows at each target, scoring 5 through 3 points.<\/p>\n
Animal round will consist 1 arrow shot per target unless a miss occurs on said target. Scoring as follows:<\/p>\n
Total Score for all ranges will be totaled for final placing.<\/p>\n
For more details and rules, Please visit the NFAA<\/a> website.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Dyersville Sportsman’s Club<\/a><\/p>\n SHOOT TIME: 9:00 am Start<\/strong> of official rounds (Practice\/warmup area available)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 2025 RESULTS<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n A. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Field Rounds:<\/strong><\/p>\n 1. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Standard Unit: A standard unit shall consist of 14 targets. Twice around the unit makes a round or two such units make a round. At the following distances four arrows shall be shot from the same stake:<\/p>\n 15, 20, 25, 30 yards at a 35 cm. target<\/p>\n 40, 45, 50 yards at a 50 cm. target<\/p>\n 55, 60, 65 yards at a 65 cm. target<\/p>\n The following are four position shots, each arrow to be shot from a different position or at a different target: 35 yards at a 50 cm target, all from the same distance, but from different positions.<\/p>\n 45, 40, 35, 30 yards at a 50 cm. target<\/p>\n 80, 70, 60, 50 yards at a 65 cm. target<\/p>\n 35, 30, 25, 20 feet at a 20 cm. target<\/p>\n 2. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Championship Field Target:<\/p>\n Four target sizes shall be used. The outer ring diameter shall be 65 cm., 50 cm., 35 cm., and 20 cm. The spot shall be two black rings with white X in center ring, two white rings and two outside black rings. (X-ring used for tiebreakers only). The rings have the following diameters:<\/p>\n 2.1 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Multiple targets may be used at all distances.<\/p>\n 3. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Shooting Positions:<\/p>\n The prescribed distances in this section are to be adhered to without variation. Each NFAA chartered club with an approved field course shall mark the distances on the shooting positions of all NFAA Rounds, except 3-D unmarked. In laying out the course any order may be used as necessary to fit the terrain.<\/p>\n 4. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Shooting Rules:<\/p>\n Each archer shall shoot 4 arrows at each of the 14-target layouts in a unit. In 10 cases this shall mean shooting the four arrows from a single stake at a single target. In the other four it may mean either shooting one arrow from each of four stakes at a single target or it may mean shooting all four arrows from a single stake but at four separate targets, or one arrow from each of four stakes at either two (2) or four (4) targets.<\/p>\n 5. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Scoring: (For Championship Field Target, 2 above)<\/p>\n 5.1 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 The scoring is 5 points for the spot, 4 for two white circles and 3 outside black rings.<\/p>\n 5.2 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 In all NFAA Rounds, an arrow shaft need only touch the line to be counted in the area of next higher value.<\/p>\n 5.3 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 In non-Professional Divisions, the X-Ring is used for tiebreakers only as determined by the Tournament Chairman.<\/p>\n 5.4 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 In all Professional Divisions, scoring is 1 bonus point for the X (total 6), five points for the spot, four for the two white rings, and three points for the outside black rings. \u00a0Archers will track X\u2019s in a separate column, i.e., 20 with 3X which will carry over to a final column and would be totaled as 23.<\/p>\n 6. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Alternate Expert field Scoring: \u00a0The scoring is five points for the spot, four for the second circle, three points for the third circle, two points for the fourth circle and one point for the fifth circle. \u00a0The x-ring is used for tie breakers only.<\/p>\n B. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Hunter Rounds:<\/strong><\/p>\n 1. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Standard Unit:<\/p>\n The 14 targets form a unit. Twice around the unit makes a round, or two such units make a round.<\/p>\n 2. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Championship Hunter Targets<\/p>\n The target has two white rings with black X in center ring, and two outside black rings. (X-ring is used for tie breakers only). 20 cm. targets will be shot vertically either from bottom to top in order or top to bottom in order.<\/p>\n The rings have the following diameters:<\/p>\n The following shows the yardage distances with the target sizes that are to be used:<\/p>\n 70-65-61-58 yards at a 65 cm. target, with 13 cm. white spot<\/p>\n 64-59-55-52 yards at a 65 cm. target, with 13 cm. white spot<\/p>\n 58-53-48-45 yards at a 65 cm. target, with 13 cm. white spot<\/p>\n 53-48-44-41 yards at a 50 cm. target, with 10 cm. white spot<\/p>\n 48 yards at a 50 cm. target, with 10 cm. white spot<\/p>\n 44 yards at a 50 cm. target, with 10 cm. white spot<\/p>\n 40 yards at a 50 cm. target, with 10 cm. white spot<\/p>\n 36-36-36-36 yards at a 50 cm. target, with 10 cm. white spot<\/p>\n 32-32-32-32 yards at a 35 cm. target, with 7 cm. white spot<\/p>\n 28-28-28-28 yards at a 35 cm. target, with 7 cm. white spot<\/p>\n 23-20 yards at a 35 cm. target, with 7 cm. white spot<\/p>\n 19-17 yards at a 35 cm. target, with 7 cm. white spot<\/p>\n 15-14 yards at a 35 cm. target, with 7 cm white spot<\/p>\n 11 yards at a 20 cm. target, with 4 cm. white spot<\/p>\n 2.1 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Multiple targets may be used at all distances.<\/p>\n 3. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Shooting Positions:<\/p>\n Where one stake is used, a stake at least eighteen inches above ground is recommended. On the two-stake shots use stakes that extend twelve inches above ground and stakes that are not over six inches above ground for the four-stake shots.<\/p>\n 4. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Shooting Rules:<\/p>\n In shooting the Hunter round the archer will observe the following shooting positions:<\/p>\n 4.1 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 1 stake \u2013 Shoot four arrows from the same stake.<\/p>\n 4.2 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 2 stakes \u2013 Shoot two arrows from each stake.<\/p>\n 4.3 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 4 stakes \u2013 Shoot one arrow from each stake.<\/p>\n 4.4 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Any arrow shot from the wrong stake will be scored \u201c0\u201d (zero).<\/p>\n 5. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Scoring: (For Championship Hunter target, 2 above)<\/p>\n 5.1 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Scoring is five points for the spot, four for center ring, and three for the outer ring. 5.2 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0In all NFAA Rounds, an arrow shaft need only touch the line to be counted in the \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0area of next higher value.<\/p>\n 5.3 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 In non-Professional Divisions, the X ring is used for tiebreakers only as determined \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0by the Tournament Chairman.<\/p>\n 5.4 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 In all Professional Divisions, scoring is 1 bonus point for the X (total 6), five points for the spot, four for center ring, and three for the outer rings. \u00a0Archers will track X\u2019s in a separate column, i.e., 20 with 3X which will carry over to a final column and would be totaled as 23.<\/p>\n C. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Animal Round\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n 1. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Standard Unit:<\/p>\n The 14 targets form a unit. Twice around the unit makes a round or two such units laid out differently make a round. Once the maximum and minimum distances are known, then the target distance can be laid out anywhere within these distances and be according to NFAA rules.<\/p>\n 2. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Targets:<\/p>\n 2.1 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 The targets for this round are animal targets with the scoring area divided into two parts. The high scoring area is oblong while the low scoring area is the area between the high scoring area and the \u201chide and hair\u201d line or \u201cfeathers\u201d, as the case may be. The area between the \u201chide and hair\u201d line to the outside of the carcass is considered a non-scoring area. A bonus dot (valued one point) is located in the middle of the high scoring area and colored white on dark targets and black on light targets. \u00a0This bonus dot will be mandatory at NFAA National and Sectional Field Championships and optional at other events. \u00a0An arrow shaft need only touch the scoring line to be counted in the next higher value. \u00a0See\u00a0Appendix 6<\/a>\u00a0for a picture of an Animal Round Target.<\/p>\n 2.2 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 The high scoring area of Group No. 1 (plus or minus 1\/8\u201d) is 8 \u00be inches wide by 14 \u00bc inches long with rounded ends. Targets in this group are the black bear, grizzly bear, deer, moose, elk, and caribou. A bonus 6.5 cm dot (valued one point) is located in the middle of the high scoring area and colored white on dark targets and black on light targets.<\/p>\n 2.3 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 The high scoring area of Group No. 2 (plus or minus 1\/8\u201d) is 6 \u00be inches wide by 10 \u00bc inches long with rounded ends. Targets in this group are the small black bear, antelope, small deer, wolf, and mountain lion. A bonus 5 cm dot (valued one point) is located in the middle of the high scoring area and colored white on dark targets and black on light targets.<\/p>\n 2.4 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 The high scoring area of Group No. 3 (plus or minus 1\/8\u201d) is 4 \u00bc inches wide by 6 \u00be inches long with rounded ends. Targets in this group are the coyote, raccoon, javelina, turkey, fox, goose, wildcat, and pheasant. A bonus 3.5 cm dot (valued one point) is located in the middle of the high scoring area and colored white on dark targets and black on light targets.<\/p>\n 2.5 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 The high scoring area of Group No. 4 (plus or minus 1\/8\u201d) is 2 inches wide by 3 3\/8 inches long with rounded ends. Targets in this group are the turtle, duck, grouse, crow, skunk, woodchuck, jack rabbit, and rockchuck. A bonus 2 cm dot (valued one point) is located in the middle of the high scoring area and colored white on dark targets and black on light targets.<\/p>\n 3. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Shooting Positions:<\/p>\n 3.1 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 The following chart gives distances and target groups:<\/p>\n 3.2 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 The shooting position shall be marked with its exact distance for the National and Sectional level tournament and may be marked at tournaments below that level.<\/p>\n 3.3 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Each target in Group 1 is a five-yard walk-up. In a 14-target unit, there are three targets in this group. Select your distances between 60 and 40 yards for the first stake, move up five yards for the next stake and five more yards for the third stake.<\/p>\n 3.4 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Each target in Group 2 is a three-yard walk-up. In a 14-target unit, there are three targets in this group. Select your distance between 45 and 30 yards for the first stake, move up three yards for the next stake and three more yards for last stake.<\/p>\n 3.5 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Each target in Group 3 is one distance. In a 14-target unit, there are four targets in this group. All arrows shall be shot from the single stake at a distance selected between 35 and 20 yards. If two target faces are side-by side, the archer on the left shoots the left target. If two target faces are one above the other, the first two archers shoot the bottom target.<\/p>\n 3.6 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Each target in Group 4 is one distance. In a 14-target unit, there are four targets in this group. All arrows shall be shot from the single stake at a distance selected between 20 yards and 10 yards. The first two archers shoot the bottom target faces, and the archer on the left shoots the left target.<\/p>\n 4. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Shooting Rules:<\/p>\n A maximum of three marked arrows may be shot, in successive order, and the highest scoring arrow will count. In the case of walk-up targets the first arrow must be shot from the farthest stake, the second arrow from the middle stake, and the third arrow from the nearest stake, in order to be scored. No archer shall advance to the target and then return to the stake to shoot again in the event of a missed arrow.<\/p>\n 5. \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Scoring:<\/p>\n 5.1 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 21, 20 or 18 for the first arrow<\/p>\n 17, 16 or 14 for the second arrow<\/p>\n 13, 12 or 10 for the third arrow<\/p>\n 5.2 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 In all NFAA Rounds, an arrow shaft need only touch the line to be counted in the area of next higher value.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" 2026 July 12th 9:00AM Field Archery is one of the most technical competitions for competitive archers with its roots based in the National Field Archery Association. Field Archery has three different formats within itself: Field, Hunter, and Animal. Each has its own distances, target faces, scoring, and rules to follow. 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\n Target Diameter<\/strong><\/td>\n 65 cm<\/strong><\/td>\n 50 cm<\/strong><\/td>\n 35 cm<\/strong><\/td>\n 20 cm<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Outer black ring<\/td>\n 65 cm<\/td>\n 50 cm<\/td>\n 35 cm<\/td>\n 20 cm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Inner black ring<\/td>\n 52 cm<\/td>\n 40 cm<\/td>\n 28 cm<\/td>\n 16 cm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Outer white ring<\/td>\n 39 cm<\/td>\n 30 cm<\/td>\n 21 cm<\/td>\n 12 cm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Inner white ring<\/td>\n 26 cm<\/td>\n 20 cm<\/td>\n 14 cm<\/td>\n 8 cm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Outer black ring<\/td>\n 13 cm<\/td>\n 10 cm<\/td>\n 7 cm<\/td>\n 4 cm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n X-ring<\/td>\n 6.5 cm<\/td>\n 5 cm<\/td>\n 3.5 cm<\/td>\n 2 cm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n \n\n
\n Target Diameter<\/strong><\/td>\n 65 cm<\/strong><\/td>\n 50 cm<\/strong><\/td>\n 35 cm<\/strong><\/td>\n 20 cm<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Outer black ring<\/td>\n 65 cm<\/td>\n 50 cm<\/td>\n 35 cm<\/td>\n 20 cm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Inner black ring<\/td>\n 39 cm<\/td>\n 30 cm<\/td>\n 21 cm<\/td>\n 12 cm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Outer white spot<\/td>\n 313 cm<\/td>\n 10 cm<\/td>\n 7 cm<\/td>\n 4 cm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n X-ring<\/td>\n 6.3 cm<\/td>\n 5 cm<\/td>\n 3.5 cm<\/td>\n 2 cm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n \n\n
\n Positions<\/td>\n Group<\/td>\n Targets<\/td>\n Max Yds<\/td>\n Min Yds<\/td>\n Spread Yds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 3 walk-up shots<\/td>\n 1<\/td>\n 3<\/td>\n 60<\/td>\n 40<\/td>\n 20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 3 walk-up shots<\/td>\n 2<\/td>\n 3<\/td>\n 45<\/td>\n 30<\/td>\n 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 4 one position shots<\/td>\n 3<\/td>\n 4<\/td>\n 35<\/td>\n 20<\/td>\n 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 4 one position shots<\/td>\n 4<\/td>\n 4<\/td>\n 20<\/td>\n 10<\/td>\n 10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n