Archery

Don't nock it until you try it.

Woman drawing her bow silhouetted against the sunrise.
Medieval archers shooting towards the sky Bryony Pitman, British archer, taking aim at her target. child taking aim at one of three targets Archer in full armor

Archery is the sport, practice, or skill of using a bow to shoot arrows. The word comes from the Latin arcus, meaning bow. Historically, archery has been used for hunting and combat. In modern times, it is mainly a competitive sport and recreational activity.