River City Bowhunters is a bowhunting club based out of Madison County Illinois. We host three 3D shoots a year at the Godfrey Illinois VFW farm. It is our goal to expand the sport of bowhunting and 3D archery. E-mail us or see one of the club members at one of our shoots if you are interested in joining our club.
3D Archery, What is it?
3D archery is fun and exciting way to hone your archery skills. A typical 3-D archery course will consist of 40 life size animal targets marked with scoring rings. Shooting 3-D archery courses will help improve your ability to judge yardage and shot placement. Increasing your skills in these two areas can only help you become a better hunter.
Target Scoring in 3D Archery
The targets you will be shooting at on a 3-D course will consist of various types of animals, ranging from deer, turkey, bear, elk, boar, and maybe even a skunk. River City Bowhunters is an ASA club, so we score according to ASA rules. Meaning, we score hi/low 12, 10, 8, 5, and 0. We do not score the ASA pro 14. Below is an illustration showing the scoring marks on a typical deer target.
 
Archery Skill Levels Required
Archers of all skill levels can participate in 3-D archery. Some shoot 3-D archery at a very competive level. However, the majority are bowhuters looking to improve their skills and prepare themselves for the upcoming season. What ever skill level you are, the main thing to remember is you are shooting against yourself, so relax and have fun.
Which 3D Archery Class do I belong in?
Which class you belong to is dependant on your age and the type of equipment you are shooting. River City Bowhunters supports the MBO, MBR, MCA, PBU, Seniors, TRAD, Recurve, Youth, and Cub classes. Ask one of the club members for assistance if you are unsure of which class you should be shooting in, they will be more than happy to help you out. |
