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* [http://www.usarchery.org/ National Archery Association] | * [http://www.usarchery.org/ National Archery Association] | ||
* [http://www.nfaa-archery.org/ National Field Archery Association] | * [http://www.nfaa-archery.org/ National Field Archery Association] | ||
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* 2a: [http://www.hunter-ed.com/sc/course/ch5_parts_of_an_arrow.htm Parts of an Arrow] From South Carolina Hunter Education; also has wonderful illustrations and extensive information on primitive hunting | * 2a: [http://www.hunter-ed.com/sc/course/ch5_parts_of_an_arrow.htm Parts of an Arrow] From South Carolina Hunter Education; also has wonderful illustrations and extensive information on primitive hunting | ||
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| Archery merit badge | ||
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| Status: | Elective | |
| Created: | 1911 | |
| Discontinued: | no | |
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| Requirements revision: | 2005 | |
| Latest pamphlet revision: | 2004 | |
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| This article is about the Merit Badge for Boy Scouts for the Belt Loop and Pin for Cub Scouts, see Cub Scout Archery |
Archery requirements | 
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- 1. Do the following:
- a. State and explain the Range Safety Rules.
- 1. Three safety rules when on the shooting line.
- 2. Three safety rules when retrieving arrows.
- 3. The four range safety whistle commands and their related verbal commands.
- b. State and explain the general safety rules for archery. Demonstrate how to safely carry arrows in your hands.
- c. Tell about your local and state laws for owning and using archery tackle.
- a. State and explain the Range Safety Rules.
- 2. Do the following:
- a. Name and point out the parts of an arrow.
- b. Describe three or more different types of arrows.
- c. Name the four principle materials for making arrow shafts.
- d. Make a complete arrow from a bare shaft.
- e. Explain how to properly care for and store arrows.
- 3. Do the following:
- a. Explain how to proper care for and store tabs, arm guards, shooting gloves, and quivers.
- b. Explain the following terms: cast, draw weight, string height (fistmele), aiming, spine, mechanical release, freestyle, and barebow.
- c. Make a bowstring.
- 4. Explain the following:
- a. The importance of obedience to a range officer or other person in charge of a range.
- b. The difference between an end and a round.
- c. The differences among field, target, and 3-D archery.
- d. How the five-color National Archery Association (NAA) or Federation Internationale de Tir a l'Arc (FITA) target is scored.
- e. How the National Field Archery Association (NFAA) black-and-white field targets and blue indoor targets are scored.
- f. The elimination system used in Olympic archery competition.
- 5. Do ONE of the following options:
- Option A - Using a Recurve Bow or Longbow
- a. Name and Point to the parts of the recurve or longbow you are shooting.
- b. Explain how to properly care for and store recurve bows and longbows.
- c. Show the nine steps of good shooting for the recurve bow or longbow you are shooting.
- d. Demonstrate the proper way to string a recurve bow or longbow.
- e. Locate and mark with dental floss, crimp-on, or other method, the nocking point on the bowstring of the bow you are using.
- f. Do ONE of the following:
- 1. Using a recurve or longbow and arrows with a finger release, shoot a single round of ONE of the following BSA, NAA,or NFAA rounds:
- a. An NFAA field round of 4 targets and make a score of 60 points.
- b. A BSA Scout field round of 14 targets and make a score of 80 points.
- c. A FITA/NAA Olympic (outdoor) round and make a score of 80 points.
- d. A Junior indoor* round I and make a score of 180 points.
- e. A FITA/NAA indoor* round and make a score of 80 points.
- f. An NFAA indoor* round and make a score of 50 points.
- OR
- 2. Shooting 30 arrows in five-arrow ends at an 80-centimeter (32-inch) five-color target at 10 yards and using the 10 scoring regions, make a score of 150.
- OR
- 3. As a member of the NAA's Junior Olympic Development Program (JOAD), qualify as a Yeoman, Junior Bowman, and Bowman.
- OR
- 4. As a member of the NFAA's Junior Division, earn a Cub or Youth 100-score Progression patch.
- 1. Using a recurve or longbow and arrows with a finger release, shoot a single round of ONE of the following BSA, NAA,or NFAA rounds:
- Option B - Using a Compound Bow
- a. Name and point to the parts of the compound bow you are shooting.
- b. Explain how to properly care for and store compound bows.
- c. Show the nine steps of good shooting for the compound bow you are shooting.
- d. Explain why it is necessary to have the string on a compound bow replaced at an archery shop.
- e. Locate and mark with dental floss, crimp-on, or other method, the nocking point on the bowstring of the bow you are using.
- f. Do ONE of the following:
- 1. Using a compound bow and arrows with a finger release, shoot a single round of ONE of the following BSA, NAA,or NFAA rounds:
- a. An NFAA field round of 4 targets and make a score of 70 points.
- b. A BSA Scout field round of 14 targets and make a score of 90 points.
- c. A Junior 900 round and make a score of 200 points.
- d. A FITA/NAA Olympic (outdoor) round and make a score of 90 points.
- e. A FITA/NAA indoor* round I and make a score of 90 points.
- f. An NFAA indoor* round and make a score of 60 points.
- OR
- 2. Shooting 30 arrows in five-arrow ends at an 80-centimeter (32-inch) five-color target at 10 yards and using the 10 scoring regions, make a score of 170.
- OR
- 3. As a member of the NAA's Junior Olympic Development Program (JOAD), qualify as a Yeoman, Junior Bowman, and Bowman.
- OR
- 4. As a member of the NFAA's Junior Division, earn a Cub or Youth 100-score Progression patch.
- 1. Using a compound bow and arrows with a finger release, shoot a single round of ONE of the following BSA, NAA,or NFAA rounds:
- The indoor rounds can be shot outdoors if this is more convenient.
Notes
| A FREE workbook for Archery is available here!  with the maps, charts, links, diagrams, and checklists you need! Or click here to print just the Archery requirements. | meritbadge.org has PDF and DOC versions of Boy Scout merit badge workbooks, Webelos workbooks, and Cub Scout workbooks. |
- Per the BSA: "You should read the merit badge pamphlet on the subject." Pamphlets (books) are at local Scout Shops and online at ScoutStuff.org.
- "Get a signed Merit Badge application from your Scoutmaster." An online, printable Word doc file version is available.
Requirement resources
External links
- National Archery Association
- National Field Archery Association
- Archery Images
- 1: Archery Safety Rules
- 2a: Parts of an Arrow From South Carolina Hunter Education; also has wonderful illustrations and extensive information on primitive hunting
