Ascham Oaks Archery

08/11/2026

In-Depth Test and Review: Bear Archery’s Bullseye X Recurve Bow

Bear Archery The name Bear Archery is synonymous with archery world wide. You would be hard pressed to find any single person who did more to advance the sport of archery and bow hunting than Fred …

08/08/2026

Choosing the right draw weight is an essential factor in a good bow choice. We are going to discuss what it is and why it matters...

Choosing the right draw weight is an essential factor in a good bow choice. We are going to discuss what it is and why it matters to become successful in the sport of archery. What Is Archery Bow D…

08/06/2026

There are four basic types of archery bows and many variations for each type. The four types are: Recurve, longbow, compound and crossbow. Each type work the same on a similar principle. The archer pulls the bowstring, storing energy in the bows limbs until that same energy is transferred to the arrow. Let’s take a look at each type...

There are four basic types of archery bows and many variations for each type. The four basic types of archery bows are: recurve, longbow, compound and crossbow. Each type of bow works the same on a…

08/04/2026

My family and I recently attended a R100 event in Wetumpka AL. The R100 claim to fame is that it is the “greatest archery shoot in the world”. This archery shoot has been on my bucket list for years, I’m not sure why I put it off for so long, because it definitely lived up to my expectations!

I had been talking to people who had already participated in one of their events for years and had a very good idea of what to expect when I got there. I thought I would share my experience with others who might like to try shooting this amazing archery event to give them an idea of what to expect too.

My family and I recently attended a R100 event in Wetumpka AL. The R100 claim to fame is that it is the “greatest archery shoot in the world”. This archery shoot has been on my bucket l…

08/01/2026

In-Depth Test and Review: PMZ 65” Takedown Longbow

PMZ Archery Producing Longbows, Recurves, and Asian Style Recurve Bows, PMZ Archery manufactures a full line of Traditional Archery Bows and Accessories. PMZ 65” Takedown Longbow Overview The PMZ 6…

07/30/2026

Archery started as Emily’s 4-H project… and quickly became something our whole family shared. What began as a way to support her turned into weekends, practice sessions, and lessons we all learned together.

From learning gear basics to shooting side by side, archery gave us more than skill—it gave us time, patience, and connection we didn’t expect.

Read the full story here 👉

In today’s fast-paced world, finding meaningful ways for families to connect can be challenging. For our family, archery became the unexpected bridge that brought us closer together. What started a…

07/28/2026

What’s the hardest part of archery for you? (Form, focus, draw strength, etc.)

07/25/2026

There is more to becoming an Archer than just shooting a bow. Anyone can use a bow to fling some arrows at a target. But to learn the skill and discipline of becoming an Archer takes some patience, effort and occasionally, a little advice.

Here are My 5 Top Success Tips For A Beginning Archer:

There is more to becoming an Archer than just shooting a bow. Anyone can use a bow to fling some arrows at a target. But to learn the skill and discipline of becoming an Archer takes some patience,…

07/23/2026

07/21/2026

Show us your anchor point—what does it look like for you? (post a picture in the comments)