How to Choose an Arrow Shaft

Posted on August 5, 2024October 14, 2025 by Triggers & Bows

When it comes to archery, selecting the right arrow is just as important as choosing the right bow. The weight, stiffness, and material of your arrow all directly impact how well it flies and how your bow performs. Using the wrong arrow can lead to poor accuracy—or worse—damage to your bow. Let’s break down what […]

An Advanced Class in Treestand Safety

Posted on November 7, 2022November 7, 2022 by Anthony - Line of Sight

When I was asked to write about treestand hunting I was instantly taken back to a cool morning in November of 2016. I quickly but quietly slipped through the darkness to a treestand perched on the north side of a draw where the deer would make their way from a standing corn field at the […]

Archery Point Types

Posted on June 11, 2020March 30, 2021 by Lisa Toohey

Have you ever needed to look for arrow tips? Picking which ones to use can seem overwhelming when you first start comparing them. There are so many tips to choose from and each is slightly different from the next. It’s important to ask yourself what kind of tip is needed. Depending on what you’re doing, […]

Anatomy of a Compound Bow

Posted on November 29, 2019March 29, 2021 by Lisa Toohey

A compound bow is a collection of simple machines that work together to give the archer a mechanical advantage when they shoot. Compound bows allow for more customization than traditional bows. Risers The riser is the central piece to which all other parts attach. The riser contains the grip and arrow shelf. It has universal […]

Tips for Winter Archery

Posted on November 15, 2019 by Lisa Toohey

Winter Archery Bow hunting doesn’t have to stop just because temperatures have dropped and snow has arrived! Properly prepared, bows are fully capable of performing in cold, wet weather. Before You Go Out Cold weather makes bows stiffer which puts more pressure on string and limbs. In other words, the cold makes the bow harder […]

3D Archery – what it is, and how to participate

Posted on July 5, 2019 by Lisa Toohey

What is it? 3D archery builds on the skills every archer develops initially by adding dynamic shooting into the sport. Archers walk a pre-determined course in small groups. Each archer gets a single shot at a three-dimensional target shaped like an animal. The targets on the animals cover the vital areas where a hunter would […]

7 Ways to Enjoy Archery

Posted on May 28, 2019 by Lisa Toohey

As a great lifelong sport that can be enjoyed by all, archery introduces you to new people while exercising your mind and body. Although it might not seem versatile to newcomers, you’ll soon learn the many ways there actually are to participate in the beautiful sport of archery.. Here are just a few ideas to add variety to your archery routine.

How to Keep Your Bow and Arrow in Good Shape

Posted on April 25, 2019 by Lisa Toohey

Whether you’re a beginner or experienced archer, following these five tips provided by our archery experts here at Triggers and Bows, will help to keep your bow and arrow in good shape for as long as possible to get the biggest bang for your buck.

Health Benefits of Archery

Posted on November 29, 2018 by Lisa Toohey

Whether practiced indoors or out, competitively or social, archery gets you active, burning calories and in an overall better state of mind. Here are just a few of the health benefits you will start to notice if you start coming to Triggers and Bows’ state-of-the-art archery range regularly.

Archery Safety 101

Posted on November 1, 2018 by Lisa Toohey

Archery is such a fun sport and when everyone follows the rules and puts safety first, it makes for an even greater outing. No matter what kind of archery you shoot, there are some basic safety principles that can help ensure you and your friends always have a great time at the Triggers and Bows archery range.