Arkansas Bowhunters Association

ABA Shooting Rules

In response to several member requests, we are posting the shooting rules by which the ABA runs its shoots.

*NEW*  Bowhunter Fingers and Men's Novice have been combined into one Division.

I.        There will be 14 Divisions:

         A. Top Bow- All shooters, (no divisions). Everyone who shoots this class

             must pay an entry fee, including life members. Pro's can be on a team.

             Over 15 shooters pays 2 places, 50% for 1st and 20% for 2nd.

        B. Unlimited-There are on restrictions on shooting equipment. Scopes are

             permitted.

        C. Bowhunter Release- The following equipment is not allowed: moveable

             sights and scopes that magnify.

        D. Hunter Division - Maximum 12" stabilizer with no other stabilizing equipment;

            fixed pins with no magnification; screw in tips; any release or fingers may

            be used.

        E. Barebow- Bows without sighting aids or devices on the string, bow,

             glove or tab. No release aids or holding devices allowed. String silencers

             and overdraws are allowed.

        F. Longbow- Longbow without sighting aids or devices on the string, bow,

            glove or tab. No release aids or holding devices allowed. String silencers

            and overdraws allowed.

        G. Recurve- Recurve bow without sighting aids or devices on the string,

             bow, glove or tab. No release aids or holding devices allowed. String

             silencers and overdraws allowed.

        H.  Seniors- Must be at least 50 years old. There are no restrictions on

            shooting equipment. Scopes are permitted.

        I. Ladies Sights- Follows same guidelines as Section B.

        J. Ladies Bowhunter- Follow same guidelines as Sections C and D.

        K. Youth- Consisting of all styles together in one division. Ages 13-15.

        L. Cub- Consisting of all styles together in one division. Ages 9-12.

        M. PeeWee- Consisting of all styles together in one division. Ages 8 and

             under.

        N. Team- Consisting of 4 members, 4 different divisions, including Youth,

              Cub, PeeWee, and Top Bow.

II.      At the ABA Shoots, if shooting as an Affiliated Club there is no charge.

         If not shooting as an Affiliated Club the cost is $20.00 per team.

III.      Shooters with Traditional equipment are the only divisions that can shoot

          the same range more than once.

IV.     Awards given will be determined by the Executive Committee prior to

         each shoot.

V.     Shooting will be from unknown distances. Some part of the shooters

         body must touch the stake.

VI.    Scoring will be as follows 1st arrow-12,10,8,5. 2nd arrow-3-2-1.

VII.    In order for any arrow to receive the higher scoring value it must at

         least touch the line. There will be two score keepers per group. No one

         in the group may advance toward the target until all arrows are shot.

VIII.   No crossbows and no range-finding devices shall be used in any

         division. (Binoculars are allowed in all divisions).

IX.    Participants must be current ABA members.

X.     Only the Executive Committee can make changes to these rules. The

         committee has the final decision on all rules.