Realistic animal decoys, crafted from durable foam or other resilient materials, serve as aiming points in a unique archery discipline. These life-sized representations frequently feature replaceable vital areas for scoring and practice. Examples include deer, bear, turkey, and other game animals, often posed in lifelike positions.
This form of archery practice offers archers opportunities to hone skills crucial for hunting, such as judging distance, angle, and aiming in varied terrains. It promotes ethical hunting practices by allowing archers to develop proficiency before engaging live animals. Historically, stationary targets provided limited practice for the dynamic nature of hunting. The introduction of these three-dimensional figures revolutionized archery practice, bridging the gap between range shooting and the field.
