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Module 1 of 9 Foundations

Choosing Your Bow

Understand the three bow families and the fit numbers that matter so a beginner can choose a first bow they can actually shoot well, legally, in SC.

Lessons

3 lessons in this module · 33 across the path

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  1. Compound vs. Crossbow vs. Traditional The three archery families compared for a beginner: how each works, the learning curve, cost, and what each is best at. Builds on primer: archery-crossbow-basics, goes deeper. Lesson 1 of 33
  2. Draw Weight & Draw Length The two fit numbers that make or break a setup: how to measure your draw length and pick a starting draw weight you can draw under control, why beginners start lighter and adjustable. Includes SC's legal-minimum draw weight for deer, verify current SCDNR regulations. Lesson 2 of 33
  3. Legal Archery Equipment in SC What archery gear is legal for hunting in South Carolina: minimum draw weight, broadhead requirements, crossbow and lighted-nock rules, and archery-only seasons/zones. Verify current SCDNR regulations. Lesson 3 of 33
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