DWR is committed to growing archery in Virginia by providing resources for organizations and individual archers. Our goal is to meet archers at their skill level and provide workshops and opportunities to advance to the next level. From indoor target archery, 3D archery, and bowhunting, DWR strives to serve Virginia’s archery community and to help connect our constituents to the outdoors and shooting sports.
Archery Events & Workshops
Traditional Shooting and Trapping Skills
Experienced hunters or beginners, join us for a day filled with traditional archery skills and bow making tips, traditional muzzleloader and shooting skills, hide care and tanning tips, and a walk back in time with primitive trapping skills. Class…
Learn MoreIntro to Archery
DWR and Freedom Outdoors RVA are partnering together to offer a beginner-friendly class for ages 11 and up that covers the fundamentals of archery, proper stance, shooting technique, and safe range etiquette. If you have your own bow, you are enco…
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Archery Stories
Myths and Truths in Archery Hunting
Dispelling a few myths and telling a few truths about archery hunting regarding arrows, bows, safety harnesses and crossbows. Read more…
The Archery Challenge
hunting with a crossbow for additional challenge. Hunting with novelty weapons provides a new experience to many hunters. Read more…
The Trifecta: Recipe for Arrow Lethality
Hunting whitetails at close range with archery tackle is a tall order. However, pre-season planning and practice can be a defining factor! Read more…