One of the most important skills throughout the timeframe that we recreate, archery was used for hunting, practice, and especially war. Archery played an important role in many a battle and many cultures depended upon their innovative and skilled archers for defense as well as a means of conquest.
In order to be as true to times as possible we try to use materials and methods available to period archers. This includes a focus on natural materials such as wood and feathers in our bows and arrows. Some modern types of equipment like compound bows, are not allowed in our archery activities to keep the playing field more level and medieval.
Dun Carraig holds regularly scheduled Archery Practices on every Friday, at the home of Jonathas and Amalia. This practice is held regardless of weather. If it is nice out, the out-door range will be used, which can easily handle shooting at ranges up to 90 yards (but we typically shoot at ranges of 20 to 40 yards), or if Mother Nature is not being friendly, the in-door range will be used, which is only 20 yards. The ranges are open many other nights of the month as well, if you would like to come over to shoot. Directions to Jonathas and Amalia’s are available by contacting Jonathas at 301-392-0126.