Field Archery
Field Archery is the main focus of activities at the Pasadena Roving Archers range. Field archery is shot in both wooded and open terrain. Archers shoot in groups of three to five and proceed on a course of 28 targets, from one target to the next, much the same way as golfers proceed from one hole to the next. Each target is set at a different distance and is a different size. Depending on the target, some shots may be uphill and others downhill. Our course has been laid out to make the shots as interesting and as challenging as possible. Our field archery program follows the rules established by the National Field Archery Association (NFAA).

3-D/Bowhunting
Hunting with the bow and arrow is one of the most widely practiced archery activities. Although hunting is prohibited on the PRA range, bowhunters in Southern California are fortunate in that the archery hunting seasons are extensive, with a variety and abundance of legal game. Throughout the year bowhunters and field archers alike participate in our 3-D shoots and compete in our Bowhunter League Program. A 3-D round consists of shooting at 3-dimensional models of legal game, set at varying unmarked distances on the range. The 3D targets are set in a wooded area to simulate hunting conditions.

Target Archery (Olympic Archery)
Outdoor target archery is shot at four distances on a flat field. Men shoot at up to 90 meters and women at up to 70 meters. Young archers shoot at shorter distances. Archers shoot 36 arrows at each distance, in ends (groups) of 6 arrows each. Target sizes vary with the distance shot. While PRA does not have an Olympic range, we do have two lanes set up with the official metric distances for archers wishing to practice this discipline. Two such ranges in the area are El Dorado Park in Long Beach and Woodley Park in the Van Nuys area.