Traditional archery reaches back tens of thousands of years, forged in a time when the bow was essential to tribal defence, hunting, and survival. Across many ancient cultures, skilled archers were held in high regard—valued not only for their effectiveness in the field, but for the discipline and mastery the craft demanded. Archery was practiced as both art and sport, a lifelong pursuit of precision, patience, and control.
Today, the stakes are far lower, yet the bow still commands respect. In my experience, archery continues to be met with genuine enthusiasm by those who take it up. The entry point for beginners is modest, but as skill develops, so too do the challenges—and the rewards that come with earned proficiency.
Archery offers a rare balance of physical engagement and mental focus. It can be practiced on an indoor or outdoor target range, or carried into the woods on a developed 3D Archery Course—a walking trail of life-sized targets that tests judgment and marksmanship, much like an 18-hole course, but shaped by terrain rather than turf.
Instruction is delivered with safety, structure, and purpose. Lessons may be offered one-on-one, in semi-private sessions (two participants), or in small group settings, each guided by a qualified archery instructor. While the bow welcomes all who approach it with respect, age-specific instruction ensures proper progression and safety, with programs available for youth (ages 10–13), juveniles (14–17), and adults (18+).
ABOUT US
Red Feather Archery is rooted in the old ways—where skill is earned through discipline, patience, and respect for the land. We teach archery not as a pastime, but as a craft passed from hand to hand, shaped by time in the woods and guided by steady instruction.
Instruction & Training
We offer private, semi-private, and group instruction, delivered either at a Certified Red Feather Archery Course or at a location chosen to suit the land and the learner. Each lesson is led by a Red Feather Archery Instructor, trained to teach with clarity, safety, and purpose.
Lessons begin at $65 per person for a one-hour semi-private session (2 archers) or group instruction (3–5 archers).
Those seeking instruction are invited to contact RFA for further details and scheduling.
Equipment & Trade
We deal in new and field-tested equipment, selected for reliability and performance. Red Feather Archery supports buying, selling, and trading of archery gear—ensuring tools remain in capable hands rather than forgotten on the shelf.
Contact us for current inventory and availability.
Competitions & Gatherings
In partnership with select resorts and wilderness retreats across British Columbia, Yukon, and Ontario, Red Feather Archery hosts world-class archery competitions set in some of the most striking landscapes in Canada. These gatherings bring together archers of varying skill, united by respect for the bow, the range, and the land itself.
Reach out to learn when RFA will be hosting an event near you.
3D Course Development
A 3D Archery Course is a test of skill and judgment—targets set along a lightly worn trail through forest and terrain, much like an 18-hole course, but shaped by the wild and measured with bow and arrow.
Red Feather Archery is a leader in 3D Course design and development. You provide the land; we plan and build a course that honors the terrain and challenges the archer. Resorts and retreats can host their own custom Red Feather Archery courses and competitions, built to endure and to be respected.
Contact RFA to begin developing a course worthy of the land it stands on.