CHRISTIAN BERG is editor of Petersen’s Bowhunting magazine, the nation’s leading bowhunting publication, and host of the popular Petersen’s Bowhunting Radio podcast. An avid archer, Christian’s job has allowed him to spend the last decade learning from and collaborating with many of the nation’s foremost archery experts. Christian lives in Pennsylvania with his wife, two sons and a spoiled Labrador retriever.

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• AcknowledgementsIntroduction: Welcome to the Archery Family1. Evaluating Your Interest2. Bows and Basic Equipment3. What You Need to Know for Your First Bow4. Safety First5. Your First Shots6. Fine Tuning Your Stance7. More on Drawing and Anchoring8. Advanced Timing9. Back Tension and the Surprise Release10. Why You Missed (and How to Fix it)11. Archery Games for Family Fun12. Introduction to Competitive ArcheryIndex