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To be able to complete a merit badge during Pathways to Eagle the preparation work MUST be completed BEFORE and turned in at the START of the merit badge session.

  

Due to the shortness of the sessions, teaching is not possible. The Scout needs to have read the merit badge pamphlet BEFORE the session and be prepared for each of the requirements.

  

The availability of a Merit Badge session will be based on the actual availability of Merit Badge counselors on the day of the event.

Archery   Archery     Archery

This Merit Badge requires 2 sessions to complete.

The Pathways to Eagle preparation work items for the Archery merit badge are: 1,  2,  3c

  • Items in RED - MUST be completed before the session starts to make it possible to complete the merit badge at Pathways to Eagle. Bring proof of completion (item, written work, note, photo, etc.)
  • Items in GREEN - Can be completed before the session starts or done during merit badge session.
  • Items in BLACK - MUST be ready to demonstrate your knowledge of these requirements during the merit badge session.
Scouts are strongly encouraged to use a Merit Badge worksheet to show that they have done the preparation work for the merit badge. Download the workbook for the Archery Merit Badge in Adobe PDF format from the U.S. Scouting Service Project website.
Scouts MUST be able to discuss any items completed as preparation works or as written work. Note: Some requirements contain items that fall into more that one category and are listed as the higher category.
 
1. 		  
Do the following:
a.  State and explain the Range Safety Rules:
1.  Three safety rules when on the shooting line
2.  Three safety rules when retrieving arrows
3.  The four whistle commands used on a range and their related verbal commands
b.  State and explain the general safety rules for archery. Demonstrate how to safely carry arrows in your hands.
c.  Tell about your local and state laws for owning and using archery tackle.
 
2. 		  
Do the following:
a.  Name and point to the parts of an arrow.
b.  Describe three or more different types of arrows.
c.  Name the four principle materials for making arrow shafts.
d.  Do ONE of the following: (1) Make a complete arrow from a bare shaft using appropriate equipment available to you OR (2) To demonstrate arrow repair, inspect the shafts and prepare and replace at least three vanes, one point and one nock. You may use as many arrows as necessary to accomplish this. The repairs can be done on wood, fiberglass, or aluminum arrows.
e.  Explain how to properly care for and store arrows.
 
3. 		  
Do the following:
a.  Explain the proper use, care, and storage of, as well as the reasons for using, tabs, arm guards, shooting gloves, and quivers.
b.  Explain the following terms: cast, draw weight, string height, aiming, spine, mechanical release, and barebow.
c.  Make a bowstring using appropriate materials.
 
4. 		  
Explain the following:
a.  The importance of obedience to a range officer or other person in charge of a range.
b.  The difference between an end and a round
c.  The differences among field, target, and 3-D archery
d.  How the five-color World Archery Federation target is scored
e.  How the National Field Archery Association (NFAA) black-and-white field targets and blue indoor targets are scored.
f.  The elimination system used in Olympic archery competition.
 
5. 		  
Do one of the following options: Option A-Using a Recurve Bow or Longbow
a.  Name and Point to the parts of the recurve or longbow you are shooting.
b.  Explain how to properly care for and store recurve bows and longbows.
c.  Show the 10 steps of good shooting for the bow you are shooting.
d.  Demonstrate the proper way to string a recurve bow or longbow.
e.  Using a bow square, locate and mark with dental floss, crimp-on, or other method, the nocking point on the bowstring of the bow that you are using.
f.  Do ONE of the following:
1.  Using a recurve or longbow and arrows with a finger release, shoot a single round of ONE of the following BSA, USA Archery,or NFAA rounds (the indoor rounds may be shot outdoors if this is more convenient):
a.  An NFAA field round of 14 targets and make a score of 60 points.
b.  A BSA Scout field round of 14 targets and make a score of 80 points.
c.  A Junior 900 round and make a score of 180 points.
d.  A World Archery/USA Archery indoor round 1 and make a score of 80 points. The indoor rounds can be shot outdoors if this is more convenient.
e.  An NFAA indoor round and make a score of 50 points. The indoor rounds can be shot outdoors if this is more convenient.
2.  Shooting 30 arrows in five-arrow ends at an 80- centimeter (32-inch) five-color target at 10 yards and using the 10 scoring regions, make a score of 150. OR
3.  As a member of the US Archery Junior Olympic Archery Development Program (JOAD), earn your indoor or outdoor green, purple, and gray achievement award pins using a recurve bow or longbow.
4.  As a member of the NFAA's Junior Division, earn a Cub or Youth 100-score Progression patch.
 
The requirements listed on this web site are believed to be correct.
The official requirements can be found in the current edition of
"Boy Scout Requirements Book 2026"
Download the workbook for the Archery Merit Badge
in Adobe PDF format from, The U.S. Scouting Service Project website.
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