The compound bow is used in many events, sports and competitions the FITA organizes. The compound bow is allowed in a variety of categories in the Paralympics for it to exhibit its ability in the field of archery. It is vastly popular in the American and European regions where hunting small and large game is legal.

There are a number of approaches to bow hunting. Some may opt to stalk their prey until they have a clear shot of it. Stalking and close range approach requires skill in stealth, maneuver and accuracy so as not to spook the game away. Another is by means of still hunting or steady waiting. This requires good tactics, as the hunter’s location must be strategic enough to ensure that their prey will go to their vicinity as opposed to the hunter nearing the game. This method requires patience, stealth and a steady aim to be able to get their prey in as little as one single shot.

A number of tactical approaches to bow hunting are available to the archers to choose from. There is a method, which requires stealth, good tactics, and strategy plus great accuracy; this is known as the close approach or stalking. This is where one stalks their prey until they have an open shot at the game. Another method requires stealth, strategy and a steady aim with good accuracy; this is called steady waiting or still hunting as one will remain in a strategic post and wait for their prey to come to them just like a Venus fly trap. As soon as the game comes as close as 30 yards, one good powerful shot should do the trick.

Some other field archery practices involve the recreation of bow hunting in the field; this is more of a simulation as marked targets are positioned in a field where the archers must hit specific areas to gain points. It is much like a practice or a preparation exercise for those who wish to try bow hunting, as this will enhance one’s aim, accuracy and patience.

The compound bow is an ideal choice particularly in the field as it is affected very little by humidity and temperature changes making it retain its accuracy and stability. There are other novelty archery competitions which are governed by the International Archery Federation.