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What is roving? Traditional archery roving (often just called roving) is a casual, field-based style of shooting where archers move through natural terrain and shoot at improvised or natural targets rather than fixed bullseyes. Archery roving, originated in England, with evidence dating it back to at least the 16th century. Britannica; Key details about the origins and history of roving include: 16th Century Practice: Roving was actively practiced by the Honourable Artillery Company at Finsbury Fields near London, often as a way for archers to practice for distance and fieldcraft, as noted in Roger Ascham's Toxophilus in 1545. Purpose: It was designed to simulate hunting by using varied, natural targets such as stumps, grass clumps, or mushrooms, and in its competitive form, it was similar to golf, with the goal of using the fewest shots to complete a course. Development: It evolved from casual bowhunting and was popular among English archers as a recreational and training activity from the 16th century through to the present day. #asiaticarchery #asiaticbow #paragonbows #marinerbow #ottomanbow #magyarbow #traditionalarchery #traditionalarcher #traditionalbow #bowsandarrows #bowandarrow #archerybow #archerylove #archerylifestyle #archerylife #roving #archeryroving #asiaticarchery bows on the day; Paragon Griffin 45# @28 and Mariner Ottoman full carbon 40# @28 follow me here;   / hewhoflingssticks   https://www.instagram.com/hewhoflings... https://paragonbows.com/