Bows, arrows and children make history in Louisville

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WHAS11) - - A Guinness world record will be set in Louisville over the weekend of May 12.  It’s called The National Archery in the Schools Tournament. The Kentucky Fair and Expo Center is playing host to the history making event as it is the largest tournament in the world.  Students from elementary to high school are in town this weekend from 35 states. Over 8,000 students are ...

Public shooting ranges to host 2 open houses

Members of the public can shoot bows and arrows and firearms free of charge at two public shooting ranges in May.

Arrows still flying at archery club near Bushnell

Deer bow hunting season is long over, but on a practice range a few miles outside of Bushnell, the arrows are flying. The Seven Hills Archery Club has about 40 members who come out to practice on 40 acres of wooded property. The club has been around since 1988, but has managed to keep a low profile. “Most of us worked together at Vaughan & Bushnell and we were meeting in each other’s backyard ...

Real life Hunger Games? Children as young as TWELVE to go hunting for feral animals with bows and arrows

The youngsters will head off on their own into the forests of New South Wales, Australia to hunt animals including pigs, cats and dogs that have grown wild after being dumped by their owners.

7-year-old Wis. girl injured by arrow

Police in Wisconsin are searching for the person who shot an arrow that pierced a 7-year-old girl in the back, injuring her.