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Jul 31, 2026
Field Archery's Best Gather in Yankton for National Championship
The National Field Archery Association welcomed 231 archers from 39 states and five countries to the 2026 National Field Championships, held July 24–26 at the NFAA Easton Yankton Archery Center, the world's largest archery center. International competitors traveled from South Africa, Canada, Germany, and the United Kingdom to compete alongside the nation's best in one of archery's most demanding championship events.
Unlike target archery, field archery challenges competitors to adapt to constantly changing terrain, distances, and target presentations. Over three days, archers navigated wooded courses and open fields, shooting 28 Field targets on Friday, 28 Hunter targets on Saturday, and 28 Animal targets on Sunday. Distances ranged from just 20 feet to as far as 80 yards for adult divisions, requiring precision, versatility, and the ability to execute every shot under changing conditions.
This year's championship tested archers even further as they battled extreme summer heat for a portion of the competition. Despite the challenging conditions, scores remained remarkably high, with an impressive 61 national records set or tied across the three championship rounds. Several standout performances highlighted the weekend.
In the professional divisions, Bodie Turner captured the Pro Male Freestyle national title, while Paige Pearce continued her remarkable legacy in field archery by claiming another Pro Female Freestyle championship.
Myke Santiago claimed the Adult Male Longbow national championship after a strong three-day performance, while Fran Ohlsen earned a hard-fought victory in the Senior Male Modern Bowhunter Freestyle division, showcasing the growing popularity of the NFAA's newest competitive shooting style.
One of the most memorable performances came from Gianna Ross in the Cub Female Freestyle division. Ross shot a perfect 560 Hunter Round, becoming just the third Cub archer in National Field Championship history to shoot a clean Field or Hunter round.
In addition to competing for national titles, archers earned valuable Shooter of the Year points as the race for the NFAA's most prestigious season-long honor intensified. With just two qualifying events remaining, the season now heads into its final stretch at the National Roundup, August 28–30, at the NFAA Easton Yankton Archery Center, where the battle for Shooter of the Year will continue.
View Full Results & National Records
Review Shooter of the Year Standings
Congratulations to all archers who set or tied national records at the event!