Cape Girardeau Conservation Center introduces archery basics to the public

Carter Hines tries to keep his shot on target with the help of conservation volunteer Ellen Flentge. (Nathan Gladden ~ Southeast Missourian)

A deer decoy stands on the ground freshly struck with an arrow. (Nathan Gladden ~ Southeast Missourian)

(Nathan Gladden ~ Southeast Missourian)

A group of kids and  their parents wait their turn to go up to the targets. (Nathan Gladden ~ Southeast Missourian)

Four freshly shot arrows lay inside of the target. (Nathan Gladden ~ Southeast Missourian)

Wiley Edmundson fights the wind while he tries to clearly see his target with coaching from community education assistant Jenya Zoughaib. (Nathan Gladden ~ Southeast Missourian)

A turkey decoy shot with three arrows including one right through its neck. (Nathan Gladden ~ Southeast Missourian)

Vian Edgecombe winds back her bow with intent to hit the target. (Nathan Gladden ~ Southeast Missourian)

Vian Edgecombe releases her grip on the bowstring to ensure her arrow hits the target. (Nathan Gladden ~ Southeast Missourian)

Craighton Edmundson readying his bow to hit his deer decoy. (Nathan Gladden ~ Southeast Missourian)

Craighton Edmundson cleans up his arrows after he had taken all his shots. (Nathan Gladden ~ Southeast Missourian)