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How many targets are included in a standard field archery round?

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A modern archer stands with a recurved bow drawn, aiming at a circular recreational target on a stand. The archer wears protective gear and carries arrows in a quiver at his side. — Archery Archer with a recurve bow and recreational target.

A standard field archery contest, or round, includes 28 targets. These targets are placed at varying distances in uneven terrain to simulate hunting conditions, and archers typically take four shots at each target.1