Name: Anika Drosd
Age: 35
Anika’s husband, Ryan, bought Anika a bow for Christmas in 2018! She later started in February 2019 and soon became addicted!
WOMEN IN ARCHERY Q&A
How Did You Start Archery?
Ryan, my husband, bought me a bow for Christmas in 2018. I started in February of 2019 and soon became addicted!
How Many Years Have You Been Involved In Archery?
I’ve been involved for 2 years!
Who’s Your Local Club?
My Local Archery Club’s are Lake Macquarie Field Archers and Port Stephens Archers.
What Type of Archery Do You Shoot?
3D Archery.
Do You Hunt?
I have just started hunting! I was lucky enough to have our first hunting experience with Ben Edwards and Belinda Robinson from Naptyme Archery last year. It was the most amazing experience and I can’t wait to get into it some more!
Favourite Archery Memory?
My favourite archery memory was definitely winning the Top Ten at Milbrodale in March 2020.
What About Archery Appeals To You?
I love the idea of being out in the bush with great people flinging arrows.
Are Any Family Members Involved In Archery?
Just my husband Ryan.
First and Current Bow?
My first bow was a Diamond Medalist 38. My current bow and set detail arrows is an Athens Archery Peak 38 at 45 pounds, 28.5 draw length with Big Fella Bowstrings and shooting the Naptyme Archery Platinum Pro Series 600’s.
What Are Some of Your Great Achievements In Or Outside of Archery?
I used to play off a handicap of 2 in golf and managed to have a hole in one when I was 14!
Do You Have Any Sponsors?
Last year I was lucky enough to be asked to be part of the Big Fella Bow Strings Team by Tim Richards and Naptyme Archery by Ben Edwards, it definitely helps when you get to shoot the great quality archery equipment that these guys produce.