Back in the 70s when I owned 2 archery shops & lanes AND was a Pro in the PAA you could only become a " PRO" IF you met a minimum score in a tournament in the rounds at that time. I don' t remember them now but it was like a 290 average on the 300 round & 500 on the outdoor field-Possible 560, Chicago round & such. Remember-this was b/4 compounds & releases it was finger shooters & Recurve Bows. I managed to post a few Perfect 300 rounds-couple Perfect 560 field scores & 560 animal rounds (unmarked yardage back then) & won a few state championships & a great Lakes sectional. In 45 years of Archery & Bowhunting I have given talks, tips & wrote columns & a little BS to many a Archer, Bowhunter. I currently make informational bowhunting Videos (11 years now) & thou I was & am respected in my community as a Archer & Bowhunter I consider myself just another Bowhunter wanting to always promote the sport in a good maner.
you be the judge if I am a Pro-it is just a word-we are all Archers & Bowhunters doinf what we like in our FREE country. Good Luck to all-oh, If money makes you a pro I guess I am not... My last trophy March 29th-250# Boar with 5" cutters.