Bowfishing, or archery fishing, is the technique of hunting fish with a bow and arrow. Bowfishing combines the thrill of hunting with the skill of archery and the sport of fishing.

Bowfishing is most effective at night using lights. The biggest challenge to fishing at night is that the refraction of light through the water distorts the shape of the fish, requiring the hunter to compensate when aiming.

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