JOHN LEROY YOUNT
1895 -

"Founder of American Field Archery".

In 1934 John Yount belonged to the Redlands (Calif.) Archery Club that built the first "Roving Course", a 27 target range. As John's efforts to establish support for field archery in the National Archery Association ranks grew, the N.A.A. decided the field archers should create their own organization, with the N.A.A. to act as a "good friend". The National Field Archery Association was started in 1939 with John Yount as the first secretary-treasurer, a position he held until 1958. During these years the Yount residence served as the N.F.A.A. headquarters.

As the secretary-treasurer of the N.F.A.A. John:
- created the first N.F.A.A. Handbook.
- designed the stump and arrow insignia of the N.F.A.A. (1939-1940).
- created the N.F.A.A, Sportsmanship Award (1947).
— received the Thompson medal from the N.A.A. (for his efforts in broadening the sport of archery.)
- received the Compton Medal of Honor from the N.F.A.A. (1955).

John was placed in the National Archery Hall of Fame in 1971.

During the forming years of field archery John Yount was not only the history maker, but also the history keeper. It is through his records of those times one can fully appreciate the time and money that was spent creating field archery as we know it today. If fault can be found, it is in his efforts to give everyone credit for their contributions, he has overlooked himself. One must delve deeply into ancient records to appreciate John Yount's efforts. Those efforts can best be summarized by the plaque on the entrance to the N.F.A.A. headquarters building in Redlands, Calif., which was dedicated to John Yount on May 9,1939.

"John L. Yount, founder of American Field Archery".
Inducted 1977