One interesting item relating to archery has been found 4 miles from
Jamestown. Known as a "goat's foot," it is an iron lever which was used
for pulling back and setting the string of a light hunting crossbow.
Contemporary records indicate that hunting game birds and animals was a
popular New World diversion. Such sport served a twofold purpose, as it
offered recreation to the settler and helped provide food for his table.
Parts of early fowling pieces and numerous lead birdshot (called goose
or swan shot during the early years of the 17th century) have been
recovered.