The 17-year-old sharp shooter has just been named the Australian Bowhunters Association archer of the year following an outstanding 2013 campaign.

It's a remarkable feat for Hand, who becomes one of the youngest members in history to take out the top accolade.

In fact, he has achieved it by competing largely in the junior division of tournaments throughout the year.

"They judge it on how well you shoot, but also how you have presented yourself and the way you act towards others," Hand explained yesterday.

Hand was able to collect some brownie points from association officials at the National Championships in April by helping out with the running of the event.

"Most juniors can't do some of the stuff so I was able to help out," he said.

It wasn't just brownie points he earned at the Nationals, as he swept his way to three junior titles in a dominant performance.

He set two Australian records in the process.

He also managed to snag a senior title at the NSW Championships during the season, comfortably placing him on top of the standings to win archer of the year.

Hand is the first Wagga archer to achieve the feat.

"It feels good...there's been a few good archers from Wagga so to be the first one is pretty special," he said.

Hand will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to Brisbane in April for the association awards night, where he will be joined by father Rick and mother Leonie.

It's been an astonishing rise to stardom for Hand, who only picked up a bow for the first time three years ago.

He has taken all before him during his short career and is set to graduate into the senior ranks, where he hopes to continue his dominance of the sport.

Hand will need to juggle his archery commitments with his year 12 studies next year at Wagga High School.

He plans to join the police force after completing his HSC but has not ruled out having a crack at a career in archery.

"If you really want to go professional you have to look overseas, there's nothing really professional in Australia," Hand said.

"I might give it a go when I'm older but I'm not sure yet."