For Archers at Night

I looked into this, but the paint was expensive... and it only lasts like an hour if you're lucky.
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Michaels sells basic acrylic craft paint that glows in the dark that's cheap, especially with coupons.  Even if you don't have coupons, I work there and can get it wicked cheap.

But how long does the glow last?

Haven't tested it out yet, but I'd imagine not long.  Most things don't unless like with glow sticks, they have a decent amount of the reactive chemicals in them.  Either way, it's an inexpensive possibility that might serve as a backup.  Taping glow sticks to the shaft would likely be the way to go.