Have only put about 100 arrows into this target so far. It seems very well built, people in the reviews were so concerned about how easy the arrows pull out, some saying it is difficult. Those are all bs, a chipmunk could pull an arrow out of this thing with a nut in mouth. I bought the target cover with this and it seems like pretty sturdy materials as well. Within a week of owning it a black bear used it as a toy, perhaps thought the black cover was another bear, I'm not sure but with a few bite marks and some light mauling the cover suffered a few minor pokes and scratches but held up over all. I wouldn't call it bear proof but definitely somewhat resistant. Overall, from a non biased bow/ crossbow hunter I think this a high quality target and would definitely recommend. Longevity yet to be determined as we shoot the fk out of our targets and basically leave them out in NY weather all year. I plan to buy more in time to replace my other bag targets as they wear out.