Abstract: An anchoring system for a three dimensional animal target includes a means for attaching the anchoring system to the three dimensional animal target. The means for attaching may include a pipe, a shaft or stabilization member, at least one screw, or combinations thereof. The anchoring system also includes a first member or metal plate for providing a step for a person to apply force to the anchoring system during the mounting of the three dimensional animal target. A second member or metal shaft is attached to the first member and is inserted into the ground or other supporting surface as force is applied to the first member during mounting of the animal target. The anchoring system may additionally include a stabilization member or metal shaft attached to the first member for providing an additional member which is inserted into the ground during mounting of the animal target.