Role of archers in low-tech parties?

[nik1979]

Stealth roll allows a hunter to stalk up to 30yrds (-6 Range penalty) of the target.

With a Longbow AoA:D (+1), and Terminal Aim (+3+1+1+) at +6

You don't really need a High bow skill, at a reduced frequency of hunting a one man sized target will feed for quite a while (if one brought adequate salt for and tools to dry the meat).

Deer at HP12 SM+1

at 1d+1 imp or with Fine Arrows is sufficient to bring it down 200lb target.

Against a typical HP12 target an arrow will deal around 8dmg, causing major wound, bleeding, Stunning and knockdown roll (B420). It might fail any one of those rolls.