An archery target and a method of making the same. A plurality of target elements are arranged in at least one stack. The target elements include a plurality of side edges. At least a portion of the side edges are oriented toward at least one target face. A polymeric foam covering layer at least partially cured is in contact with at least a portion of the side edges. The at least partially cured polymeric foam covering layer includes a contour adapted to be independent of a contour of the side edges. The archery target is a free standing archery target or can simulates an animal.