An archery release including a release body having a longitudinal axis, a fixed jaw having a bowstring facing surface being offset at a first predetermined angle from the longitudinal axis, and a movable jaw. The moveable jaw can define a bowstring notch, and can include a surface forward of the notch which opposes the fixed jaw. The moveable jaw surface can be offset at a second predetermined angle from the longitudinal axis, and can be substantially parallel to and oppose the bowstring facing surface when the moveable jaw is in a closed position. The first predetermined angle and/or the second predetermined angle can be about 0.1° to about 30°, about 0.1° to about 5°, or about 3° offset from the longitudinal axis. A method also is provided for drawing and releasing a bowstring with the assistance of the release.