Days & times of operation vary with the seasons and regular uses; (Education Classes & League Events & J.O.A.D. Practice)
The Detroit Sportsmen’s Congress has Archery-based activities to fit everyone’s interest. Archery has been a part of DSC since 1948 and the committee is proud to be an expanding group with new responsibilities and functions as we move toward our 80th year as a full-function shooting sports club.
Whether your interests lay in target shooting, competition, or practice for archery hunting, we have something for you.
Archery Facilities:
- 30-target outdoor 3D animal range. Varying shot distances and elevations. (Target points only!)
- A six lane outdoor practice range with 20, 30 and 40 yd shooting lines
- A ten-lane indoor practice range. Used during J.O.A.D. indoor practice, Archery Instruction, and league shooting. Available for Open Shooting by schedule or during inclement weather.
- Broadhead practice range.
- Outdoor Professional Archery (PA) range. Used for J.O.A.D. archery (Outdoor tournament) and distance practice.
Activities:
- Indoor Education in Archery: Ten-week class to establish proper form, technique and safe use of archery equipment. (January – March)
- Outdoor 3D competition league. An eight-week league with a handicap format to ensure that every team has a chance to “Win It”. Banquet and awards for the winning team with prizes for all. (April – June)
- Open 3D shooting: Outdoor course is open to members and the public from May until the last regular weekend before the start of Archery Deer Season. 9:00 am to 3:00 pm most Sundays.
- Fall Outdoor League: An eight-week 3D league with a fall banquet for all teams. (No trophies/ July – September)
- J.O.A.D. Archery: Instruction and practice in target archery to introduce and educate those interested in competitive tournament archery. Two eight-week sessions. (May – September)
- Annual “Toys for Tots” Archery 3D Shoot: Held the first Sunday in December. Bring a new, unwrapped toy for a needy child and shoot the 30 target indoor 3D range for $1.
Detroit Sportsmen’s Congress is affiliated with: Michigan Bow Hunters Association, USA Archery, Michigan Archery Association & The Tri-County Archery Association
Archery Rates
| 3-D Range & Outdoor Practice Range | Indoor Range Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| DSC Member | $7.00 flat rate | $7.00 / hour |
| DSC Jr. Member | $5.00 flat rate | $5.00 / hour |
| DSC “Work Hours” | $5.00 flat rate | $5.00 / hour |
| DSC “Student Member” | $7.00 flat rate | $7.00 / hour |
| Adult Guest | $20.00 flat rate | $20.00 flat rate |
| Junior Guest | $8.00 flat rate | $10.00 flat rate |
| MBHA Guest | $19.00 flat rate | $19.00 flat rate |
| MBHA Jr. Guest | $7.00 flat rate | $9.00 flat rate |
- “Junior” classification effective until the 18th birthday
- “Student Member” classification are children/dependents of DSC members attending college and are 18 – 21 years of age having current student identification card.
- Members of the Michigan Bow Hunters Association (MBHA) and their immediate family receive a $1.00 discount off the normal guest rates with proof of current year membership. Discount does not apply to DSC member rates.
- Associate Members pay the appropriate guest rate (Adult, Junior, MBHA Guest, MBHA Jr Guest) for open shooting. Associate member rates are only for league shoots.