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 yd. and 30 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. Fifteen targets available for practice “in league” only.
- 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)
- Bowhunter Education Class: Held annually to allow for seasons and ease of participation. A one-day class.
- 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 Saturdays and Sundays.
- Fall Outdoor League: Shoot target-point 3D archery or broadheads on the animal silhouette course. An eight-week 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 weekend in December, bring a new, unwrapped toy for a needy child and shoot the 30-target 3D course for $1.00.
Detroit Sportsmen’s Congress is affiliated with: Michigan Bow Hunters Association, USA Archery, Michigan Archery Association & The Tri-County Archery Association
Archery Rates
| Indoor Practice | Outdoor 3D (30 Target) |
|
|---|---|---|
| Adult Regular Member | $7.00/hr | $7.00 p/r* |
| Adult "Work Hours" Member | $5.00/hr | $5.00 p/r* |
| Junior Member | $5.00/hr | $5.00 p/r* |
| Student Member | $7.00/hr | $7.00 p/r* |
| Adult Guest | $10.00/hr | $10.00 p/r* |
| Junior Guest | $7.00/hr | $7.00 p/r* |
| MBHA Guest | $9.00/hr | $9.00 p/r* |
| MBHA Junior Guest | $6.00/hr | $6.00 p/r* |
- “Junior” classification effective until the 18th birthday.
- Student Members are children of DSC Members attending college with an independent membership. (18 – 21 years old.)
- Members of the Michigan Bow Hunters Association (MBHA) and their immediate family receive a $1.00 discount with proof of current year membership.
- PA & Indoor Range “Open Shooting” is calculated on an hourly rate.
- *p/r is a “Per Round” fee (30-Target Round)
- **DSC Life Members are eligible for the “Work Hours” rate.