"Archery is one of the oldest arts that is still practiced today," according to the Broken Arrow Archery website. The bow and arrow have always been considered more than a weapon. The first composite bow was created by the Egyptians in about 2800 B.C. Archery has since been used for hunting, war and sport. You can join an archery league, take classes and practice at indoor and outdoor ranges in Oregon.
Geography
Sylvan Archers is located in Sherwood. Broken Arrow Archery is in Milwaulde, while Benton Bowmen Archery Club is in Corvallis. Its 50-acre outdoor range is located in Wren, off Kings Valley Highway.
Types of Ranges
Sylvan Archers's property includes "an NFAA 5 Star Rated Range, range bales to 80 yards, broadhead pits, four NFAA marked courses, plus a Roving and 3D course," according to its website. The NFAA is the National Field Archery Association.
Benton Bowmen Archery Club's indoor range is at Benton County Fairgrounds in Corvallis. Its 50-acre outdoor range includes a 28-target walk. The shooting distance is 10 to 80 yards. Targets are 10 to 50 yards at the practice range. Broken Arrow Archery has only an indoor range. You can shoot up to 20 yards at the 15-lane range.
Time Frame
Benton Bowmen Archery Club's outdoor range is open year-round. Its indoor range is open Wednesdays from 7:45 p.m. to 9 p.m. December through March. The Sylvan Archers outdoor range is open year round. Broken Arrow Archery is open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the weekends.
Archery Lessons
If you want to take lessons, Sylvan Archers offers both a basic and intermediate course. The basic course teaches safety and form, while the intermediate course teaches you how to shoot a Field, shooting with a site and 3d rounds. Along with North Clackamas Parks and Recreation, Broken Arrow Archery offers youth archery lessons emphasizing basic shooting techniques, fun and safety. Broken Arrow Archery and Sylvan Archers both have leagues you can join.
Safety
Sylvan Archers also allows family camping. No hookups are available, and it warns campers to check the shoot calendar and avoid camping those days. Sylvan Archers lists its safety rules on its website and also asks anyone using the range to read over the rules and understand them beforehand. It also has specific rules for each range.
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