Archery

Archery Chair: Ryan Callies - archery@ncrgc.org

We maintain an open friendly atmosphere with distances and shots to accommodate beginners and experts!  

The NCRGC has multiple ways for members and the public to enjoy the archery discipline and hone their skills. Members can utilize our outdoor range with hanging targets at 10yd interval up to 50yds along with our elk silhouette. Field points only unless broadhead targets are provided or brought along! 

Keep an eye on the calendar for public open range time in early spring and fall to help hone skills and provide shooters with broadhead targets. 

3D Archery Events-Public Welcome 

What is 3d archery 

The club is excited to bring back 3D archery for both members and the public! Our 3D archery course will utilize the hillside past the lower tactical bays including a warm-up area in bay 4.

While the design will evolve our goal is to create realistic shots utilizing the natural environment in a "golf course" style. Our summer 2024 course will have (up-to) 14 target stations with a variety of distances and difficulty to hone hunting skills and challenge expert shooters (50+yds, obstructed views, downhill, ect). 

For more information, email archery@ncrgc.org 

• $5 for members
• $10 for non-member (subject to change)
• After arriving at club and parking in the lower area please proceed downrange to the north end of the range past tactical bays 
  ○ Gate will be open (if locked event is cancelled), follow signage and park near the pistol range in lower area
  ○ Look north for the 3D flag, walk towards the Connex and shed 
  ○ Tactical bays will be on your right, manual shotgun thrower will be on your left 
  ○ Please check in, pay fee, sign waiver & obtain guest badge at table 
• This event is open to all levels and types of shooters 
  ○ While we will have a scoring system this will NOT be a competitive event from a club perspective 
  ○ Score sheets will be provided 
• Compound and Traditional bows welcome 
  ○ No loaner bows or arrows at this time 
  ○ Distances will accommodate all types 
  ○ Crossbows may be welcome in the future 
• Bow Stands will be present around course 
  ○ NOTE: A bow on stand or ground often means someone is down range! 
• Event will run up to 3 hours 
• Safety walkthroughs at start and halfway point if needed 
  ○ Arrive on-time or you may need an RSO to accompany your first round 
  ○ Eg YOU MAY HAVE TO WAIT 
• Limited shade
• Until we get a good judge of attendance no lunch or breakfast will be provided 
  ○ Picnic tables are available
• If you damage another archer's equipment, etiquette dictates you offer to pay or split replacement cost
  • NCRGC, Archery Chair, or the Board of Directors are NOT responsible for enforcing this
  • Ultimately you are responsible for keeping your equipment safe
  • If RSO or match director determines an individual is intentionally & repeatedly causing damage they may be asked to leave
• The course will take place on sloped and uneven terrain including an optional gully crossing to the second zone It can be muddy and grass can get long, please wear boots and pants (if desired).
  • There are no pads or level ground on course, compound bow stands may not stay standing
  • PVC bow stands will be placed around course

What to Bring? 

• Bow
• Arrows, field points only
• Quiver
• Eye protection and/or sunglasses
  • Some shots will be prone to sun
• Finger tab, arm guard and other safety equipment
• Any tools needed for repairs or adjustments to compound bows
• Boots!

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Event details and schedules may change on short notice so be sure to check the NCRGC calendar and the NCRGC Facebook page on the day of the event to ensure that that the event is still scheduled and has not been cancelled.