Archery

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Archery is the skill of using a bow to propel arrows. It can be used in hunting, but is also a competitive sport and recreational activity. Nearly everyone — regardless of age, size, or physical ability — can succeed at archery.

Great Places For Archery

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Perry County Community Lake
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Perry County Community Lake is located about two miles west of Perryville and can be accessed f

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Registration period: December 7 - May 10
Date: Sunday, May 12, 2024 3:00 pm - Sunday, May 12, 2024 4:30 pm
Location: Andy Dalton Shooting Range

Parents, grandparents, and adult mentors bring your youngster(s) to learn a new skill and spend time practicing. You don’t have to be a hunter to become a skilled archer. No experience is necessary and archery equipment will be provided. We will teach and practice the basics, helping you perfect your stance to shoot more consistently and accurately.

Date: Saturday, May 18, 2024 8:00 am - Saturday, May 18, 2024 4:30 pm
Location: Maramec Spring Hatchery
MDC will provide a staffed archery range and equipment for youth and families to experience the joy of archery during the Kids Fishing Day at Maramec Spring Hatchery & Park. No registration required.
Registration period: April 11 - May 17
Date: Saturday, May 18, 2024 9:30 am - Saturday, May 18, 2024 11:00 am
Location: J. Thad Ray Memorial Wildlife Area

Come learn how to shoot archery! Archery is a safe and fun sport for everyone. All levels of abilities welcome but these events are geared for novices, 8-year-old to adults. Class Size is limited to provide for one-on-one instruction.

All equipment will be supplied. Please show up in sturdy, closed toe shoes. We will meet at the Static Archery Range on J. Thad Ray Conservation Area. Park at the parking lot and follow the mowed trail around to the left.

Registration period: April 11 - May 17
Date: Saturday, May 18, 2024 1:00 pm - Saturday, May 18, 2024 2:30 pm
Location: J. Thad Ray Memorial Wildlife Area

Come learn how to shoot archery! Archery is a safe and fun sport for everyone. All levels of abilities welcome but these events are geared for novices, 8-year-old to adults. Class Size is limited to provide for one-on-one instruction.

All equipment will be supplied. Please show up in sturdy, closed toe shoes. We will meet at the Static Archery Range on J. Thad Ray Conservation Area. Park at the parking lot and follow the mowed trail around to the left.

Date: Saturday, May 25, 2024 10:00 am - Saturday, May 25, 2024 2:00 pm
Location: Runge Conservation Nature Center

Archery is a fun, lifetime sport everyone can enjoy. Learn the basics of archery and how to shoot safely, then practice your newly learned skills under the supervision of Runge staff. Dress for the weather in closed-toe shoes. All equipment is provided. No registration required. Ages 7+

Note: Runge's outdoor range may not be accessible to participants who use a wheelchair or crutches. Please check for availability of an all-terrain wheelchair by contacting the program instructor at least two weeks in advance of the program date. No registration required. Ages 7+

Registration period: April 10 - May 28
Date: Wednesday, May 29, 2024 3:00 pm - Wednesday, May 29, 2024 4:30 pm
Location: Columbia Bottom Conservation Area

Come to Columbia Bottom Conservation Area and put your basic archery skills to the test! We will learn about archery and archery range safety, how to use a compound bow, and test out our new skills! Following NASP requirements, all participants must be ages 9 and up.

Please note that this program will take place outside, so please dress accordingly, and bring a water bottle and sunscreen.

Registration period: April 10 - May 28
Date: Wednesday, May 29, 2024 5:30 pm - Wednesday, May 29, 2024 7:00 pm
Location: Columbia Bottom Conservation Area

Come to Columbia Bottom Conservation Area and put your basic archery skills to the test! We will learn about archery and archery range safety, how to use a compound bow, and test out our new skills! Following NASP requirements, all participants must be ages 9 and up.

Please note that this program will take place outside, so please dress accordingly, and bring a water bottle and sunscreen.

Registration period: May 1 - May 29
Date: Friday, May 31, 2024 8:30 am - Friday, May 31, 2024 12:00 pm
Location: Burr Oak Woods Conservation Nature Center
NEW! We have expanded our ever-popular outdoor skills camp to include our younger friends. Kick start their life long love of outdoor skills with activities such as air rifle, archery, and canoeing. All skills will be taught to ages 5-7. Each child may only sign up to attend one session. Participants must dress to be outside the full length of program, wear sturdy shoes (no flip flops or flimsy sandals) and bring a water bottle that can be refilled. Bug spray, sunscreen, and a hat are recommended. One adult per registered child required to attend.
Registration period: May 1 - May 29
Date: Friday, May 31, 2024 12:30 pm - Friday, May 31, 2024 4:00 pm
Location: Burr Oak Woods Conservation Nature Center
NEW! We have expanded our ever-popular outdoor skills camp to include our younger friends. Kick start their life long love of outdoor skills with activities such as air rifle, archery, and canoeing. All skills will be taught to ages 5-7. Each child may only sign up to attend one session. Participants must dress to be outside the full length of program, wear sturdy shoes (no flip flops or flimsy sandals) and bring a water bottle that can be refilled. Bug spray, sunscreen, and a hat are recommended. One adult per registered child required to attend.
Registration period: May 1 - May 29
Date: Tuesday, June 4, 2024 8:30 am - Tuesday, June 4, 2024 4:00 pm
Location: Burr Oak Woods Conservation Nature Center

If you love to have fun outdoors, and would like to learn new skills, then this program is for you! Teamwork, safety, and leadership are stressed. Join us in June as we learn the basics of these outdoor skills: (archery, atlatl, canoeing, fishing, letter boxing, and air rifles).

Each child may only sign up to attend one day. Participants must dress to be outside the full length of program, wear sturdy shoes (no flip flops or flimsy sandals) and bring a water bottle that can be refilled. Bug spray, sunscreen, and a hat are recommended.