Geneo's Hunting and Fishing

Geneo's Hunting and Fishing operates Lafayette's largest pro archery shop. They've got an indoor range (no membership required to shoot—just pay per visit), inventory of quality bows, and a service department that handles everything from simple adjustments to complete rebuilds.

Archery Services & Instruction - Basic and advanced archery instruction ($35–$50 per half hour to hour) - Draw length changes and adjustments - String changeouts on bows and crossbows - Complete bow rebuilds - Peep sight installation and tuning - Sight alignment and zeroing help - Instruction uses Controlled Process Shooting methodology and The Dakota Method

Fishing Department - Entry-level to premium fishing rods and reels - Wide selection of fishing tackle - Live bait and bowfishing supplies - Bait freshness is taken seriously (reviews mention proper storage temperature control)

Hunting Services - Individual deer processing (fast turnaround—typically 3 days during season) - Summer sausage and breakfast sausage production - Game preparation and packaging to prevent freezer burn

Firearms & Ammunition - Guns in stock - Ammunition selection

Their basic archery instruction covers: - Shot preparation (stance, alignment, grip, nocking) - Controlled process shooting (draw, anchor, sight picture, trigger control, follow-through) - Equipment nomenclature and care - Repetition-based learning for consistency

They acknowledge instruction methodology from Joel Turner's "Controlled Process Shooting" book and course, plus Rick Welch's Dakota Method training.

Address: 310 S 16th St, Lafayette, IN 47905 Phone: (765) 269-9246 Website: geneoshuntingandfishing.com

"Brandon and crew are always glad to help and share their knowledge." – Roger Eldridge

• •Family-owned shop that's been around long enough to build real community trust
• •Staff willing to work with bows purchased elsewhere (though they carry quality inventory)
• •Wheelchair accessible and kid-friendly
• •Curbside delivery available
• •Accepts debit and credit cards

Customers consistently mention knowledgeable staff who take time to educate, whether you're a first-time bow buyer or coming back for service. Multiple reviews praise the time spent getting bows properly set up and tuned, plus personalized shooting tips.

Geneo's is the only shop in Lafayette offering deer processing. They work individually with each deer, handle packaging carefully to prevent freezer burn, and make custom sausage products. During rifle season, turnaround is typically 3 days despite high volume.