Detroit Archers

Detroit Archers started in 1924 when Saxton Pope and Art Young visited and decided to form a club. The formal organizational meeting happened in 1928, and Fred Bear—one of archery's most famous names—became the club's first President. Nearly a century later, they're still operating the same way: serious about archery, welcoming to everyone.

The club sits on 31 acres in West Bloomfield with facilities that actually get used:

• •Bale target range: 20 to 65 yards for skill sharpening
• •30-target 3D range: Outdoor competition-style shooting
• •30-yard indoor range: Climate controlled, open year-round for members and during events

Modern clubhouse with refreshments during shoots, a TV room, and space for events.

Thursday evenings 6-9pm, Saturdays and Sundays 1-5pm. No reservations needed—you show up and shoot.

• •Pricing (cash only, no time limit):
• •Non-member adults: $20
• •Non-member youth (17 and under): $15
• •Members: Free
• •Equipment rental: Free (indoor range only)

You pay once for the entire open shooting period—could be an hour, could be the whole block. Unlike most ranges, there's no hourly meter.

Saturday Archers runs November through March, 9am sessions.

• •Cost: $10/session youth, $15/session adults (members and non-members)

Basic and intermediate instruction using FITA/NFAA/3D targets. All equipment provided. Come as you can—no registration required, just show up 10 minutes early to get sorted with the right bow and arrows. Kids under 16 need a parent or guardian present.

• •Contact: Glen Easterbrook at (734) 231-5459 or [email protected]

You don't need membership to shoot leagues. Pay per night or commit for the season. Most leagues are $10 for members, $15 for non-members per night.

Monday Bush League (Dec 1 – Apr 13 @ 7:30pm) One of the oldest continuous barebow leagues in the nation. Indoor target shooting, NFAA 40cm blue faces. 80 arrows total across four distances (20, 15, 25, 20 yards). Longbows, recurves, and compounds welcome—no sights, no releases, stabilizers max 12 inches. Handicapped scoring with team assignments.

Tuesday Target League (Dec 2 – Mar 17 @ 7:30pm) Sharp your 3D, hunting, field, or FITA skills. Indoor target league on NFAA 40cm blue face, 20 yards, 12 ends of 5 arrows. Max 300 points.

Wednesday Evening 3D League (Jan 7 – Apr 29 @ 7:00pm) 15 indoor 3D targets at 15-33 yards. Two 15-shot halves per night with break. Setup changes weekly. Handicapped scoring, traditional/bowhunter/open classes all mixed in. Banquet and monetary payouts at season end.

Friday Winter Fun Target League (Jan 9 – Apr 27 @ 7:30pm) Casual target shooting, sometimes 3D or novelty targets. Family-friendly—spouses and kids encouraged.

Sunday 3D League (Jan 4 – Apr 12 @ 6:30pm) Family-friendly outdoor 3D with targets at 15-33 yards. Two 15-shot segments per week, different setup each week. Roughly even split of traditional/bowhunter/open class shooters, handicapped scoring.

Summer 3D League (Dates TBA @ 5:00pm) Outdoor 30-target 3D format

Friday Fall FITA Target League (Sep 4 – Nov 20 @ 7:00pm) FITA targets (18m, single or multi-spot), 60 arrows total. FITA scoring (10, 9, 8, 7…). Recurve vs recurve, compound vs compound scoring due to popularity.

Non-members can shoot all events. Guest shooters always welcome. $15 for non-member adults, $10 for kids, free for members (unless it's TCAA/MAA/SAM/IAA/ASA/S3DA/MI High School/USA Archery sanctioned or money shoots).

2026 Schedule: - Jan 11 (1pm): Michigan State JOAD Indoor Championship - Jan 16 (5pm): Michigan State JOAD Indoor Championship - Jan 17-18 (9am & 1:30pm): SAM State Indoor Championship - Feb 7 (9:30am & 1pm): ASA Indoor 3D (40 shooters per line, register 30 min prior) - Feb 8 (10am): ASA Indoor 3D - Mar 21-22: TCAA Indoor 420 (times TBA)

Rangefinders allowed in non-competitive club shoots. Most 3D shoots are outdoors unless specified.

"All of our 3D shoots begin at 8am and are open until 2pm"

Shoot all three outdoor ranges anytime. Indoor open shooting is free. Access to all league events and special shoots at member rates. Equipment rental free for first 90 days (indoor only). Get on the mailing list by emailing [email protected].

Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and approved groups can schedule Saturday instruction after 5pm. Contact [email protected]. Check the calendar in advance for availability and submit requests to a board meeting several weeks ahead.

• •Address: 5795 Drake Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48322

• •Email: [email protected] (typically answered within 72 hours)

• •Open Shooting: Thursday 6-9pm, Saturday-Sunday 1-5pm (check calendar for closures)

• •Open to public: Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays (when no other events scheduled)

• •Members: 7 days a week