Gauthiers Archery

Gauthier's Archery opened in 1980 and hasn't looked back. While plenty of outdoor retailers dabble in archery, Gauthier's does exactly one thing: archery. No guns. No fishing gear. No tennis shoes. That focus means their team actually knows what they're talking about.

They stock bows from the major manufacturers:

• •Bear Archery
• •Elite
• •Mathews (including Mission Crossbows by Mathews)
• •Hoyt
• •Mission

Specific models in stock include the Mathews Ventum 30 ($1,199), Ventum 33 ($1,249), V3 31 ($1,199), V3 27 ($1,199), Atlas ($1,349), and the Carbon RX-5 at $1,699. Draw weights range from 30# to 80#, with draw lengths from 25" to 34" depending on the model.

If you're looking for a crossbow, Gauthier's has the biggest inventory in the region:

• •Bear X
• •Tenpoint
• •Wicked Ridge
• •Ravin
• •Horton by Tenpoint
• •Mission Crossbows by Mathews

• •Important: They're the only Authorized Tenpoint & Wicked Ridge warranty center north of Detroit. Instead of shipping your crossbow downstate and waiting weeks during hunting season, most repairs can be done in 1-2 days.

They offer arrow configurations from multiple manufacturers:

All hunting arrows are cut to length with inserts installed. They have 25+ years building custom arrows, and it's a specialty that sets them apart.

Two fully air-conditioned indoor archery ranges equipped with the Dart Interactive 3D Target System. This means you can:

• •Test fire any bow for free before buying
• •Sight in your compound bow or crossbow
• •Book hunts (they partner with outfitters from Africa to Alaska)
• •Participate in winter archery leagues
• •Take private lessons
• •Arrange birthday parties for kids and adults

• •Over 41 years of service experience on all brands of compound and crossbows
• •Crossbow bolt reflectching
• •Authorized warranty center for Tenpoint and Wicked Ridge (north of Detroit)
• •Same-day/next-day repairs typical for warranty work

As a full-line archery pro shop, they stock all major brands of archery accessories and bowhunting gear. Call for pricing and availability.

They can point you toward local Michigan DNR hunter safety classes. Call for dates and times.

Hours: - Monday-Friday: 10am-6pm - Saturday: 10am-3pm - Sunday: Closed

• •Phone: (231) 943-4432
• •Email: [email protected]

"Archery is our only business." — Their actual philosophy, and it shows.