Suffolk Archers Inc.

Formed in 1954, Suffolk Archers started small and moved several times before landing on their current 20-acre forest property in Huntington Station back in 1960. What they built there is a complete outdoor archery facility designed around one principle: safety first, fun mandatory.

Members get round-the-clock access to the entire property—365 days a year. When you join, your spouse and all children under 21 are included at no extra cost. It's built as a family club, and they treat it that way.

All courses are designed with safety as the primary focus. Trails wind through the property, targets are positioned in realistic woodland settings, and safety is taught, stressed, and enforced.

Suffolk Archers doesn't rent equipment. You need to own your own bow before joining.

They recommend this path:

1. Visit a professional archery shop first. They provide a list of regional shops (Gotham Archery in Brooklyn/Manhattan, Queens Archery in Flushing, Smith Point Archery in Patchogue, and others). Get fitted for equipment that feels right for your type of shooting.

2. Shoot indoors on practice ranges while you learn your gear.

3. Then join Suffolk Archers. To apply for membership, you'll need to be sponsored by a current member in good standing. All applicants go through an interview process with their sponsor present.

Alternatively, you can schedule a guest visit first to tour the facility and decide if membership fits your needs.

Suffolk Archers runs 15+ events annually:

• •3D Shoots (Hunter Style, Silver Arrow, seasonal variations)
• •Field Archery Tournaments (NFAA sanctioned)
• •Knock-a-Block Stump Shoots (traditional focus)
• •Snowflake League (6-week winter competition)
• •The American Round (classic tournament format)
• •The Long Island Traditional (traditional bow specialty)
• •Bowhunter's Rendezvous
• •Youth Shoots (JOAD program)
• •Women's Day
• •Turkey Shoot
• •Spring Fling
• •Old Timer's Shoot
• •Dart League
• •Aerial Disc Shoots
• •Girl Scouts Adventure Programs

All tournaments have categories for different skill levels and equipment types—you compete against shooters at your own level. Competition is optional; having fun is not.

• •Pancake Breakfast (Stanley Lutz Memorial "Liars & Braggers" event)
• •Wild Game Dinner (annual members event)
• •CPR/AED Certification (free for members)
• •Saturday Evenings at the Lodge (S.E.A.L.) (social events)
• •Family Day
• •Member Guest Events (bring friends and family)

Suffolk Archers is a non-profit, member-owned organization governed by an elected Board of Directors. Activities are run by committees—Forest Preservation, Events, Membership, etc. Members gain ownership share points in both the club and its 20-acre property.

86 Pidgeon Hill Road Huntington Station, NY 11746-4555 (About 1/4 mile south of Jericho Turnpike)

• •Phone: (516) 873-8898
• •Email: [email protected]
• •Membership Inquiries: [email protected]

Members can access event calendars, tournament scores, photo galleries, and manage renewals through their member portal.