Archery
Adventures
By Miki Lowe
Do you enjoy working with a bow and arrow to hit
a target? Are you fascinated with Artemis, the goddess of
the hunt? Montana has many opportunities for everyone to
practice their archery skills and put them to the test while
doing so with others who share their passion. With archery
ranges and clubs across the state, archery is an exciting
sport for the young, the old, the beginner, and the pro.
If you're new to archery and want to
learn, head to Superior Archery in Billings.
They offer group lessons for children 12
and under for $5; all other lessons are
done one-on-one for $40/half- hour. Visit
their Web site at www.superiorarcherymt.
com. Also, try Big Sky Archery in Bozeman/
Belgrade where you spend time with
pros learning all you need to know about
archery. Lessons are $20/half-hour and
$40/hour. Find more information at www.
bigskyarchery.com.
Lewis & Clark Archers is a
nonprofit archery club in Helena.
Members enjoy two ranges, an
indoor and an outdoor, open 24/7,
365 days a year. There are three
leagues in the winter, a spot
league, animal league, and kids
league. Membership fees are $25
for youth, $50 for single, and $65
for family. For more information
and a list of their events, visit
www.lewisandclarkarchers.com.
The Five Valleys Archery Club
in Missoula is another nonprofit
organization that promotes archery in
a family fun setting. The organization provides an outdoor range to all
members, sponsors three outdoor
archery tournaments during the
spring and summer, and promotes
archery for children by providing a
free competition shoot. Visit their Web
site, www.fivevalleyarchery.com, to
find out how you can join in the fun.
Miki Lowe, a
senior at Montana State
University, is studying
business marketing and
currently serving as an
intern for Star Ridge
New Media. She has
a passion for art and
loves to hike.
With so many opportunities to practice, get your bow, get to the range, and enjoy the sport.
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