Archery
Explore archery at the Dowagiac Conservation Club! Enjoy target practice and events for all ages and skill levels in a safe and supportive outdoor environment.
Take Aim: Experience the Ultimate Archery Course
Step into the woods and test your skills on our all-Rinehart 30 target archery course, designed for both fun and challenge. Winding through the natural landscape, our course features diverse shot opportunities, from close-range precision to long-distance accuracy.
Shooters will encounter elevated platforms, uphill shots, tight brush gaps, and even a floating target on a raft in our pond! Distances range from 8 yards on the flying carp shot to an impressive 65 yards on the buffalo target, ensuring a variety of skill-building opportunities for archers of all levels.
We host Sunday morning shoots throughout the year, providing regular opportunities to practice, compete, and connect with fellow archers. We also host a Traditional Shoot that lasts an entire weekend, bringing together archers for a great time of shooting and camaraderie.
We continuously upgrade and enhance the course each year to keep things fresh and exciting. Whether you're honing your skills or just out for a great day of shooting, our archery course offers an experience unlike any other.
We welcome all shooters, traditional and compound. Come challenge yourself and see what makes Dowagiac Conservation Club's archery range one of the best in the area!
2026 Schedule
August
3-D Archery Shoot
30 Target Course — Open to the Public
Join us for our 3-D Archery Shoots! Our 30-target course is open to the public and welcomes both traditional and compound shooters. All shoots run from 8am to 12pm.
2026 Shoot Dates
- May 17
- June 14
- July 12
- August 9
- August 23
- September 13
- September 27
Saturday Night Shoot
September 12 — 4pm to 10pm
Traditional & Compound Welcome
Questions? Call Adam at 269-340-2358
5th Annual Traditional Archery Shoot — June 26–28, 2026
Our signature weekend event is back! Shoot 75+ targets across 3 courses, plus unique shooting challenges and a Saturday night dinner for all participants.
3-D Courses
- Big Game Course
- Small Game Course
- Swamp Course (boots suggested)
Activities & Events
- Bow Skirmish
- Aerial Targets
- Iron Buck Tournament
- Long Distance Shot
Pricing
Course Hours
Vendors welcome! Longbows and Recurves Only.
Detailed Schedule
- 8:00am – Dusk 3D Courses Open
- 12:00pm Vendors Open
- Noon – 2:00pm Sloppy Joes, Hot Dogs, Chips & Drinks available for purchase in the Clubhouse
- 1:00pm – 5:00pm Long Distance Shot – 3 Arrows/$5 (cash only), Winner gets ½ Pot. Winner announced Saturday at 5:00pm
- Afternoon Aerial Targets – FREE! Donations accepted
- 4:00pm Archery Cornhole Tournament – FREE, 2-person teams, all welcome
- 8:00am – Dusk 3D Courses Open
- 8:30am – 10:30am All-You-Can-Eat Pancakes & Sausage (Coffee & OJ included) – $8/Adults, $5/Kids
- 9:00am Vendors Open
- 11:00am Iron Buck Tournament – $2/arrow, unlimited buy-ins. Winner receives 1 dozen arrows
- Noon – 2:00pm Sloppy Joes, Hot Dogs, Chips & Drinks available for purchase in the Clubhouse
- 1:00pm – 5:00pm Long Distance Shot – 3 Arrows/$5 (cash only), Winner gets ½ Pot
- 1:30pm Kids Fun Shoot – FREE! Ages 12 & under
- 3:00pm Bow Skirmish Competition – 2-person team, $10/team. Winning team splits the pot
- 5:00pm Long Distance Shot Winners Announced
- 6:00pm Saturday Night Dinner – Pulled Pork, Smoked Chicken & Sides. Everyone welcome, donations appreciated
- Evening Aerial Targets Under the Lights – FREE! Donations accepted
- 8:00am – 1:00pm 3D Courses Open, Drinks & Light Snacks available for purchase in the Clubhouse
Questions? Call Adam at 269-340-2358
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