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Archery in Des Moines, Iowa: A Short Guide to Area Archery

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Archery is a growing sport, and rightfully so. It’s an excellent sport for all ages and abilities. Though it’s an individual sport, you can enjoy it with family, friends, and groups too. So, if you’re an experienced archer or want to learn a new sport, there are several archery ranges in the Des Moines area. Below is a brief guide to help you find ranges, lessons, and shops in Des Moines, Iowa.

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Des Moines Archery Ranges

There are several outdoor and indoor ranges in Des Moines and nearby communities. Some of them also rent bows and provide instruction. Check out their website, or call ahead for availability and services.

Outdoor Ranges

Raccoon River Archery Facility (permit required)

Raccoon River Park
2500 Grand Ave
West Des Moines, Iowa
(515) 222-3444

Saylorville Lake Archery Range (free)

Saylorville Lake
Near Bob Shetler Recreation Area
Water Ave
Johnston, Iowa

Archery Field and Sports (full service)

3725 E 56th St 
Altoona, Iowa
(515) 265-6500

Banner Shooting Range (year-round)

Banner Lakes at Summerset State Park
13796 Elk Horn St
Indianola, Iowa
(515) 961-6408

Butch Olofson Shooting Range (year-round)

11652 NW Nissen Dr 
Polk City, Iowa
(515) 795-4000

Adel Archery Center (permit required)

1505 Old Portland Rd
Adel, Iowa
(515) 993-4525

Madison County Sportsmen’s Club (members only)

4224 Cedar Bridge Rd 
Winterset, Iowa

Raccoon Ridge Archery (year-round course)

3281 298th Ln
Stuart, Iowa
(515) 250-2037

Indoor Ranges

Archery Field and Sports (largest indoor range in Iowa)

3725 E 56th St 
Altoona, Iowa
(515) 265-6500

Bearfoot Traditions (small indoor range)

609 Euclid Ave
Des Moines, Iowa
(515) 321-6194

Jester Park Indoor Archery & Air Rifle Range (outside bows not allowed)

Jester Park Outdoor Recreation and Wellness Center
12112 NW 128th St
Granger, Iowa
(515) 323-5330

Quarry Springs Park Archery (by appointment only)

1208 IA-117
Colfax, Iowa
(515) 478-6272

Archery Lessons

Archery Field and Sports, Altoona
Jester Park Indoor Archery & Air Rifle Range, Granger
Lost Arrows Archery School, Earlham
Raccoon Ridge Archery, Stuart

Archery Shops in Des Moines

Bearfoot Traditions, Des Moines
Archery Field and Sports, Altoona
Scheel’s Archery Shop, West Des Moines
Bass Pro Shop, Altoona
Dick’s Sporting Goods, West Des Moines

There you have it, everything archery in Des Moines! Archery is an excellent sport for anyone. So, whether you want to hunt, compete, or develop a new hobby, it’s a great way to get outdoors and have some fun.

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