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BayState Archery Center

3.9 (16 reviews)
Closed • 3:30 pm - 9:00 PM

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Jeremy K.

Came here on a whim with my brother-in-law and his fiancee to shoot some arrows at the targets on a random weekend. We walked in and eventually were greeted by someone who walked us over to the equipment and helped us get geared up. We were thought about the house rules which basically just means that we can only go fetch the arrows when told, to avoid incidents and off we went. For the most part we all had fun and the prices were fair. The equipment ,however felt pretty cheap and some of the arrows didn't have the torque required to poke through the target. We tried different bows and none of them felt really sturdy and the strings felt a little lose. I get it though, why have fancy equipment up for rental. Like I said, no big deal and we had fun. I'd definitely go back to relieve some stress.

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Chris C.

We had our daughter's 10th birthday party at this location and she loved it. A year later we invested in equipment for my daughter and they took a lot of time to work with us, educate us, and help us enjoy the sport. Really like going to this location and having family experience. Highly recommend this place.

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Jessica F.

We had a 31st birthday party here this past weekend with 15 adults and we had a great time. I'd never done archery before, and I found the instruction thorough and the staff attentive. We got in a solid hour and half of shooting, which was plenty because my fingers were getting raw by the of it! It was definitely an active and engaging group activity.

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Ace Archers - Nice place to learn the ancient art of archery

Ace Archers

4.2(37 reviews)
11.6 mi
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Came in here to buy some arrows, the guy acted like we were asking for the combination to the safe…read morethat holds the Declaration of Independence. Then, I couldn't find my way around and a woman with glasses ran out of the back room asking me in a paranoid voice CAN I HELP YOU WITH SOMETHING?!?!?! looking me up and down like I was going to rob the place. Super uncomfortable experience. I hope they don't treat everyone like that.

I got interested in archery kind of by accident. When I was in middle school, we had a…read moreShakespearean festival, which included archery among other things. The bows they had were these cheap compounds (with the wheels) intended for children... which in fairness, we were. Well that, and one step up is five times the cost. At some point many years after, I found this place. I was excited to try my hands at archery once again. Even though this place is a little out of the way, I still venture out here when I want to have a go of being a sort of Robin Hood, only one who is not nearly as good of a shot. I. Cost - Their rates are extremely reasonable for what you get. Shooting on the range is $12/hour if you bring your own equipment, and only $14 to borrow theirs. This cost includes instruction too! This is not a private lesson, but they will help you along the way with stance, aim, draw, and other such basics. II. Staff - their staff are some of the nicest, most patient people I have met! Whether they are telling you the 1st time or 101st time to bring your hand to your ear, they are just as patient and calm. Also, during my time shooting, adjusting the draw weight (on the compound) as well as the sight to my ideal levels was a non issue. III. Range - The range is pretty nice! It is well lit, fairly spacious, and they have targets at two different distances, although, I couldn't tell you what they are. I can however tell that the shorter distance is great for beginners... not so far that it becomes discouraging, but close enough that it is fairly challenging. When you are shooting, do be careful of obstacles like pipes or columns... but if you stay in your lane, you should be fine. IV. Equipment - Out of the bows you are able to rent there are recurves (think Robin Hood) and Compound bows (with wheels). I am fond of the latter, but must say the Genesis bow (make of compound) is not my favorite thing in the world. The reason for this is (don't quote me on this) compounds have a let off in weight when fully drawn. The Genesis bows do not (at least not a very significant one). I will not penalize this place for that because these are fairly cheap (~$100), durable, easily adjustable, and according to online markets a great entry level bow for people of all ages. When it comes to equipment, think of it in parallel with bowling . If you are just there to bowl for a bit of fun, you have entry level equipment (balls, shoes) that are durable, and good for those who don't take the sport too seriously. Same thing here, the bows and arm-guards aren't spectacular, and there is no mechanical release provided. If you come to shoot for an hour for fun, you probably don't care that much. As for me, I'd like to keep it casual for now... but even if I end up taking archery more seriously, I will not hesitate at returning to this place to practice!

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Jerry's Bait & Tackle

Jerry's Bait & Tackle

4.8(10 reviews)
17.7 mi

I drive an hour to go see Jerry, and why? Because he's that good…read more It's a pretty simple fact that the sporting edition big box stores are looking for one thing - Money. Spend an afternoon with Jerry and Rick and it becomes obvious that they're in it for the love of the sport. I was given a bow by a co-worker, it was old and needed a lot of help. The big box store near where i live told me that it was a waste and i should just buy one of their expensive bows and be done with it. Jerry, on the other hand, i walked in with my decades old bow and within 30 minutes he had turned it back into a viscous target hunter. After a while i bought a brand new Hoyt Charger from Jerry and more or less have since retired my old bow. The difference is that i would much rather support a guy that was willing to work with what i had first, rather than the big stores that tried to milk my wallet the moment i walked through the door. Now just to add a bit about the shop environment. I would go here even if i wasn't a hunter. Walking in is like going to hang out with a bunch of old friends. Everyone is telling their stories, laughing, and joking. You've got guys walking in with giant fish that they just pulled, all so they can show off their catch. It's a great place to be. Bottom line - Jerry's is a store, but its also an experience you wont forget. Check it out!

Been going here since it's opened and Jerry is the best for sure. Don't even have to buy anything…read moreto get some good advice and tips. He's got a great selection though and you will definitely enjoy each and every visit to this store for sure ...

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