Ya could say I hit the Bullseye when I found BowDoc ; )…read more I took the Thursday night archery intro class and it was awesome. I've never touched a bow in my life but I was totally comfortable with everything as it was taught and presented. We got to shoot so much during the class and we also got to stay after class as long as we wanted until the range closed to keep shooting. I loved it. Fyi: The Intro class was only $20 & it's only $15 for open range including renting a bow. And you can stay as long as you want. The people are so friendly, welcoming, and inclusive. I love that there are so many women involved. Apparently women are badass archers! I've been back to shoot now at the open range and there seem to be no egos; there's a great supportive vibe. Everyone just has fun while focusing on honing their skill at this really addictive sport. The archery shop has a good selection, lots of bows, arrows, targets, all kinds of stuff. I asked about getting set up with a new bow and what I like is that they were very honest about the cost of getting started, they didn't try to up sell me or give me the hard sell like so many places would've have since I'm 1) obviously super eager & 2) relatively clueless about archery. The shop is set in a tricky to find place the first time, for me at least. It's set behind a storage unit place. There's a long driveway but you just go past the storages/garages, there is at least one sign (a burma shave/garage sale style sign) that says Archery with an arrow towards the shop. And the shop is easy to see on the left once you drive by the storages & other businesses. Parking is easy. Tl;dr: I feel safe and welcome at BowDoc. :o)

Wow, thank you Jeff for making our archery outing a huge hit! Everyone raved about you and…read moreeverything you did to make our special event super memorable. Great venue and top-notch training. We would recommend BowDoc Archery to anyone who would like to have a fun outing or take lessons. Great job!

George is the best, all there is to it! Love to just stop in and shoot the bull and browse. Very…read morehelpful and knowledgeable for archery needs & accessories. Has a great selection of bows, crossbows, traditional bows, and bow fishing equipment. 20 yard indoor range is nice. Outdoor 3-D range is awesome!

I had so much fuuuuun!!!!!!!!! Archery is harder than it looks and I guess I will never survive…read morehunger games. Hehe :) Here's why this place gets 5 stars: 1. Free parking!! ( although I guess it gets pretty crowded because by the time we were done and out people were waiting for Parking spaces) 2. Friendly friendly staff! They were so patient and funny and eager to answer any questions. They greet u by the door with a welcoming "hello!". 3. Affordable. $27/ person if 5 or more people in a group and $35/ person if 4 or less people. (Not sure if these prices are higher for a party because some of the other reviews say different.) 4. Have fun!! That's one of their biggest rules! 5. We got to keep out bullseye sheet thingy! -like others have said its in a warehouse-type building and u have to ring bell to get in. It's located right next to a puppy food store. (I don't have a pet but I suggest checking it out after archery because some of the products are so funny and cute) -when u walk in they'll instruct u to sign in and sign a waiver. Coat hanger available upon walking in -they take only cash or check so have these ready! - they don't have a phone. ALL contact is via email or walk-in so make sure to book appointments in advance Have fun!! My party and I sure did! Far exceeded our expectations! Can't wait to go back!

I use to study Kyudo a few years ago when I live in Osaka so was looking for a place I can practice…read moremy Archery and happen to found this place. It's my first time being here definitely won't be my last not only does the owner friendly and helpful but is willing to take the time to teach people who are not experienced and Archery. When I have arrived I was able to take a few practice shots and then get my feeling adjusting is plenty of space and great for beginners and advance. I usually don't give 5 stars but the fact that I was given great service & the owner was very knowledgeable I can't complain I even pay Advance. Make sure you bring cash payment is usually taken by cash only.

Took a lesson here today with Jess. She explained everything clearly, emphasizing safety and also…read moremaking great suggestions that helped me significantly improve my shooting in only an hour. Additionally, she made the experience fun. I only did the hour-long introductory class but plan to come back to take the 6-week class. I highly recommend Chicago Archery if you've been thinking about trying archery or if you did it a long time ago and want to get back into it. It was a great experience.

Friendly, helpful folks. I really liked it…read more I brought my niece and nephew here while I was visiting and we had a great time. They were very friendly and relaxed. They know what they are doing and what's more is they help you when you need it. We reserved our time, rented our gear and we were good to go for the hour. It was a really easy process and a reasonable price, too. I'd recommend them to anyone who wants to learn about archery or practice their skills and have some fun.

So... I was watching the Olympics archery competitions and was reminded of my desire to really…read morelearn about archery. It was something I dabbled with, casually taking a few lessons on a recurve, but not really applying myself to the craft. I decided to visit my local archery store, Top Shot, to take a few more steps in that direction. I was greeted by Dana, who was wonderful, and knowledgeable about helping a beginner like me get started in the intricate world of bows and equipment. She helped me decide on a good quality, beginner compound bow (Elite Ember), then she helped me get my new bow ready for practice by determining the best draw length, pull weight, and arrows for target shooting. She also referred me to a great resource for lessons and open range practice. I'm definitely recommending Top Shot for great customer service and then selection of equipment.

Very knowledgeable guys, tons of supplies and gear to shop for! We will be back for sure!read more

Been going there for years. Very helpful and experienced crew with both Firearms and Archery. Good…read moreselection of ammo and accessories too. I'd give them 5 stars, but they're hampered by Cook County's ridiculous and totally ineffective gun laws.

Older guys are great. Kids although knowledgeable are not interested in helping you out the would…read morerather sit on thier bucket than have to go out of their way to help you. I had a bad experience here years ago and went other places. Wanted to support local business and went again. First experience was good. Next one told me the kids working there don't give a crap about you or the shop.

My husband and I were brand new to archery when we met Rich at our sportsman's club event late last…read moresummer, where he was instructive, patient and informative. We ended up at the store to have our bows properly fitted (our local big sportsman's store setup turned out to be extremely sub-par), and our experience there was the same - instructive, informative, and patient with all our newbie questions, despite a very low total to our transaction and bows purchased elsewhere. Our two subsequent visits have been the same, and over the hours we have spent in the store and on their range, we've seen all the other customers' experience similarly. On those visits, we purchased upgrades to the elements of our starter bows, but these were both initiated by us asking about them - they've never made a suggestion that would cost us more money for the upsell (other than the obvious and otherwise-inevitable upgrade to a Mathews bow in the future - haha). There are several archery stores which are closer to us, and I'm sure most of them are fine, but Scott, Rich, Brandon and the rest of the staff have all been fantastic to work with. We'll keep going back here, thanks!

Incredibly rude, condescending and arrogant attitude. Not sure if that guy was the owner.read more

I've been a member since December 2023 and have been very happy with the classes, ranges, and the…read morehuge list of year round events/competitions (indoor and outdoor) offered through NSAC. All the instructors have offered amazing help with improving my shooting as well as giving solid advice on equipment and modifications. I highly recommend this club whether you're just a casual archer or looking to bring your game to the next level.

Unprofessional. Classes canceled 10 minutes before class. Arena not well ventilated.read more

Awesome staff. Very helpful gave my son several tips on how to shoot and take care of his bow…read more Answered all my questions in great detail.

Incredible customer service here! I came in to get help setting up my new recurve bow and to also…read morepurchase arrows, and the two gentlemen in the store were fantastic. They were friendly and perfectly professional, and both were highly knowledgeable on how to setup and fine tune my new bow. They answered all my questions (no matter how ridiculous they might have been!). Afterward, I went to their range to test out the bow and was pleasantly surprised. Although I had my own supplies, they had rentable equipment for individuals to use and shoot too. I'm sure I'll be back, and I plan to bring friends to check out the range as well!