By Rachael Reginek-Krenz Melvin and Krysta Wright began M&M Archery Range and Pro Shop as a home-based business in 2009, and by 2013 the shop was moved to a 6,400-square-foot facility with 18 shooting lanes reaching up to 40 yards. This shop houses 3 full-time and 4 part-time employees and a number of popular archery…
Bear Creek Archery opened its doors in 1989. Dave, Sandy, and Steve Marsh took over the shop in 2015. The shop is housed in a 6,000-squarefoot building with one story with 16 shooting lanes that reach 30 yards. Including the three owners, the shop is staffed by five full-time and five part-time employees. About 75…
Inside Archery explored the research and development process for SIK Broadheads, a new subsidiary from the parent company of Bear Archery, Escalade Sports. We asked Chris Parrish, product development manager; Jack Borcherding, marketing manager; and David Hahn, engineer, about SIK’s three new broadheads. SIK broadheads has been in R&D for over 4 years. Each model…
The Archery Zone strives to provide their customers with service that big box stores simply cannot. They are locally owned and operated, and offer full services including string replacement and bow tuning; bow, crossbow, and arrow repair; and archery lessons. Inventory in this shop includes brands such as Hoyt, Mathews, Bowtech, TenPoint, Excalibur, Ravin, Easton,…
John Jackson is the owner and CEO of Global Archery Products with a goal in mind to ignite an interest in archery by making it fun and accessible. He wanted to create a game that would incorporate the whole family for fun and exercise. Extreme Archery has grown to become a worldwide sport enjoyed in…
Slick Trick’s founder Gary Cooper has a commitment to creating and producing top-quality products that customers can rely on. Gary’s passion and experience in the outdoors and as a bowhunter shows in Slick Trick’s innovative technologies. Slick Trick produces high-quality products that customers can rely on thanks to the innovations created by founder Gary Cooper.…
Screaming Eagle Archery opened in 2008, and Chris and Beth Alderman took over in 2013. Their mission is to provide customers with the largest selection of archery equipment. Screaming Eagle has an extremely knowledgeable sales team that allows customers to make the best, unbiased decision about which products are right for the customer and a…
Banks Outdoors is family owned and operated and was founded in 1994. Robert and Marlene Banks, as well as their family members, grew up in rural Minnesota, and the outdoors had become a staple in all of their lives. Each person brings their own outdoor experience to the table resulting in an excellent product line.…
Pelkey’s Archery began in 1975 due to the deep passion of bows and arrows. George Pelkey attended the World Archery Center, previously known as Teela-Wooket Camp, when he decided to share his passion with his friends and the community. In 1983 Pelkey’s Archery grew into a 24 x 36 sq. ft. building, and Pelkey slowly…
Alan Small of Hunting’s a Drag, Inc. spent a lifetime as an archer which lead to serious thinking about the equipment and accessories we use on every bow, especially the peep sight. That consideration was key in his development of the Quick Sight “Elite,” an adjustable rear-sight mounted on the bowstring. Hunting’s a Drag continuously…
Inside Archery had the chance to go behind the scenes with one of the owners, Ramuel Martinez regarding the booming success this shop has faced over the past several years. Big Woods Goods opened its doors in 2006, and originally focused on firearms. After relocating to their new 20,000-square-foot facility in 2010, the shop began…
