Archery Traditions of Oklahoma is a family owned archery pro shop operated by the owner Ken Wilkins, his wife, daughter and brother. The shop’s mission is to promote archery and give people of all ages and backgrounds the opportunity to enjoy the sport. This pro shop offers an indoor range with 16 extremely wide shooting…
Necessity is the mother of invention. This is what drove Al Perelli to create what we now know as Bigshot Targets. After shooting through target after target in a matter of weeks, Al decided to create something that would last shot after shot for both mechanical and fixed broadheads. After weeks of trial and error,…
Spot Shooter Archery began in a small bedroom in the basement of Jim and Bibi Beasley’s home in 2002, and since then has grown into the incredible 2,500 square foot building it occupies today. Spot Shooter Archery also now has a 16-foot Team Spot Shooter trailer that acts as a travel archery store that travels…
Victory Archery has solidified its reputation as a leading innovator in the arrow market. Victory Archery offers exceptional archery products for hunters and target archers. Each arrow undergoes rigorous quality control processes for maximum performance and reliability. They are constantly researching physical and chemical compounds for cutting-edge, innovative and high-quality products. Victory Archery is the…
Jim-Bows Archery started in 1999 by Jim Johnson, an avid archer for over 30 years in Calgary, and a second location was opened in 2014 in Edmonton, Alberta with co-owners Carson Toy and Dave Schlottke. The Calgary location is housed in an 8000-square-foot building with a 4,000-square-foot range with 24 lanes that go out to…
By Rachael Reginek-Krenz One of the last things any hunter wants to do is lose a favorite arrow, or worst of all, lose the whole animal. The founders of Breadcrumb took this problem head on and created a solution that bowhunters around the nation are raving about. Breadcrumb is a relatively new company founded by…
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…
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.…
