Archery Ranges in Baltimore

Although archery is an individual sport, it also lends itself to competition and hunting. As with any physical skill, archery requires practice and dedication. However, many people would find it difficult to perfect their sport without the indoor and outdoor archery ranges throughout their areas. Within 40 miles of Baltimore, Maryland, are several ranges where archers can practice.

  1. Baltimore Bowmen

    • Some archers prefer recurve bows.

      The Baltimore Bowmen archery club operates on 65 acres of land that is part of the Gunpowder State Park. There are three ranges available for archery advocates. The Howard Hill course is a National Field Archery Association (NFAA)-approved range of 28 targets. A second course, named for Fred Bear, also has 28 targets and offers moving targets and tree stands. The third course is a 3D target range and is only used for special events. Monthly meetings are held at the clubhouse, and an online newsletter and calendar of events is available.

      Baltimore Bowmen
      Graham Memorial Park
      10301 Harford Road
      Glen Arm, Maryland 21057
      (410) 937-9698
      baltimorebowmen.com

    Deer Creek Archery

    • Some will prefer compound bows.

      Deer Creek Archery is located within 30 miles of Baltimore. The club has a pro shop and offers tuning and repair for Mathews, P.S.E. and Missions bows. There is an 8,000-square-feet indoor range with 3D targets where archers can practice their skills year-round. Deer Creek has earned a four-star rating by the National Shooting Sports Foundation.

      Deer Creek Archery
      3021 Churchville Road
      Churchville, Maryland 21028
      (410) 734-9554
      deercreekarchery.com

    Tuscarora Archers

    • Bowhunting whitetail deer is popular in Maryland.

      Tuscarora Archers is a family owned club in Frederick, Maryland, about 40 miles from Baltimore. The club has been in existence since 1954. It hosts archery tournaments and offers bowhunting, field practice and an indoor range. The club is affiliated with the Maryland Association of Archery, the National Field Archery Association and the International Bowhunting Organization. The club also hosts youth clinics and competitions and awards an annual scholarship to a high school senior.

      Tuscarora Archers
      Etzler Road
      Frederick, Maryland 21702
      (301) 695-5316
      tuscaroraarchers.com

    Twelfth Precinct Pistol and Archery Club

    • Targets like these are typical in a field course.

      Twelfth Precinct Archery Club is located about 20 miles southeast of Baltimore. The club offers a field course, which can be used year-round, and an indoor, 18-lane course, which is open daily to members and their guests. A 3D league meets on Tuesdays from mid-April through mid-September, and a monthly 300-round match is held October through March.

      Twelfth Precinct Pistol and Archery Club
      450 Harwood Road , POB 26
      Harwood, Maryland 20776
      (410) 867-0560
      twelfthprecinct.org