Idahoans love their archery, whether that’s for bow hunting or target shooting. With so many options available, it can be challenging to know where to start. Rest assured, there is a high-quality shop nearby. From bows, to sights, to accessories, and targets, here are the 10 best archery outfitters in the state.
For those living in and around Meridian, Idaho, Dead-On Archery is the archery store to visit. They sell bows, bow accessories, traditional bow and arrows, arrows, tools, and targets. Make sure to check out their event calendar to see what’s coming up, or sign up for a class.
Archery Invasion is to Pocatello what Dead-On Archery is to Meridian: a fantastic place to pick up all your archery needs. They stock a wide variety of arrow rests, quivers, sights, releases, and more. Check their website for an updated listing of events.
Archery Central in Caldwell, Idaho, is conveniently located and boasts an excellent in-door practice range, lessons, and leagues. Beyond that, they sell all the best equipment, including Death Harp strings, Axcel and Black Gold sights, Easton and Gold Tip arrows, and much more.
Mountain Archery in Rexburg, Idaho, is one of the larger stores on the list, carrying everything from 3D accessories to arrow rests, binoculars, bows, calls, sights, silencers, sleeping bags, and more. Their stock has to be seen to be believed, so why not head over to their website right now and check it out for yourself.
Black Sheep Sporting Goods in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, has been in business since 1975, and remains locally owned and operated. They stock hunting, fishing, camping, and marine equipment, alongside their bows and other firearms. They have an entire section of their store dedicated to archery, with industry leading brands including Hoyt, Bear, and Alpine always in stock.
King Fisher Sporting Goods and Pawn is a high-quality sporting goods store with an attached pawn shop. They sell a wide variety of firearms and hunting equipment from brand names like Beman, Muzzy, and more. Don’t see anything you like? They’re happy to special order you brand new or gently used bows, too!
Look for the barn-like red building and you’ll find Daybreak Family Archery. A mom-and-pop shop open since 2014, they’ve already made a name for themselves in the area as a premier supplier of archery equipment and knowledge. They’re happy to help the entire family and have a range attached, too.
Advantage Archery in Twin Falls is home to a national champion archer. They sell bows, indoor archery equipment, camo clothing, backpacks, custom bows and arrows, and more. Services include archery instruction and lessons.
Downwind Archery is another excellent choice for those living in the Idaho Falls area. They have a 24-hour performance guarantee, which states that “Any bow purchased at Downwind Archery that breaks during your hunt will be fixed within 24 hours. If 24 hours is not possible, we will pull another bow off the wall that is of equal or greater value, install your accessories, tune it, and set its sights” for you to use. If that’s not customer service, we don’t know what is.