Idaho has a deep archery culture built around bowhunting and field archery. Idaho Field Archery is the state's official NFAA and IFAA affiliate, handling tournament sanctioning, state championship management, and the IFAA state slate. The Idaho State Bowhunters is the primary bowhunting and 3D advocacy organization, with their annual three-day 3D shoot pulling over 800 archers each July (held on the third weekend). USA Archery activity in Idaho runs through clubs and JOAD programs. Boise, Idaho Falls, Coeur d'Alene, Pocatello, and Lewiston hold the densest club scenes. Head into the Sawtooths, the Selkirks, and the broader backcountry and you find clubs cut into mountain terrain with field and 3D courses. Bowhunting is significant, with elk, mule deer, whitetail, bear, and wolf seasons that pull bowhunters from across the country. Use the city list below to find the right club for your discipline and location.
Cities with Archery Ranges
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Common questions about archery in Idaho
Idaho Field Archery if your priority is NFAA or IFAA field, indoor, or 3D competition. Idaho State Bowhunters if your priority is bowhunting advocacy and the July 800-archer 3D shoot. USA Archery if your goal is JOAD or USA Archery national events. Many Idaho archers belong to multiple.