Archery Range

Hours and VISITOR INFORMATION

Range hours are subject to change on holidays, during staff shortages or due to severe weather. General hours are listed below; however, before visiting, please verify current hours using one of the options below:

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The Ben Avery Shooting Facility Archery Range welcomes walk-ins, or you can reserve a lane online ahead of time. The last customer may check in up to 30 minutes before closing. On days when hours extend past 3 p.m., the Archery Range will close at sunset or the scheduled closing time, whichever comes first. For questions or assistance, call 623-434-8119 or email us.

• Public archery check-in is located at Ben Avery Shooting Facility Clay Target Center Pavilion.
• The store closes 30 minutes before the ranges, and the last customer check-in is one hour prior to closing.
• Archers must bring their own equipment; targets are provided. Please do not alter, cover or add stickers to target faces.
• All children under 17 must be accompanied by a responsible adult and have a minor consent form completed.

FACILITY STORE HOURS

Monday: Closed
Tuesday–Wednesday: 7 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Thursday–Saturday: 7 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
Sunday: 7 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Range Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday–Wednesday: 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Thursday–Saturday: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Sunday: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Holiday Hours

Independence Day (July 4): Closes at 3 p.m.
Thanksgiving Day: Closed
Christmas Eve: Closes at 1 p.m.
Christmas Day: Closed
New Year’s Eve: Closes at 3 p.m.
New Year’s Day: Closed

PRICING

The Ben Avery Shooting Facility Archery Range welcomes archers of all ages and skill levels, offering an accessible and affordable experience for everyone from young beginners to seasoned competitors. Targets are provided on-site; however, pricing does not include equipment. Archers are responsible for bringing their own.

Explore Ben Avery Shooting Facility Archery Range

The Ben Avery Shooting Facility Archery Range is open to all visitors, welcoming shooters of all ages and abilities. With nine ranges offering target distances for every skill level, the facility provides shaded areas, water stations, and scenic views of the surrounding Sonoran Desert. It also hosts many well-known competitions each year, along with monthly 3-D fun shoots, and is a favorite venue for some of the world’s most accomplished archers.

While you’re there, stop by the facility’s store to shop for official gear, merchandise, ear and eye protection, and targets. While you’re there, ask about the Ben Avery Value Pass. Pay for 10 visits, get the 11th free, and never worry about it expiring. It’s the perfect gift for any shooter and available at the facility store and operations center.

Ben Avery Shooting Facility Archery RangeS

The Ben Avery Shooting Facility Archery Range is open to all visitors, welcoming shooters of all ages and abilities. The facility features nine ranges with target distances for every skill level, shaded areas, water stations, and beautiful views of the surrounding Sonoran Desert. It hosts many well-known competitions each year, monthly 3-D fun shoots, and is a favorite venue for some of the world’s most accomplished archers.

FAMILY RANGE

This range is designed for kids and families. Bows with a draw weight of 40 pounds or less are permitted on this range. This range may also be reserved for educational/coaching groups.

BROADHEAD/CROSSBOW LONG RANGE

This range provides opportunity for archers to practice with broadheads and crossbows at fixed distances from 20 to 100 yards. This range has a shade canopy and tables. Targets are provided. There are limited number of broadhead targets. Please use the appropriate ones. Crossbows can only be shot here and on the walking courses. This range is often closed for tournaments, please check our website for closures.

LOWER HILL COURSE | 14 TARGETS

This course is set with spot targets providing archers the opportunity to practice by shooting targets at a variety of angles and distances up to 60 yards. Follow signs at the start of the Lower Hill Course.

UPPER HILL COURSE | 14 TARGETS

This course is set with animal silhouette targets amid steep terrain with challenging shots of up to 60 yards. Follow signs at the start of the Upper Hill Course.

WORLD ARCHERY RANGE

This range is for World Archery Practice ONLY. Formerly called FITA. Only bows with a draw weight of 55 pounds or less.

KNOWN DISTANCE PRACTICE RANGE

This range provides the opportunity for archers to practice at fixed distances from 15 to 60 yards. This range has a shade canopy, tables, and lighting. There is one “Cub Target” for the kids.

ANIMAL COURSE | 14 TARGETS

This course provides archers the opportunity to practice shooting at animal silhouette targets set on flatter terrain, with shots of up to 60 yards.

FIELD COURSE | 14 TARGETS

This course provides archers the opportunity to practice shooting at spot targets set up to 80 yards.

HUNTER COURSE | 28 TARGETS

This 28 target course provides archers with spot targets on the first half and animal targets on the second half. This course has flatter terrain with shots up to 60 yards. At target #12, the trail splits and the archer may choose to complete the short course or to shoot the additional 10 targets of the long course.

BEN AVERY SHOOTING FACILITY RULES

• Safety is everyone’s responsibility. If you see unsafe bow handling, you have the range’s permission to correct the problem. If you see someone violating the range’s rules, please inform Range Staff, Volunteers, or the Ben Avery Clay Target Center immediately.

• Firearm use is prohibited on all archery ranges.

• Always inspect your bow and arrows to ensure they are in working order before shooting. Never shoot damaged equipment.

• All archers must shoot at the shooting line.

• Footwear, shirts, and pants/shorts/skirt/dresses are required at all times. Do not wear any clothing or jewelry which may become entangled in the bow. Hats and closed toed shoes are highly recommended.

• Field tips only. Broadheads are only permitted to be shot on the Broadhead/Crossbow Range.

• Crossbows are permitted on the Broadhead/Crossbow Range and walking courses only. Walking with a loaded/cocked crossbow is not permitted.

• Knock an arrow only when ready to shoot. Do not aim your bow, knocked or otherwise, at another person. Draw your bow only at the shooting line and only to the maximum extent allowed by your arrow. Do not overdraw your bow. Dry firing can cause severe damage to your bow and injure yourself and people nearby; never dry-fire your bow.

• When drawing your bow, ensure the arrow is pointed down or is parallel to the ground, never up or away from the range. “Sky drawing” presents a hazard to other shooters and is not allowed. Flight archery is not allowed at the range.

• Shooting is permitted when all persons are behind the shooting line and safe shooting conditions exist.

• Only shoot into authorized targets that are backed by target butts or bales (3D targets exempted) and only from designated shooting positions, yardage markers, etc. Know your target and what is beyond. Hunting is not allowed anywhere at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility.

• Shooting or damaging a saguaro cactus on this facility, even unintentionally, is a Class 4 felony in the state of Arizona and is punishable by a maximum sentence of 3.75 years in prison. (A.R.S. §3-932)

• Check behind you before pulling arrows out of the target.

• If you are retrieving a missed arrow, place your bow in front of the target to let others know you are behind the target butt. Be respectful of other archers and do not spend an inordinate amount of time searching for your arrow.

• Deposit all trash in containers and cigarette butts in appropriate receptacles.

• Ben Avery Outdoor Archery Range is a public facility. Please share the ranges with other customers and respect others and their equipment.

• Walking off of marked trails is prohibited. Non-Arizona Game & Fish Department vehicles are not permitted on walking courses.

• Keep pets on a leash at all times.

• Alcohol and illegal drugs are not permitted on the archery range. Individuals under the influence of drugs or alcohol are prohibited from shooting. This may include over-the-counter and prescription drugs that can affect a person’s ability to operate machinery.

Never mix alcohol/drugs with your shooting activities.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Volunteers are an essential part of the Ben Avery Shooting Facility. They play a key role in a variety of activities, from serving as range safety officers and camp hosts to assisting with maintenance, setting up targets, coaching, leading educational and safety programs, helping with events and competitions, and more. Make an impact and join the team by becoming a volunteer today!