Archery in Illinois: Find a Place to Shoot, City by City
For archery in Illinois, you can pick from 41 places to shoot in 37 cities.
A strong NFAA state body, deep urban target clubs in Chicago, and a 3D and bowhunting scene that runs through the central and southern halves of the state.
Illinois has a solid archery scene anchored by the Illinois Archery Association (IAA), the NFAA state chapter. The IAA hosts events across all NFAA disciplines including the Indoor State Championship and the State Field Championship under the Field Archery of Illinois banner. USA Archery activity in Illinois runs through clubs and JOAD programs centered in the Chicago metro. Chicago, the Quad Cities, Springfield, Peoria, and the Metro East area hold the densest club scenes. Head into Central and Southern Illinois and you find clubs cut into hardwood forest with field and 3D courses. Bowhunting is significant statewide, with strong whitetail seasons across the central and southern halves of the state. Use the city list below to find the right club for your discipline and location.
Cities with a club or range
Questions archers ask about Illinois
We list 41 places to shoot in Illinois, spread over 37 cities, and Chicago, Aurora, and Benton have the most of them listed.