The Archery Shop & Range

09/04/2025

🏹 Archery Shop: Closed as of August 2025

We are thankful for the past 5 years serving Emmetsburg and surrounding as an archery shop and range. It has been exciting, rewarding, and a true joy meeting so many wonderful people—outdoorsmen, women, and kids alike. Archery truly is a lifelong sport, and while our shop is no longer a business, the opportunities to enjoy it in our community remain.

Kids will continue to experience archery through our schools, the Palo Alto County Lost Island Nature Center offers outdoor space for all ages, and public lands provide great opportunities for hunting. Plus, there are plenty of nearby events where you can enjoy shooting.

Keep shooting—we will too! 🎯

- Justin and Abby Burns

*****If you're looking for any last-minute archery gear before everything's gone, contact Justin at 563-271-7123. Examples-new target bales, backstops, bow hangers and a few new bows, sites, releases and accessories.

08/06/2025

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07/27/2025

Archery Shop: Update 📰

The final 3D shoot at Basswood Recreation was bittersweet. We have thoroughly enjoyed the past five years of archery in downtown Emmetsburg. As we move forward, we are beginning to reduce our inventory at the archery shop and intend to lease the archery range space to a business that will operate during weekdays.

Please be aware that once a new business takes occupancy, the space will no longer function as an archery shop, although we do not have a specific timeline for this transition. In the meantime, you are welcome to utilize the range until a new tenant occupies the space. We will be reaching out to our members to fulfill any remaining commitments. Gift cards (we are confident that all gift cards have been processed ✔️—please feel free to message us with any questions).

If you have any personal items, such as antlers 🦌 displayed on the wall or other belongings left at the range, we kindly ask that you stop by to collect them so they can be returned to their rightful place.

We have made great friends within the archery community and remain committed to supporting archery as a sport and hobby. We are genuinely grateful for the customers and friends we have made throughout our journey.

Below are the available locations for lease:

📍 2119 Main St., Emmetsburg, IA 50536
2,300 sq. ft. of commercial space available immediately
Flexible layout that can be remodeled to suit your business needs.
$950 + utilities or $1,250, which includes utilities and internet.

📍 2117 Main St., Emmetsburg, IA 50536
Shared office space also available next door
Private offices ranging from 100–500+ sq. ft., ideal for solo professionals or small teams.
Starting at $250.

📍 2021 10th St., Emmetsburg, IA 50536
NEW! Historic City Hall Renovation Underway
We are seeking multiple tenants for this exciting redevelopment:
- Large lower-level commercial space
- 1–2 customizable main-level commercial spaces
Units can be build-to-suit, making them perfect for retail, service, wellness, or professional use.

Lease terms and rental amounts will vary depending on the space, location, and specific build-out needs.

Thank you once again for all the enjoyable moments over the years. The equipment for bow tech work—such as building arrows, repairing bows, and replacing strings—will be relocated to a different site, sharing info soon.

Please feel free to share this information. 😊

- Justin and Abby Burns
Owners of the Archery Shop and Range

For inquiries regarding commercial spaces for rent/lease, please contact:
Abby Burns
712-2444

07/21/2025

🏹 3D Archery – Bison Challenge 🦬

Big shoutout to our winner drawn for the 100-Yard Bison Challenge:
📣 Conner Cosgrove

A huge thanks to everyone who came out to shoot.

Thank you to our sponsors, both past and present.

07/20/2025

5 MORE names added to the drawing for the new Elite Archery 🏹 bow….

Drawing later today‼️

07/20/2025

Perfect morning at Basswood County Recreation Area!

Grab your bow and come shoot 3D 🏹

07/20/2025

🚨 Three more entries for the Bison Challenge!

🦬🏹 This is your LAST CHANCE to take part—come shoot at the 100-yard target!
$20 for 5 arrows

Tomorrow is the big day, so don’t miss out on your shot at winning that awesome Elite Archery Bow! 🎯🔥

8AM-12PM
Basswood County Recreation Area
Emmetsburg, IA

07/19/2025

🦬 Bison Challenge 🏹
Think you’ve got what it takes?

Hit the 12-ring on the 100-yard BUFFALO target, and you’ll be entered to win a NEW Elite Archery Bow! 🎯

Only 1 archer has nailed it so far —
Will you be next?

You’ve got until tomorrow (8 AM–12 PM) to take your shot.

07/19/2025

07/16/2025

Join Us in Downtown Emmetsburg 🏹

Make plans to visit downtown Emmetsburg this Friday and Saturday for Sidewalk Sales event.

Enjoy incredible local deals, including at the archery shop:
✔️ $1 T-shirts
✔️ $5 sweatshirts
✔️ Archery gear discounts and more‼️

It’s a great opportunity to support small businesses, explore what’s at local shops, and enjoy a welcoming small town atmosphere.

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3D Archery 🏹 Shoot this weekend on Saturday and Sunday.

See you there!