WELCOME TO THE BIG FOOT ARCHERS

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WHO ARE THE BIG FOOT ARCHERS

Nestled on 40 beautifully wooded acres SW of Lake Geneva, WI is the Big Foot Archers archery club. Big Foot was founded in 1957 by a group of local archery enthusiasts looking for the camaraderie and challenge that the sport of archery can bring. These archers started out shooting in local gymnasiums, community clubhouses and such before purchasing the current grounds the club is located on. Today Big Foot boasts a membership roll of approximately 100 active members.

AFFILIATIONS

The Big Foot Archers are a proud supporter and member of the following organizations…

• Sportsman’s Alliance
• The NFAA
• The Wisconsin Bowhunters Association (WBH)
• USA Archery
• The Kettle Moraine Field Archery League (KMFAL)

Please consider becoming a member of any or all of these great organizations that protect and promote the sports of archery and bowhunting that we all love so well!

THE BIG FOOT CLUB GROUNDS and FACILITIES

The Big Foot Club grounds consist of the clubhouse, 3 outdoor ranges, a garage/shed for storage of club property, and a primitive camping campground

THE CLUBHOUSE 

The Clubhouse houses the indoor range, a meeting/social area, a bar, kitchen, and restrooms; it is fully heated and air-conditioned. The indoor range housed in the clubhouse is a 16-station 20-yard range with a full Block Target shooting wall. When shooting the indoor range there is a small per person daily shooting fee. The clubhouse is available for member use and non-member use for events such as birthday parties, anniversaries, graduation parties, etc. for a small fee. Contact Big Foot for more information if interested.

OUTDOOR RANGES

PRACTICE RANGE

The practice range consists of Block Targets and excelsior bale backstops set at distances ranging from 10 yards out to 60 yards. This range provides archers a variety of distances to practice and become proficient with their equipment at.

NFAA FIELD ARCHERY COURSE

The NFAA Field Archery Course is a 28 target Field Archery Range that consists of two 14-target excelsior bale courses cut through the rolling woods of the club grounds. This course is a marked distance course and allows archers to practice and shoot at distances from 5 yards out to 80 yards; this range is also used for the public 3D shoots the club sponsors 3 to 4 times a year, as well as an NFAA Field Archery Tournament.

CHALLENGE COURSE

The Challenge Course is designed to put your skills to the test. 3D targets are set up in real life shooting scenarios. Shooters can customize their experience on the 25 target course by using different shooting locations along the trail. If you are looking for a change up from traditional shooting courses, then the Challenge Course is for you!

CAMPGROUND

The campground is a primitive campground and is open for member use at any time, (if there is no club function occurring). Non-members may use the campground when the club hosts shoots that are open to the public.

CLUB EVENTS

Big Foot sponsors several club events throughout the year and all of these events are open to the public.
Some of these events include…

THE FRED KASCH MEMORIAL TRADITIONAL 3D SHOOT

This shoot is usually held in May each year and is in honor/memory of Dr. Fred Kasch, a longtime club member and archery enthusiast. THIS SHOOT IS FOR TRADITIONAL EQUIPMENT ONLY, MEANING RECURVE, LONGBOW, OR SELFBOW ONLY. Please check the website or shoot flyers for more information.

ANNUAL JUNE 3D SHOOT

This is the shoot that started it all for Big Foot. It consists of 30 3D targets, the majority of which are homemade, and some of the best food around. This shoot was started in 1972 and continues to this day! The targets are at unmarked distances with the use of rangefinders and binoculars being acceptable at this shoot. Please check the website or shoot flyers for more information.

KMFAL OUTDOOR FIELD ARCHERY SHOOT

This shoot is a marked distance field shoot, is generally held in July every year, but is subject to change by the KMFAL. Please check the club website and shoot flyers for more information.

AUGUST 3D SHOOT

This 3D shoot is generally held the first weekend in August and consists of 30 3D targets, the majority of which are Rhinehart 3D’s. The targets are at unmarked distances. The use of rangefinders and binoculars is acceptable at this shoot. Please check the website and shoot flyers for more information.

THE BFA SPORTSMANS BANQUET AND BLAST

This is a club fundraising banquet and is held in October every year. This banquet is open to all; members and non-members alike. There are a variety of raffles; gun boards, games of chance, walk around raffles, bucket raffles, etc. There is definitely something for everyone. Please check the website for more information as the event draws near. Attendance is limited and it sells out every year.

KMFAL INDOOR ARCHERY SHOOT – 300 ROUND

This shoot is an indoor spot shoot, a 300 round and is open to the public. The date of this shoot varies from year to year, so please check our website for more information or shoot flyers for more info.

BIG FOOT ARCHERS OPEN HOUSE AND BEGINNER ARCHERY EVENT

Did you ever want to give archery a try and didn’t know where to go to do this? Well Big Foot is here to help you out. This event occurs every year in February and is open to anyone looking to give the sport of archery a try. Big Foot will provide instruction and equipment; everything you need for an introduction to this great sport. Best of all – IT IS FREE.

BIG FOOT ARCHERS USA ARCHERY JOAD PROGRAM

This is a new program Big Foot is starting and more information will be coming shortly. Please check back!

ARCTIC BLAST

Do you enjoy the challenge of shooting 3D archery in all types of weather? Then the Arctic Blast is for you! The Arctic Blast is held every Sunday starting with the first Sunday in January and running until the end of February. Shooters pay one shooting fee, (per week), and can shoot as long/as many times as they want. Please see the website or shoot flyers for more information.

INDOOR LEAGUES

Big Foot hosts indoor 300 spot leagues on Thursday and Friday night; come out and join us for some winter archery fun. These leagues last 12 weeks and are open to members and non-members alike.
See the website for more information or contact Big Foot Archers if interested.

OTHER CLUB INFORMATION

MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING Big Foot Archers host a monthly membership meeting the second Wednesday of each month. Official club business is conducted at these meetings as well as induction of new club members. Meetings start at 7pm with a delicious potluck dinner. Dinner is followed up by the business meeting. The business meeting usually begins around 7:30pm.

BIG FOOT ARCHERS MEMBERSHIP

HOW DO I BECOME A MEMBER OF BIG FOOT

To join Big Foot Archers, you must complete the following process…

1. Complete a new member application. Applications are available at the clubhouse and can be picked up the night you join or whenever the clubhouse is open. You can also find a copy of the application online here.
2. Attend a monthly membership meeting. You can turn in your application and pay your membership dues at this time.
3. Upon completion of the application and dues payment, you will be sworn in during the monthly meeting you attend and given a fob that will allow you admittance to the club grounds and the clubhouse. ** FOBS must be purchased by members separate from their membership. **
4. You are now a full-fledged member of the Big Foot Archers. Congratulations and welcome to the club!
5. All memberships, (other than youth memberships) cover every member of the applicant’s family under 18 years of age.

TYPES OF MEMBERSHIP

Big Foot Archers has 2 types of membership available at this time.

Working Membership – the cost of this membership is $160.00 the first year, (this includes a $25.00 application fee and $10 FOB fee) and $125.00 every year thereafter. This membership requires the member to put in 10 work hours for the membership year.

Non-Working Membership – the cost of this membership is $310.00 the first year, (this includes a $25.00 application fee and $10 FOB fee) and $275.00 every year thereafter. This membership has no work hour requirements for the member.

BIG FOOT ARCHERS MEMBERSHIP CLUB USAGE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

CLUB USAGE – The club grounds and clubhouse are available for use by any club member any day of the week and any hour of the day. The exception to this is if there is a club function occurring or if someone has rented the club for an event, (birthday party, league shoot, tournament, etc.) We ask that you please be respectful of this policy.

There is no charge for using the outdoor ranges but there is a minimal fee for the following range usage.

INDOOR RANGE – There is a small daily fee for using the indoor range. (currently $6.00 for members and $9.00 for non-members) This allows the user to use the range for as long as they wish.

OUTDOOR 3D RANGE – There are 3D targets placed on the Challenge Course September thru December. This range is available for members and non-members to use. (Non-members must be accompanied by a member to shoot the range). There is a small shooting fee for using this range, (currently $6.00 for members and $9.00 for non-members).

HUNTING – THERE IS NO HUNTING ALLOWED ANYWHERE ON THE CLUB PROPERTY. ANY MEMBER FOUND HUNTING ON CLUB GROUNDS FACES POTENTIAL EXPULSION FROM THE CLUB. NON-MEMBERS FACE POTENTIAL CRIMINAL TRESPASS CHARGES.