Here in south east Wisconsin there is a high-density of archery clubs.  I can think of at least six in a two to three county area. The clubs have even formed an alliance called the Lakeshore Bowhunter’s League (LBL) to coordinate shoot dates, set shoot dates of specific formats and share the proceeds equally.  This is a great place to live if you like archery.  I’m lucky enough to live only five minutes from West Allis Bowmen.  

The interesting thing about West Allis Bowmen is that it isn’t in West Allis, WI.  The club’s ancestors moved the club to its present location in Franksville, WI long ago.  We have active club members who have belonged since at least 1962.  A wealth of knowledge, no doubt.  WAB encompasses 60 acres including a twenty yard indoor range, ten to sixty yard practice butts, broadhead practice pit, broadhead course, two 3D ranges and a field archery course.  It takes a lot of work to keep the range fit.  

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