A League of Their Own - Archery Enthusiasts head Indoors

A League of Their Own - Archery Enthusiasts head Indoors

Heather shooting at some targets down range.

On these cold winter days, there is only so much hunting shows and Youtube that you can watch and after scrolling through a social media platform for the 100th time, you start to get the itch to go outside or just leave the house.   Old man winter has a grip on Illinois, this is when boredom and "cabin fever" get the best of us.  Especially those deer hunters.  Why them?

It's simple, their season just ended and now their weekends are no longer filled with visions of deer, but the question of what should I do?


Coming up with things to do in the colder months is easy enough for us.  We will be hitting the ice! But for some, sitting on a bucket in freezing conditions isn't what they would call a good time.

Archery deer hunters may find the time between the end of the season until the end of March quite tedious.   There are many things to keep you focused and entertained throughout the off-season. In nearly every part of the state there is an archery league where you can put your skills to the test.

Archery leagues are a great way to keep your skills keen and sharp. Research an archery shop near you, and call to see if they do leagues.  It's really that simple.

For so many hunters it makes sense to join a league. However, archery leagues are not just for hunters, archery enthusiasts and those who shoot traditional (long) bows are also encouraged to join a league. Plus it is a great time to spend with the family.

If you don't own a bow, some shops have rentals.  So instead of staying inside all winter, go out to your local archery shop. You'll meet great people and have a blast doing it.