Outdoor Range
The outdoor range sits on approx. 80 acres of beautifully wooded leased land. There is a clubhouse, picnic tables, fire pits, playground equipment, and room for RV parking. Outdoor shooting on the static range and 3D loops is available year round. In summer, three 3D loops are open that vary in size from 3.5-5 km in length, and in the winter two 3D loops are maintained. Traditional and Compound Bows only – No Crossbows or Broadheads.
News and Announcements
Volunteers Needed Sat Oct 7
Volunteers needed to help pull targets and set up 2 winter loops on Saturday Oct 7 from 9 am – Noon. Bring ATVs and trailers! Text Range Director Doug Schaefer at 780-203-3029 if you can make it. If enough volunteers are available he would also like to tackle insert repairs and static range target repairs.
Membership Director Needed
Effective Jan 1/2024 the Membership Director position is open at Parkland Bowbenders. Interested parties can contact Club President Bob Smith via email at president@parklandbowbenders.ca. Duties include:
Masters Indigenous Games Sept 29-Oct 1/23
Members are advised that the Masters Indigenous Games will be held at the Parkland Range September 29 – October 1. Preliminary schedule is practice on Static Range Friday, and competition on the 3D Loops Saturday and Sunday. Members can still attend the range at this time, however, please give space to these archers to have
Alberta Indigenous Games Aug 16-18
We are extremely pleased to host the AIG at the Parkland Bowbenders range. We ask that members yield to these young archers and give them space to have their event. Schedule: Wednesday Aug 16 the Static Range will be occupied during the day till 6 p.m. Thursday 17th and Friday 18th the competitors will be
Range Closed for ASA 3D Shoot
The range will be closed to members from 8 am Friday June 23 until Sunday evening for the ASA 3D Shoot.
Static Range Closures – Junior Program
Throughout the summer, the Static Range will be closed to club members due to the Junior Program. This will happen 1-2 evenings a week. Members can check the Junior Program Schedule on the Juniors page each Sunday to plan ahead. The program runs weather permitting.
Cabin Fever 3D Shoot 2023 - Longest Shot Winner Nick Maksymyk! Pheasant at 82 yards.
Below Photos:
Grand Prix Compound Winner Tim Hooey, Second Place Chris Drewes, Third Place Cam Herbert
Traditional Grand Prix Winner Ray Pelletier
Club History
Parkland Bowbenders was founded in the early 1970’s after the previous club known as the Glory Hills Archery Club folded.Over the years, Parkland Bowbenders Archery Club has gained the reputation of being one of the strongest and most progressive clubs in the greater Edmonton area. We host many events and provide options for young and old alike to experience traditional archery, archery as a sport, practice for bow hunting and recreation for the whole family. If you would like further information, please feel free to email us at info@parklandbowbenders.ca or you can contact any of the directors listed on our Contacts page.