Since 1956
OUR HISTORY
The Fresno Field Archers were reorganized from the Fresno Target Archery Club around 1956. The club moved from Pine Lake Lodge, near Roeding Park, to Millerton Lake in that same year. The first Fresno Safari was held in 1956 at the Millerton range. In 1958 the club began leasing a property in Fresno with the option to buy. After hosting the first Safari in Fresno that same year, the members exercised their purchase option and the property was paid off in 5 years. Fresno became our permanent home.
The Fresno Safari has become one of the nation’s longest running outdoor archery tournaments and attracts some of the world’s top shooters. In the early eighties, the Safari drew close to 1000 shooters! Along with Safari the club also hosts the Gene Foster Traditional Rendezvous. The Rendezvous draws traditional archers, bow makers, arrow makers, flint knappers and leather workers from around the state to try their hand at unmarked yardage 3-D targets, pop-ups, balloon shoots and speed rounds.
THE RANGE
Boasting a 5 star NFAA rating, you won’t find a nicer club-owned property for an archery range around. Located 45 minutes east of Fresno in Dunlap, the range consists of 60 separate target butts spread across 38 acres. Target distances range from 2 to 101 yds and both field and novelty shoots are held. The range also offers 60 separate broadhead pits and 3-D targets to hone your shooting skills. Nestled amongst the oaks, at an elevation of 1800 ft., the range offers an escape from the winter fog. In the spring, the hillsides explode with wildflowers making the short trip up Highway 180 a therapeutic escape from the stresses below. The range has a large clubhouse facility with a fireplace and heater, full kitchen, restrooms with hot showers, and an indoor shooting block. Plenty of camping space and RV hookups are available for members if they choose to spend a night or two at the range. Interested in becoming a member? Scroll Down.
WANT TO JOIN?
Individual Membership $50 / Year
Family Membership $95 / Year
Member Benefits:
- 24/7 Gate Access
- 5 Star NFAA Range
- 60 targets butts across 38 acres
- RV Camping
- Clubhouse with kitchen & showers
Safety is always our top priority. To become a member, you will need to come to one of our monthly club shoots to learn the rules of the range. You will also need to attend a club meeting to introduce yourself and be officially voted into the club. Please give us a call or send an email if you’re interested. We’re always looking for new members to help out with our two yearly events and general maintenance around the property. We look forward to meeting you.
CONTACT INFO
Phone
(559) 816-7184
fresnofieldarchers@gmail.com
Physical Address
39000 Dunlap Rd, Dunlap, CA 93621
Mailing Address
PO Box 764 Squaw Valley, CA 93675-0764