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Fairfax, VA 22030
Dr. Katherine Edwards
Wildlife Management Specialist

Archery Qualifications

DEADLINE: The Archery Range qualification period will be held from Friday, April 19, 2024, through Sunday, June 23, 2024.

Please contact one of the approved Archery Ranges below for their availability and direct any questions about the qualifications or applications to Sgt. Earit Powell at earit.powell@fairfaxcounty.gov.

  1. Qualifications will now be required prior to the start of the application process.
     
  2. You must have a current qualification and be able to provide proof of qualification in order to apply.
     
  3. There will be a qualification fee for each attempt to qualify at an approved range - Maximum of 3 attempts to range qualify for the Archery Program. Please contact the range for their qualification fee and for an appointment.
     
  4. 2024-2025 Qualification Standards:
    Three out of three arrows in a 6- and 1/4-inch target at 20 yards and two out of three arrows in a 6- and 1/4-inch target at 30 yards. ALL qualification attempts must be done from a standing position, NO EXCEPTIONS.
     
  5. Crossbows and Compound bows only. Only bows used to qualify may be used to participate in the Archery Program. Those qualifying with crossbows may be required to bring their own target or pay an additional fee.
     
  6. Broadheads only - Field tips not permitted for use to qualify at the range.  “Practice” broadheads are no longer permitted for qualifications.  When going to the range you must have 3 or more broadheads with you in order to qualify.  Range Officers will not allow you to take one shot and then go out to your target to pull your arrow/bolt to take your subsequent 2nd and 3rd shots.  
     
  7. Broadheads must, minimally, cut a 7/8th-inch hole.
     
  8. Coring broadheads like the Toxic brand will not be permitted with range targets. If an archer wants to qualify with one, they must bring their own target block. See individual Range page for any restrictions.
     
  9. All qualification will be attempted from the standing position. If qualifying with a crossbow, you may utilize a rest if it is attached to your body, or you can utilize a shooting stick (monopod or bipod shooting sticks only; tripod shooting sticks are not permitted). Tables or benches of any kind may not be used.
     
  10. Important: You may only hunt with the same equipment you qualified with. This includes, but not limited to, crossbow and bolts, compound bow and arrows, broadheads and sights. If you change any equipment after you have qualified, you must requalify with your new equipment.
Where may I range qualify for the Archery Program?
  1. Participants may qualify at an approved public (or private) archery range. Range qualifications are by appointment only. Appointments for Group qualifications are preferred.

All attempts to range qualify for the Archery Program will be closely monitored and recorded by the Range Master and Fairfax County.

  1. Range master’s decision regarding range safety or qualification is final – NO appeals.
     
  2. Failure to comply with all range rules and instructions by a range master will result in immediate removal from the site and failure to qualify to participate in the Archery program.
     
  3. Qualifications are valid for one (1) year.

Please contact one of the approved Archery Ranges below to make an appointment in order to qualify and become eligible for participation in the Archery Program.

Approved Archery Ranges

Archery Range Address Archery Range Masters

502 E Market Street
Leesburg, VA 20176
Main Phone: 
Website: www.doublexarchery.com

Archery Range Capacity

- No practice shooting at range targets prior to qualification
- Compound bows
- Crossbows

No Appointment needed

Hours of Operations:
Tuesday to Saturday – 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Sunday – 12:00 PM (Noon) to 6:00 PM

Contact: Double X Archery Staff

Phone: 540-206-0041
E-mail: info@doublexarchery.com

**Qualification Fee:  $10.00 per attempt


 

                             

Archery Range Address Archery Range Masters

5185 Lee Highway

Warrenton, VA 20187

Main Phone: 540-349-1631

Website: http://www.hoffmanarchery.com/

Archery Range Capacity

-Crossbows
-Compound bows

By Appointment Only

Contact: Contact anyone at the shop to make an appointment.

**Check with ranges on qualification fee per attempt. Cost could range from $5.00-$10.00.

 

Archery Range Address Archery Range Masters

14708 Mount Olive Road

Centreville, VA 20121

Main Phone: 703-631-4495

Website: http://www.arlingtonfairfax-iwla.org/

Archery Range Capacity

-No practice shooting at range targets
-Crossbows
-Compound bows

No Appointment needed.
Tuesdays: 6:00 pm until dark
Sundays: 9:00 am-12:00 pm (noon)
**Range Closed Easter Sunday**

Contact:   Dick Riemer

Phone: 703-543-8585

**Qualification Fee:  $10.00 per attempt


 

                             

Archery Range Address Archery Range Masters

 

19237 Mountain Springs Lane

Leesburg, VA 20175

 

Main Phone: Range not staffed. Communicate with range officers via email

 

Website: www.loudouniwla.org/

Archery Range Capacity

-Crossbows
-Compound bows

By Appointment Only

Email for appointment to qualify. Saturday and Sunday only.

Contact: Jim Cummings
Email: Jim2160@gmail.com
Phone: 571-296-6773

**Check with ranges on qualification fee per attempt. Cost could range from $5.00-$10.00.

 

 

 

 

       

Archery Range Address Archery Range Masters

12506 Izaak Walton Drive

Brentsville, VA 20136

Main Phone: Range not staffed. Communicate with range officers via cell phone number

Website: http://www.pwiwla.org/

Archery Range Capacity

-Crossbows
-Compound bows
-Practice shooting at range targets with field tips only is authorized.

By Appointment Only

Contact: Rick Stark to make appointment

Phone: 540-446-3862

**Check with ranges on qualification fee per attempt. Cost could range from $5.00-$10.00.

 

Archery Range Address Archery Range Masters

10875 Hampton Road

Fairfax Station, VA 22039

Website: http://www.novaarchers.org/

Archery Range Capacity

-Crossbows
-Compound bows
-All NORVA qualifications will be done at the broadhead range.  Toxic Broadheads are allowed, but qualifiers using Toxic Broadheads must provide their own target block.

-Qualification times will be posted on the Range Website listed above.

POC #1: Joe Wolfe
Email: josephwolfe@cox.net
Mobile:  703-789-2979

POC #2: Mark Finkenstaedt
Email: mark@mfpix.com
Mobile:  202-258-2613

POC #3: Uwe Jacobs
Email: ffxarchery@uwejacobs.com
 Phone: 571-599-1977

POC #4: Billy Sepeck
Mobile: 703-595-3201

**Check with ranges on qualification fee per attempt. Cost could range from $5.00-$10.00.

Archery Range Address Archery Range Masters

155 Enon Rd.

Fredericksburg, VA 22405

Archery Range Capacity

-Practice shooting with field tips is allowed
- Compound Bows
- Crossbows: bring your own back stop or shoot the range backstop for an additional $5.00 charge.

POC #1: Jerry Haney
Email: Stafford.archers1@gmail.com

(540)-538-3118

-Contact Jerry Haney to make an appointment

POC #2: Duwayne Dunn

(979)-665-6501

**Check with ranges on qualification fee per attempt. Cost could range from $5.00-$10.00.                              
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