Founded in 2020, Griffin Archery recently expanded to a larger property of 7,000 square feet and now boasts the largest indoor archery range in East Texas with 18 lanes at 20 yards. The new outdoor range is now open with 3D and bag targets out to 60 yards. (Griffin Archery/Contributed Photo)

FROM STAFF REPORTS

Griffin Archery welcomed the Venturing Crew 369 Tyler chapter to its pro archery shop and range for a fun recruiting archery event May 14. A startup crew from Bullard also joined in on the fun.

The evening kicked off with food and fellowship between the two crews. There was a total of 30 youth and adults in attendance, according to organizers.

“Throughout the evening, games were played and rivalries were born,” Griffin Archery said. “Everyone had a great time getting to know each other and competing to see who the best archer was. They plan to have another event at Griffin Archery in the fall utilizing Griffin Archery’s new outdoor range.”

The Venturing Crew 369 had a blast. Venturing is a new “old” program of the Boy Scouts of America, according to the group. Originally part of the Exploring Division, it finally came into its own in 1998. It has become the fastest growing program of the BSA. Venturing is a fun program full of adventure and challenges for young adults ages 14 to 21. The program helps develop the skills needed for young adults to make ethical choices, acquire leadership skills, and take advantage of opportunities to advance their skills and knowledge in the areas of high adventure, sports, arts, hobbies, religious life, and Sea Scouting. Venturing provides positive experiences to help young adults mature and to prepare them to become responsible and caring adults.

Founded in 2020, Griffin Archery is owned and operated by Jay and Michelle Griffin, who along with their family, have been in the Tyler area since 2014. Jay has been an avid hunter and archer most of his life in Colorado. After moving to East Texas 10 years ago, he saw the need for a quality pro archery shop in Tyler. Their mission is to offer superior customer service while fostering the archery community and culture in East Texas.

The full-service pro archery shop and range offers top-of-the-line products for professional archers and enthusiasts alike — even left-handers.

“Our experienced techs can handle all your hunting and target archery needs whether compound, traditional or crossbow,” the shop said. “Griffin Archery offers free safety inspections of your archery equipment, layaway plans, beginner archery, improve accuracy, youth explore archery, and hosts special events and tournaments.”

With a recent expansion to a larger property of 7,000 square feet, Griffin Archery said it now boasts the largest indoor archery range in East Texas with 18 lanes at 20 yards. The new outdoor range is now open with 3D and bag targets out to 60 yards to get you ready for hunting trips or tournaments.

Griffin Archery is an avid supporter and contributor to local youth archery programs, including the Smith County 4H Archery and services the archery equipment of many of the surrounding camps and schools attended by Tyler youth.

Griffin Archery is located at 3509 SSW Loop 323, Tyler. Contact them by phone at 903-707-3013 or email info@GriffinArchery.com. You can also visit their website www.GriffinArchery.com or visit them on social media (Facebook: Griffin Archery or Instagram @griffinarchery).

If you would like more information about Crew 369, contact David Bush at 903-579-7500.