Saturday, January 9, 2027
Richmond Raceway Complex (Old Dominion Building) • 600 E Laburnum Ave, Richmond, VA 23222
Presented by Green Top Sporting Goods
The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR), in partnership with Ward Burton Wildlife Foundation, invites the archery and conservation community to participate in the 2027 DWR Archery Open. The third annual competition will take place Saturday, January 9th, 2027 in Richmond, Virginia, featuring opportunities for youth and adult level competitors. Event proceeds will contribute to connecting people to conservation.
Registration Fees
- Adult registration: $50
- Youth (11–17) registration: $35
- Open Championship: $100
Back in 2027
Try Archery
New to archery? Beginners are welcome to join DWR volunteers and conservation partners on our “Try Archery” range. Experienced instructors will provide everything you need to be successful and safe. No experience or equipment is needed to join the fun! There will also be some fun breakout sessions! Check out the Try Archery schedule below for more info.
Open Championship
For more competition and big payouts, join the Open Championship, where experienced archers compete for a share of up to 75% of the registration pool in cash prizes. Registration is $100. The more competitors, the bigger the payout — see official rules for full details.
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2027 Try Archery Schedule
The Try Archery range will be open from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST to the public on a first-come, first-serve basis and will feature the following breakout sessions:
- 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM: Shoot with the Pros: Experienced competitive archers will be on-site for Q&A and for coaching new or intermediate archers.
- 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM: 3D Archery Instruction with Fellowship of the Arrow: Learn about the ins and outs of 3D archery with Fellowship of the Arrow, a fellowship of shooters with a passion for traditional archery in the heart of Virginia.
- 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM: Adaptive Archery with Jacobs Chance: Cheer on participants from Jacobs Chance, a non-profit dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities through inclusive programs fostering growth and connection.
Hover Ball will be available all day!
2027 DWR Archery Open Sponsors
Thank You to Our 2027 Sponsors
We are grateful for the support of our sponsors of the DWR Archery Open!
Robin Hood Sponsor
Special thanks to the Ward Burton Wildlife Foundation for their collaboration, support, and partnership on the DWR Archery Open.