traditional shops in syracuse, ny area

cedarshaft · November 23, 2009, 11:08:00 AM

I will be spending Thanksgiving in the Syracuse, NY area and wondered if there are any archery shops in the area that stock traditional equipment; wooden shafts, feathers, etc? Also are there any public courses that can be shot?

NY Bowhunter · November 23, 2009, 01:58:00 PM

There is a a shop southeast of Syracuse. I have been looking for a closer bow shop myself, but haven't found one.

Tollgate Bowhunting Supply
Tollgate Traditions
1233/37 US HWY 20
West Winfield, NY 13491
http://www.tollgatearchery.com/

ron w · November 23, 2009, 04:25:00 PM

As said above, Tollgate is a good one, George is a nice guy and great to talk to, been in the field for years.

woodchucker · November 23, 2009, 04:37:00 PM

A 3rd vote for Tollgate!!!!!

Probly an hour east of Syracuse,on US Rt.20. Certainly worth the trip!!! George also has an indoor range in the shop. Either bring your bow or you can "try-out" some of the many nice bows that he has in stock. But be careful..... Christmas may come "early"!!!!!

cedarshaft · November 23, 2009, 07:42:00 PM

Thanks for the info and I will see if he is open on Friday and might be able to stop by. Have a good holiday, and it little and shoot alot.

ron w · November 23, 2009, 10:25:00 PM

Throw a few extra dollars in you pocket, you never know what you might find there..lol, enjoy.

PhilNY · November 24, 2009, 09:56:00 PM

I have not been there in some time but 25 min south of Syr on I81 in Tully is Jeff Boardells shop. He was starting to stock some traditional stuff, but was mostly compound in the beginning.
It can't hurt to give him a call.
Here is his website
http://www.legendsoffall.com

PhilNY · November 24, 2009, 10:01:00 PM

Almost forgot about Pratts Falls. Has an outdoor range and field course.
http://nyfalls.com/pratts.html

Plus at Onondaga Lake in longbranch park there is an outdoor range.
Both free public ranges

November 25, 2009, 02:15:00 PM

Tollgate is quite a ways from Syracuse.......

MYSTIKBOW · November 25, 2009, 03:01:00 PM

Yup, Tollgate is more like an 1hr.&1/2 from Syracuse. I'd say it's worth the trip if your looking for somthing to do for a few hrs. Bring your bow too. Log onto George's web site,look around and then give him a call to be sure that he is going to be open.

ron w · November 25, 2009, 03:36:00 PM

I'm 2 hours from Syra. and 1 hour from Tollgate, use the thruway, and rt.28 to rt. 20.

woodchucker · November 25, 2009, 04:57:00 PM

Hmmmm..... I did say "about an hour" east of Syracuse, didn't I???