Precision bow tuning, competitive coaching, custom builds, and Western hunt prep for serious Naples and Collier County archers. About 2 hours north via I-75 — and the work that justifies the drive.
If you're a competitive archer, bowhunter, or parent who wants quality archery instruction near Naples, this is the closest serious option — a private Archery Development Center, not a walk-in shop.
Collier County has solid recreational archery and ASA-style 3D shoots, but no Level-3-coached, Labradar-verified, outdoor-range studio. Naples archers serious about precision drive north.
Naples bowhunters chasing whitetail in Big Cypress and Picayune Strand, or prepping for Western elk and mule deer, come here for tuning and broadhead verification at real distance.
Naples youth competitors and parents looking for year-round competitive coaching make the drive periodically for clinics, tournament prep, and private lessons.
What's already great in Naples — and where serious archers run out of runway.
Naples has one established archery shop, and Collier County does not have a dedicated outdoor archery range. Surf & Turf Custom, located at 464 Tamiami Trail North in downtown Naples, has been operated by archery tech Henley Shotwell since 2008. The shop is a dealer for Elite, Hoyt, and PSE, and offers strings, cables, and bow tuning for most brands. Surf & Turf is a qualified shop run by a qualified tech , but it is a retail archery shop, not a range. There is no permanent target range on site; a customer can shoot to tune, but there is no way to verify a tune at 40, 60, or 80 yards. For a paper tune, string service, or setup on a new bow, Surf & Turf is an appropriate local resource. For any work that requires verification at real distance, the infrastructure to do it does not exist in Collier County.
Big-box retailers in Southwest Florida carry basic archery inventory, but none employ USA Archery certified coaches, offer Labradar Doppler radar for ballistic verification, or provide a 120+ yard outdoor range. Naples archers who need competitive-level precision bow tuning, broadhead flight verification, or coaching beyond the basics face a gap that the local retail market is not built to fill. For the bowhunter preparing for a Colorado elk hunt, the competitive shooter training for ASA outdoor nationals, or the archer wanting a custom Elite bow built around a specific shot process, the investment in the drive is the investment in the outcome.
Naples and the broader Collier County bowhunting community is active and committed. Local hunters pursue Florida whitetail, wild hog, and turkey on public land including Picayune Strand State Forest, Fakahatchee Strand Preserve, and the Big Cypress National Preserve area. Many also travel for Western big game , elk in Colorado, mule deer in Montana and Wyoming, and antelope in the high plains. Pre-season broadhead verification at real distance is not a luxury for these hunters; it is the difference between a clean ethical shot and a problem in the field. A bow that groups well at 20 yards can still have broadhead flight issues invisible to short-range paper tuning. Our outdoor range and Labradar setup exist specifically to find and fix those problems before the hunt.
Naples’ competitive archery community is smaller than Tampa’s or Orlando’s, but the archers who take the sport seriously face real limitations locally. There is no dedicated development facility in Collier County , no private ASA 3D field, no regulation USA Archery target bails on a permanent range, and no Level 3 coaching on staff. For Naples families whose youth archers are aiming at state titles, ASA nationals, or JOAD development, structured training at a facility with proper tools is what separates committed athletes from hobby shooters. For Naples archers who only need a custom arrow build or a custom bow string, our mail-in service eliminates the drive entirely , ship your components, and we build and ship back.
Your session is private — no walk-ins, no shared time, no distractions. The whole facility is yours for the booked window.
Cam timing, bare-shaft, walk-back, group, and broadhead tuning. Labradar ballistic verification on a 120+ yard outdoor range. $100/hr, $50 minimum.
Your bow fitted around your draw length, shot style, and goals. Elite Archery dealer. Every build includes a full tune.
One-on-one instruction from beginner through advanced. Process-based coaching with USA Archery certified coaches. Youth and adult.
Private ASA field, USA Archery regulation bails, evening sessions, and certified coaching for state and national competitors.
Purpose-built arrows for your bow, draw, and discipline. $6/arrow standard, $8/arrow tournament-grade. Mail-in service available.
Preparing Florida hunters for mountain terrain, extended shots, and high-pressure moments in Colorado, Montana, and Wyoming.
Total Archery Challenge demands long-range accuracy at unknown distances. Setup, tune, and rangefinder-verified training.
Shot placement, ethical distance, broadhead tuning, and equipment optimization — first deer or tenth elk.
Naples youth families coordinate quarterly clinics and intensive tournament-prep weekends.
USA Archery and ASA events at the state and national level. Multiple state champions, Shooters of the Year, and top-10 national finishes have come through this program.
Structured coaching with USA Archery certified coaches. Athletes develop shot process, mental game, and competition readiness through consistent individualized training.
Team Sarasota Archery Academy is a registered 501(c)(3). We're invested in developing youth archers — not selling product. Donations and sponsorships fund equipment, travel, and tournament fees.
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Naples has a legitimate archery shop in Surf & Turf Custom, which has operated since 2008 with a qualified archery tech on staff. What Naples does not have is an outdoor range for tuning at real distance, Labradar Doppler radar for ballistic verification, or USA Archery Level 3 certified coaching. Naples archers who need more than paper tuning and basic string work drive about 2 hours north on I-75 to Archery Sarasota for our private 120+ yard outdoor range and competitive development facility.
Approximately 2 hours north of Naples via I-75 North to exit 210, about 120 miles. We are at 7524 Castle Dr, Sarasota, FL 34240. Most Naples clients visit for specific services , precision tuning, custom bow builds, broadhead verification for Western hunts, or competitive coaching , and combine multiple services into a single trip.
No. Naples does not have a dedicated outdoor archery range. Surf & Turf Custom in downtown Naples is a pro shop without a permanent range, though a customer can shoot to tune at the shop. For outdoor distance tuning, broadhead verification at 40 to 80+ yards, or any shooting beyond short-range, Collier County archers need to travel. The nearest full outdoor facility is Archery Sarasota’s private 120+ yard range, about 2 hours north.
Surf & Turf Custom in Naples offers bow tuning and is a qualified shop for basic setup, string work, and paper tuning. For a precision tune that verifies at distance , multi-method tuning (bare-shaft, walk-back, group, broadhead, torque, creep, french, line) with Labradar Doppler radar confirmation at 40 to 120 yards , the nearest option is Archery Sarasota. Our tuning process is specifically built to solve the problems that short-range paper tuning cannot reveal.
Yes. Broadhead tuning on our private outdoor range , with Labradar verification at 40, 60, and 80+ yards , is one of the most common reasons Southwest Florida bowhunters make the drive. A shop without a range cannot verify broadhead flight at real hunting distance. If your broadheads are not grouping with your field points, a single session here will solve it before your Florida season or Western hunt.
Yes. Our custom arrow build service and custom bow string orders both ship nationwide. Send us your shafts and components for arrows at $6 per arrow standard or $8 per arrow tournament-grade, or order custom strings built with BCY 452 Extra material from GAS Bowstrings or ThreadZ Custom Bow Strings. Ship to: 7524 Castle Dr, Sarasota, FL 34240. Call or text 941-322-7146 to confirm your spec.
Yes. Team Sarasota Archery Academy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit competitive youth archery team. We welcome youth archers from Naples, North Naples, Bonita Springs, Marco Island, and throughout Collier County. The program has produced multiple Florida state champions, ASA Shooters of the Year, and top national rankings. Contact us to discuss scheduling and how the drive from Naples works for competitive families.
Our Naples clients make the drive because they need results Collier County cannot provide locally. If your bow needs a tune that verifies at 60+ yards, if your broadheads are flying off your field points, if you are preparing for a Western hunt, or if you want a custom Elite bow built around your specific shot process, the drive is an investment that pays off in a single session. Many Naples archers combine services , a tune plus arrow builds, or a coaching session plus equipment adjustments , to justify the drive time.
Appointment-only sessions on a private outdoor range. Book online or call to set it up.
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