Island archery shops

[the1mike]

Hey guys, just wanting to get into bow hunting, target practice type stuff. looking for shops around Nanaimo that sell compound bows. I have been into Wholesale sports here, and am going to go to Bucky's in Duncan. Is there anywhere anyone can recommend?

[john.b]

i am not into archery but I did see some bows at Island Outfitters in Victoria. You could always get in touch with the nanaimo fish and game club and see who/ what they recommend (perhaps they even know of a member or two selling some used gear)

[the1mike]

I will get in touch with them in the new year, thanks.

[Geo.338]

I recommend Buckys .Large archery department and top notch customer service has been my experience .

[Downwind]

Second Bucky's. They are an archery focused shop.

[BCHoyt]

Talk to Rick at Wholesale sports.. he is a great guy and very helpful.. Sold me and my wife our bows..

[fuzzybiscuit]

Take the drive up to Campbell River and stop in at River Rip Off.

Ask to speak with Gay Dan. Everyone will know who you are talking about. And no, I have no first hand knowledge as to why everyone calls him that.:oops:

[000buck]

Vantage point outfitters....

[Chopper333]

Second Vantage Point....

[the1mike]

I went into Wholesale sports 3 times. he second time I went someone actually talked to me, for about 2 minutes, then literally walked away from me as I was still trying to ask questions. Not to keen on going back if I can avoid it.

[field marshal]

I went into Wholesale sports 3 times. he second time I went someone actually talked to me, for about 2 minutes, then literally walked away from me as I was still trying to ask questions. Not to keen on going back if I can avoid it.

I've had exactly the same experience you've had in there!! One exception was a guy named Tony, who was very helpful when we were Christmas shopping for my grandson's! All the girls are very polite and helpful, but those other "Dicks" behind the gun counter suck rocks!!:icon_frow
One of them ,I hear is a member on this site??? Go figure??---Cheers---Field Marshal.

[the1mike]

They are going to have to get their act together when Cabelas opens up!

[john.b]

I said that to a guys at wholesale last week.. Cabelas opens this fall!!!

They are going to have to get their act together when Cabelas opens up!

[Spy]

X3 Vantage point Out fitters, Bill is great to deal with & a site sponsor, look him up.

[the1mike]

I'll have to make a trip down island then I guess!

[The Hermit]

Thanks for the props but to be honest VantagePoint Outfitters is better positioned to help an experienced archer that definitely knows what he/she wants. I am happy to serve you a coffee at my home and share what little knowledge I have and let you shoot my bows if you like. I am more than happy to give any HBC'er an formal introductory lesson at no cost. I would recommend Bucky's as a full service shop and you should also talk to Mike at Stick and Strings Sports > https://www.facebook.com/StickAndStringSports

If you are in Nanaimo you should absolutely check out the local Archery Club at the F&G > send Awishanew (http://www.huntingbc.ca/forum/member.php?627-Awishanew) here a PM to get the details.