Become an ATA Member
Thank you for your interest in the Archery Trade Association! Every day, the ATA works to inspire growth, increase participation, and preserve the sports of archery and bowhunting. The ATA is the industry’s most collective and powerful voice. Each and every retailer, distributor and manufacturer that we proudly call members enjoys a level of support, promotion and access not found anywhere else.
Want to know how your membership dollars work all year round? Watch this video to learn about your benefits, then continue to watch and learn how we Advocate, Recruit, Reactivate and Retain (R3), and Partner for Growth. Interested in Attending or Exhibiting at the 2023 ATA Trade Show? Membership is required and registration opens in August. A separate registration is required so stay close and register early.
A 2022-2023 ATA membership is valid from April 1, 2022 – March 31, 2023, and dues are not prorated. If a member joins mid-year they must pay for an entire year.
Please review the membership categories below and click on the appropriate link to apply for membership in your business category. You will need to create an account to apply for membership. Your application will be reviewed and approved by ATA Staff within 7 business days. ATA reserves the right to change your membership category based on the verification documents provided. Each membership category description will include a list of the required verification documents for that category.
*Government registration indicates any document that registers the company with a local, state, or federal government entity. Examples: State Business License, Federal Tax ID Paperwork, Sales Tax Registration, Registration with the Local Chamber of Commerce, etc.
Questions? Contact John Lewis, senior manager of membership, at (507) 233-8147 or johnlewis@archerytrade.org.
Need to renew your membership? Click here to view your profile and make payment.
RETAILERS & RANGES
ARCHERY PRO SHOP RETAILER
Archery retail businesses that sell, service and promote archery and/or bowhunting equipment, products and services directly to consumers from a physical location.
Dues: $135
Verification Required: *Government registration, pictures of your store (inside and outside) if they are not available online, and invoice copies from two suppliers. Each invoice should be $1,000 or more.
Become an Archery Pro Shop Retailer member.
ARCHERY RANGE
Archery retail businesses whose programs are designed for archery shooting from a physical location.
Dues: $135
Verification Required: *Government registration and pictures of your store (inside and outside) if they are not available online.
Become an Archery Range member.
BASIC RETAILER
Archery retail operations new to the industry within the last 3 years and who have not applied for nor been approved as any other class of retailer. A business can be a Basic Retailer for up to 3 years.
Basic Retail members are required to complete the Basics of Archery Retail course in the MyATA Learning Center, obtain Level 1 Archery Instructor certification and provide a copy of their business license and business plan prior to the end of the membership year to be considered for renewal.
Dues: $55
Verification Required: *Government registration (if registered), pictures of your store (inside and outside) if they are not available online, and invoice copies from two suppliers for any amount.
Become a Basic Retailer member.
ARCHERY RESELLER
Retail business entities, including, without limitation: department stores, mail-order, internet- and catalog-exclusive businesses that sell archery and/or bowhunting equipment and products directly to consumers.
Dues: $135
Verification Required: *Government registration, website with E-Commerce, and invoice copies from two suppliers. Each invoice should be $1,000 or more.
Become an Archery Reseller member.
MULTIPLE CHANNEL RETAILER
Archery retail businesses that sell, service and promote archery and/or bowhunting equipment, products and services directly to consumers from five or more physical locations and use other marketing channels such as internet sales and/or catalog sales, all having the same retail name and ownership.
Dues: $1,200
Verification Required: *Government registration, website with E-Commerce, and a list of your store locations that carry archery equipment.
Become a Multiple Channel Retail member.
MANUFACTURERS & DISTRIBUTORS
REGULAR MANUFACTURER
Any corporation, partnership or other legal and lawful entity whose primary business is to manufacture, distribute and sell archery and/or bowhunting products.
Dues: $2.25 per square foot of booth space OR $600 for non-exhibiting members. Click here to learn more about the Trade Show.
Verification Required: *Government registration and digital presence (website or social media).
Become a Regular Manufacturer member.
BASIC MANUFACTURER
Any corporation, partnership and other legal and lawful entities who are new to the industry of manufacturing and sale of archery and/or bowhunting products and who have not applied for nor been approved as a Regular Manufacturer.
Basic Manufacturer status is a classification that can be renewed each year for up to 2 years. Upon completion of the second year, organizations will automatically be reclassified as Regular Manufacturer.
Dues: $250
Verification Required: *Government registration and digital presence (website or social media).
To attend the annual Trade Show, Basic Manufacturers must exhibit in the Innovation Zone.
Become a Basic Manufacturer member.
REGULAR DISTRUBUTOR
Any corporation, partnership or other legal and lawful entity whose primary business is the distribution and sale of archery and/or bowhunting products to retail operations for resale to the public.
Dues: $2.25 per square foot of booth space OR $600 for non-exhibiting members. Click here to learn more about the Trade Show.
Verification Required: *Government registration and invoice copies from two suppliers. Each invoice should be $1,000 or more.
Become a Regular Distributor member.
INDUSTRY PARTNER
NON-PROFIT
An organization with 501(c) 3 or 4 status with a mission and goals that align with those of the ATA and/or have a working relationship with the ATA.
Dues: $250
Verification Required: 501(c)3 documentation, national scope, working relationship with and approval by the ATA. If your non-profit also operates an archery range, please see the Archery Range Membership.
GOVERNMENT
Agencies that participate in the promotion, support, education and/or management of archery, bowhunting, hunting, shooting, and outdoor recreation. This includes but is not limited to schools, city, town, country, state and Federal agencies.
Dues: $250
Verification Required: Proof of agency or municipal incorporation, and website.
ADDITIONAL MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES
MANUFACTURER’S SUPPLIER
Any corporation, partnership or other legal and lawful entity whose primary business is to manufacture and sell parts or components to other manufacturers to be used in archery and bowhunting products. Components manufactured are not sellable to the consumer.
Dues: $250
Verification Required: *Government registration and website.
Become a Manufacturer’s Supplier member.
OUTFITTER / GUIDE
Any corporation or other legal and lawful entity that employ professionals who are trained to provide services to bowhunters and that provide hunting opportunities with an emphasis on bowhunting.
Dues: $250
Verification Required: *Government registration and website.
Become an Outfitter / Guide member.
SALES REPRESENTATIVE
Archery sales representative organization, group or other legal and lawful entity involved in selling archery and/or bowhunting equipment and products and/or services to retail operations.
Dues: $1,200
Verification Required: *Government registration and contacts from two manufacturers you currently represent.
Become a Sales Representative member.
MEDIA
Any corporation, partnership or other legal and lawful entity whose primary purpose is the production of media such as print and broadcast media, blogs, films, DVDs, etc.
Dues: $600
Verification Required: *Government registration and website.
SUPPORTING
Any corporation, partnership and other legal and lawful entity that works with or provides services to a corporation, partnership or other entity in the hunting, shooting and outdoor industry and/or the archery/bowhunting industry.
Dues: $250
Verification Required: *Government registration and website.
ARCHERY SERVICE PROFESSIONAL
Any corporation, partnership, individual, or other entity that provides services and programs designed for archery shooting whereby the majority of their annual gross revenues related to archery and/or bowhunting accrue from shooting and services rendered.
Dues: $250
Verification Required: *Government registration, a digital presence (website or social media), and two invoice copies from suppliers. Archery coaches must provide a business license or government registration and ONE of the following: club or shop affiliation, proof of certification, and a digital presence (website or social media).
