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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.

A 2023-2024 ATA membership is valid from April 1, 2023 – March 31, 2024, 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 Kim Watson, membership director, at (507) 233-8133 or kimwatson@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 Based on Archery/Bowhunting Annual Sales Volume:

Annual Sales VolumeDues
Up to $750,000$400
$750,001 – $3,000,000$600
$3,000,001 – $8,000,000$1,200
$8,000,001 – $15,000,000$2,400
$15,000,001 or more$4,800

Verification Required: *Government registration and digital presence (website or social media).

Become a Regular Manufacturer member.

REGULAR DISTRIBUTOR

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 Based on Archery/Bowhunting Annual Sales Volume:

Annual Sales VolumeDues
Up to $750,000$400
$750,001 – $3,000,000$600
$3,000,001 – $8,000,000$1,200
$8,000,001 – $15,000,000$2,400
$15,000,001 or more$4,800

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 / GOVERNMENT

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.

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: For Non-Profit: 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. For Government: Proof of agency or municipal incorporation, and website.

Become a Non-Profit / Government member.

 

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.

Become a Media member.

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.

Become a Supporting member.

ARCHERY SERVICE PROFESSIONAL

Any corporation, partnership, individual, or other entity that provides services and/or programs designed for archery shooting whereby the revenue generated is related to services rendered instead of product sales. If you are a certified archery coach or professional bow technician, please select this option.

Dues: $150

Verification Required: Archery Coaches – at least ONE of the following: proof of Level 2, BAI or higher coach certification, Federation# (for international only). Other Service Professionals – please provide government registration/business license (if applicable), link for your website or social media presence, and copy of an order/invoice for services or from a supplier. 

Become an Archery Service Professional member.

 

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