About

Founded in 1953, Rib Mountain Bowmen (RMB), is one of Wisconsin's Northern most archery clubs. Nestled in the wooded hills just Northwest of Wausau. RMB is a 501C3 non-profit organization that strives to foster, encourage, and assist all people interested in archery, with a special emphasis on the area's youth, people with disabilities, and military veterans.

The goal of the club is to develop and create a spirit of good fellowship in all archers by providing facilities for practice and proficiency as well as encouraging the use of archery for harvesting legal game species. With the amazing comradery and access to the ranges 24 hours a day 7 days a week, RMB members can expect to expand their archery family and their love for the sport.

Facility

The facility sits on 40 wooded acres and consists of the following:

  • Clubhouse with bathrooms, kitchen, tables with seating, and bar
  • 20-yard indoor range with 18 lanes
  • 70-yard outdoor range
  • 28-target 3D range on improved trails
  • Campsite with grassed area for tents and multiple power stations for campers

100% Volunteer Driven Club

RMB members invest many hours supporting the surrounding community and maintaining the club's building and grounds.

  • 2023 – 3210 hours
  • 2022 - 3012 hours
  • 2021 - 1,945 hours
  • 2020 - 2,616 hours

Community Outreach initiatives

RMB hosts multiple shoots and clinics annually where the club, provides all equipment needed and club members providing personal assistance and training.  Examples include the following:

  •  Hosting shooting events for schools and youth groups such: John Muir Middle school, Wausau Alternative High School, Rural Virtual Academy(RVA), Youth Heritage days at Wausau School forest, and scouting troops
  • Badges and Bullseyes shoot where local law enforcement partners with social services to provide underprivileged youths with positive opportunities
  • The Sports Show at the Patriot Center
  • Hosted Arrowing Down Cancer and Honor Flight shoots, both of which all proceeds were donated to the cause
  • Competitive events such as hosting the Badger State Games archery events, the National Field Archery Sectional Tournament, Chase Outdoors shoot, and many others.  

Leagues

All Club members are welcome to join any of the leagues RMB has to offer. Not only are they a great way to practice the sport but you will gain and maintain friendships with other wonderful individuals that love the sport as well. Leagues are open to archers of all ages and skill levels. With a vast diversity of archers, our members regularly seek assistance from other members within the club. 

Communications

Monthly newsletter called the Bowbunk, sent out by email or available online shortly after the board meeting, held the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7pm. All RMB members are welcome and encouraged to attend the board meetings.

Our Bylaws

Each year, the Rib Mountain Bowmen review their Bylaws for any changes or issues. View our Bylaws