Dark Horse Archery

dark horse archery | Orange grove, tx

Bow shops are the heart of many bowhunting communities. It's more than a place to go and get your bow worked on or get a few arrows built--it's also a place you swap hunting stories, meet new friends and build relationships that last a lifetime.

Dark Horse Archery is one of those places. The bow shop in Orange Grove, Texas, is a well-loved local shop and training center that serves its community well while also giving back to veterans and children in the name of the fallen marine Colton Rusk.

After losing both legs in Afghanistan, the owner and founder of Dark Horse Archery Justin Rokohl discovered archery as his personal path to healing. Justin’s exploration of archery grew into a thriving foundation that has given away more than 300 bows to veterans and holds archery lessons for all who are willing to learn.

In addition to being a fully running bow shop, Dark Horse Archery also serves as a place where kids can learn how to shoot bows and also have a safe place to hang out.

Dark Horse Archery and Justin’s selfless work serves as a reminder of the incredible impact that hunting can have. The name of the shop, Dark Horse Archery, was given in honor of Colton Rusk's marine unit.

Justin Rokohl looks at a display wall of bows

Lcpl Colton W Rusk USMC memorial wall at Dark Horse Archery

Texas flag hanging on the wall at Dark Horse Archery

Cheers to the many iconic archery shops and skilled bow techs around the country, bow hunting wouldn't be the same without you.

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