About Us

Starting an archery shop was always something Donny and I (Hi, I’m Josie!) envisioned… after we won the lottery, of course!

We never thought that dream would become a reality.

But, in 2021, Donny started a small, part-time job at STX Archery & Outdoors as a Bow Tech. Little did he know that a year later I would be joining him. I went to a class to get certified as a bow technician, which really opened my eyes as to why Donny was always so addicted to learning everything there is to know about bows.

After finishing my training, Donny and I worked at STX together. We found that helping others with their bows and watching their success lead to newfound happiness for us.

STX wasn’t just a job; the people there became family and friends.

When we found out that STX was going to be closing its doors, we were very worried at first. However, Corky (the previous owner) blessed us with an opportunity unlike any other. He asked Donny if he thought he could keep STX running, and of course, Donny, with no hesitation whatsoever, said yes! And just like that, the dream we always thought we needed to win the lottery to achieve became a reality.

Making the next chapter of STX Archery and Outdoors come to life has forced us to make very tough decisions. Donny chose to leave his main source of income so that we could invest everything we have into the business. And we decided to move into a building with a lower overhead cost, so location was critical. And employment… well, he and I are the employment!

And yes, we’ve gone through moments where we didn’t know if it was going to make it - or if we chose the right location - and a million other “what ifs”…

But every time we have the slightest doubt or fear, one thing always manages to bring us back to the light and lift our spirits. Our customers - our family.

Over the years, we have met customers and colleagues who became more like family - and seeing their success, whether hunting, competing, or just making memories with their family, is why we fight to keep STX going and growing. That’s where our official slogan that Donny came up with comes from: “Your Success Is Our Passion.”

We look forward to growing with the world around us and hope we can meet or even exceed the expectations that everyone has for us.