HAMTRAMCK, Mich. (WXYZ) — Fowling Warehouse Detroit is closing its location in Hamtramck, the business announced on social media.
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The final day for Fowling Warehouse Detroit, located on Christopher Street, is Saturday, June 27, with the warehouse hosting its annual Motor City Open Tournament.
In a statement, founder Chris Hutt said that after "fighting very hard" the past few years, the business is no longer sustainable at the location, citing pre-pandemic expansion, the economy, and changes in social behavior.
"Fowling, the game itself, is strong and not going anywhere," Hutt said. "Now is the time to close these doors, regroup, and work on the next chapter of this wild journey we've been on since May of 2001. To our loyal Fowlers, our leaguers, our regulars, and to all the wonderful groups who have held their work outings, benefits and events year after year, THANK YOU!"
Hutt also thanked the staff at the location and concluded the statement by thanking fans again for all the support over the years.
The announcement was met with disappointment by loyal fowlers.
"I was sad. It was really disappointing. I’ve met a lot of awesome people here. I've been here since the beginning. I think I was actually here when they interviewed people when they were opening the place, and it's like the people here are amazing," says longtime client Ryan Marl. "I hope to see him pop back up because I know Chugg, the owner, like, just awesome guy, like comes from, he was a brick cutter, by trade, and just he's always been like, almost like family. You go in, and he opens his arms to you guys and just like, just always a welcoming place for everyone, and it just, it'll, I'm hoping that it pops up somewhere else."
Anyone with a gift certificate is asked to email the warehouse at info@fowlingwarehouse.com to book a reservation. Information about the tournament will be released on Fowling Warehouse Detroit's social media channels.
