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Five state records were broken at Nebraska's 20th annual National Archery in the Schools Program state tournament on March 21 in Lincoln, with 38 schools competing. Individual records were set by Aiden Jedlecki of Bellevue Cornerstone Christian and Camdon Roker of Lincoln Standing Bear High, while team records were achieved by Milford, Lincoln Pound, and Omaha Mater Dei Academy.

Team Mathews dominated the 2026 ASA Pro/Am at Uchee Creek in Russell County, Alabama, winning four of six pro divisions with eight podium finishes overall. Brady Myers, Cara Kelly, Chris Perkins, and Ryan Jeffries led the victories for the Sparta, Wisconsin-based archery company at the challenging 3D event.

Barnett introduces the Hyper Raptor TREX crossbow for spring turkey hunting, featuring a compact 7.25-inch axle-to-axle design, 440 feet per second bolt speed, and TriggerTech trigger system. The lightweight 8.2-pound crossbow excels in ground blinds and run-and-gun hunting scenarios.

Easton's Match Grade Pro Shop Series arrows offer bowhunters precision-engineered hunting arrows crafted in the USA with exclusive Acu-Carbon process technology. Featuring industry-leading straightness tolerances and premium helical fletching, these arrows are available in multiple models including FMJ, AXIS, and SONIC.

Team Mathews achieved first and second-place finishes at the 2026 NFAA Indoor Nationals in Memphis, with Kyle Douglas winning the Freestyle Pro Men's division and Randy Morocco placing second in Freestyle Pro Senior. The victories continue Team Mathews' dominant start to the indoor archery season.

The National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) announced its 2026 national tournament series featuring Western, Eastern, and Championship tournaments across Utah, Kentucky, and Florida. NASP is expanding scholarship opportunities for both Bullseye and 3D archers, including 185 random scholarships, competitive shoot-offs, and team scholarships totaling thousands of dollars.

The Indiana National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP®) state tournament will be held March 21 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis. Nearly 2,100 students will compete in the NASP® Bullseye Tournament, with over 700 students in the NASP® 3D Tournament. The program, provided through the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Division of Law Enforcement, now includes more than 600 schools across Indiana.

Barnett® unveils the Hyper Raptor GTX™, a high-performance crossbow launching arrows at 425 FPS with advanced features including the Halo System, TriggerTech™ Frictionless Release Technology, and Rope Hold™ Roller Ball technology. The package includes premium optics options, HyperFlite™ arrows, and accessories for immediate hunting readiness.

Carbon Express unveiled four new hunting arrow lines at ATA 2026: the PHOTON Series for lightweight speed, the relaunched MAXIMA RED Series with updated components, the MACH 5 as the lightest 5mm arrow, and the PREDATOR AIR Series for durability and broadhead-ready performance, all available in multiple diameters starting Spring 2026.

Swhacker Broadheads introduces the #316 Universal 100GR Practice Points, engineered to replicate mechanical broadhead flight for accurate sight-in and practice. The USA-made points match the center of gravity of most 100-grain broadheads, allowing hunters to practice without damaging targets or hunting heads.

Carbon Express announces the return of competitive shooting arrows for 2026, including the MAXIMA XL Series, NANO PRO RZ, NANO PRO X-TREME, and X-BUSTER models. These elite shafts feature advanced Tri-Spine Technology and are engineered for compound, recurve, and indoor shooters, with availability beginning Spring/Summer 2026.

Team Mathews dominated the 2026 ASA Pro/Am in Foley, Alabama, winning four of six pro divisions with eight podium finishes. Notable winners included Kyle Douglas in Men's Known Pro, Cara Kelly in Women's Pro, and Jack Wallace in Senior Pro, with Derek Phillips crediting the team's strong execution and mental focus.

Rage Broadheads unveiled the Tyrant 3-Blade, featuring a massive 2.0+ inch cutting diameter—the largest 3-blade mechanical cut in brand history. The broadhead combines a titanium chisel tip, offset blade design for aggressive wound channels, and .035" thick stainless steel blades for durability, available Spring/Summer 2026.

Easton introduces the Easton 5.0 hunting arrow and Match Grade 5MM Half-Out Component system, featuring seamless Acu-Carbon construction for versatile high-speed or high-FOC setups. The USA-manufactured system offers excellent spine consistency, reduced wind drift, and strong downrange energy with available spine sizes from 200 to 500.

Swhacker Broadheads introduces the #311 100GR Fixed 3-Blade Broadhead, featuring single-bevel design with replaceable blades for maximum stability and penetration. Engineered by Rick Forrest and manufactured by FL Outdoors, the broadhead is made in the USA for serious bowhunters.

Easton announces the 5MM Steel HIT Break-Off Insert, an adjustable steel accessory for archers that allows weight adjustment from 50 to 75 grains. The stainless steel insert is four times stronger than brass or aluminum and is compatible with all Easton 5mm arrow shafts.

Swhacker Broadheads announces the launch of the #307 100GR Mechanical 2-Blade Broadhead, featuring exclusive Blade-Lock Technology, a 2" cutting diameter, and signature slice-twice blade action. Engineered and built in the USA by FL Outdoors, the #307 is designed for serious bowhunters seeking precision, reliability, and devastating field performance.

Darton Archery, Black Eagle Arrows, and Conquest Archery staff shooters achieved multiple podium finishes at the 2026 Lancaster Archery Classic. Jacob Slusarz qualified first overall and finished second in Open Pro shooting Darton's TriTech 35, while other notable winners included Glenn Talley, Todd Ward, and Chloe Nelsen across various divisions.

Team Mathews shooter Kyle Douglas won first place in the Open Pro division at the 2026 Lancaster Archery Classic in Pennsylvania, securing the team's third consecutive indoor victory. Teammates Bodie Turner and Tim Audus also earned podium finishes in their respective divisions.

Victory Archery unveiled the Rival Series hunting arrows featuring a proprietary .225 diameter internal component system with MaxxKe Technology 1.5K carbon weave construction. The arrows offer enhanced speed, durability, and tunability with tapered stainless steel inserts and Victory's Backweight System for customizable FOC weight.