The National Bowhunter Education Foundation (NBEF) sponsored the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) State Coordinator and Educators event in Helena, MT. NBEF Executive Director Marilyn Bentz highlighted lane markers and 3-D floor stickers developed to enhance tournament safety and organization for NASP programs.
Mathews Archery, founded by Matt McPherson in 1992, has officially transitioned to employee ownership as the company approaches its 35th year in business. The transition reflects McPherson's commitment to employees and ensures the company's values of innovation and community impact remain central to its future.
Ameristep® introduces the Frontline Wide-Bottom Extreme Blind, a ground blind designed specifically for archery hunters. The blind accommodates up to three hunters with four silent-sliding shooting windows, Mossy Oak Bottomland camouflage, and a quick-deploy Spider Hub® frame system for rapid setup.
ALPS OutdoorZ has launched the Optima Bow Case, featuring 600D polyester construction, padded fleece interior, and reinforced foam padding to protect bows up to 40 inches. The case includes three exterior gear pockets, full-length arrow pocket, interior compression cam holder sleeves, and MOLLE webbing for customizable organization.
The Hyundai Indoor World Series will join ATA Show Week in 2027, elevating the NFAA Rushmore Rumble to a 500-point international event. ATA President and CEO Jeff Poole highlighted how this addition brings world-class competition together with industry leaders at the Indianapolis event in January.
Team Carbon Express shooters excelled at USA Archery's Target Nationals in Springfield, Missouri, with James Lutz winning the inaugural USAT Series Finale and Robby Weissinger capturing the Senior Men's Barebow National Championship. The team's success showcased Carbon Express Nano Pro arrows and equipment performance.
Team Mathews swept the Men's podium and claimed the top two spots in the Women's division at the USA Archery Outdoor Championships in Springfield, Missouri. Kyle Douglas, Jimmy Lutz, and Ace Coleman took first, second, and third place, while Olivia Dean and Katelyn Bordwell finished first and second in the Women's division. Olivia Dean also won the U.S. Open Women's division.
Darton Archery, Black Eagle Arrows, and Conquest Archery earned multiple wins and podium finishes at the 2026 IBO World Championship. Brady Myers won Men's Pro Open, John Ball captured Pro Hunter, and archers from these companies collected podium finishes across professional, amateur, and youth divisions.
Excalibur Crossbow introduces the Suppressor CRT, a compact recurve crossbow featuring Sound Deadening System+, LimbSaver SlipLox technology, and High-Output limbs for enhanced performance. The hunt-ready package includes a TACT Hunter Scope, R.E.D.S. Suppressors, and ProFlight arrows, available in Mossy Oak Break-Up Country camouflage for $1,199.99 MSRP.
Rage Broadheads unveils the Tyrant 3-Blade mechanical broadhead, featuring a massive 2.0+ inch cutting diameter with offset blade design, titanium chisel tip, and .035" stainless steel blades. Available August 12, 2026 at retailers nationwide and authorized distributors.
Team Mathews earned three IBO World Championship titles at Canaan Valley Resort State Park in West Virginia, with Brady Myers winning Pro Men's, Sharon Wallace claiming Pro Women's, and Jack Wallace securing Pro Senior's first victory in 24 years for the team.
Utah's 2026 general-season buck deer and elk archery hunts begin August 15. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources provides comprehensive safety guidelines including tree stand precautions, broadhead arrow handling, and shot placement, along with preparation tips such as equipment checks, practice shooting at Lee Kay and Cache Valley ranges, and taking the DWR bowhunter education class.
Archers representing Darton Archery, Black Eagle Arrows, and Conquest Archery earned 41 podium finishes and 12 class victories at the ASA Classic in Cullman, Alabama, competing across professional, amateur, and youth divisions.
Darton Archery unveiled the Tritech 37 ST, a competition-driven target bow featuring a 37-inch platform and shoot-through riser design. The bow produces speeds up to 327 FPS and includes advanced tuning systems like the Perfect Tuning Pocket System and patent-pending Micro-Adjust Roller Guard for precision competition shooting.
Team Mathews dominated the 2026 ASA Classic in Sparta, Wisconsin, winning five of six Pro classes and claiming nine podiums overall. Team Shooters Kyle Douglas, Brady Myers, Jack Wallace, and Randy Morocco each earned 2026 ASA Shooter of the Year honors, representing the highest level of consistency across the season.
FeraDyne Outdoors partnered with the NRA Youth Hunter Education Challenge National Championship to introduce hundreds of youth and families to bowfishing through an interactive Muzzy Bowfishing Experience at the 2026 event in Bentonville, Arkansas, featuring realistic bowfishing platforms and custom-built tanks with fish targets.
Victory Archery introduces the Rival and Rival X hunting arrows, engineered for extreme durability with 1.5K carbon weave construction and an innovative R.P.S. insert system. The balanced-diameter Rival delivers speed and penetration for versatile hunting, while the small-diameter Rival X maximizes kinetic energy and FOC for heavy-boned game.
Victory Archery is launching the #Victory37 social media challenge running August 1st through September 8th, inviting archers to film themselves shooting one arrow at 37 yards and challenge peers to match their shot. Weekly winners will receive custom-built dozen Victory arrows, with no entry barriers designed to unite the archery community and drive growth.
Black Gold Premium Accessories launches the innovative MODD Sight, a modular archery sight platform offering customizable pin cartridges, interchangeable housings, and PhotoChromatic Technology. Available July 30, 2026, through authorized dealers and online retailers.
Elite Archery announces the Victra 40, a 40-inch axle-to-axle target bow debuting at the ASA Classic on July 30. The bow features the SPX2 Cam System, Elite Micro Splitters, and S.E.T. Technology for enhanced stability and tunability, with an MSRP of $1,899.99.