James "Jimmy" Lutz, a Carbon Express Pro-Staffer, earned a gold medal at the USA Archery Rebel Gear Buckeye Classic in Dublin, Ohio. Lutz used Carbon Express Nano Pro RZ 350 arrows and a TruFire Rivet release, securing his third podium finish at the USAT Series this year.
The National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP®) introduced its inaugural Grand Champion Award at the NASP® Championship in Daytona Beach, Florida, recognizing student archers demonstrating consistent excellence across four premier events. Isabella Caplinger and Callan Hignight earned the inaugural titles in the girls and boys divisions, respectively.
The National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP®) held its 2026 Coordinator Conference in Helena, Montana, bringing together representatives from 33 U.S. states and two Canadian provinces. Hosted by the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks, the event focused on expanding student participation, supporting instructors, and sharing successful strategies to benefit approximately 1.3 million students.
Victory Archery introduces the HLR, an ultra-lightweight carbon arrow shaft engineered for maximum velocity and flat trajectory. Built with high-end carbon fiber and digital spine alignment, the HLR minimizes wind drift and extends effective range for bowhunters pursuing game across varied terrain.
Jacob Slusarz won the third leg of the IBO National Triple Crown in Nelsonville, Ohio, securing his second consecutive overall Triple Crown Championship. Competing with Darton Archery, Black Eagle Arrows, and Conquest Archery equipment, Slusarz delivered one of his strongest 3D rounds against elite competition.
Cara Kelly of Team Mathews won the 2026 IBO Women's Triple Crown Championship with a dominant performance in Nelsonville, Ohio. Team Shooters Sharon Wallace, Emily McCarthy, and Kelly swept the Women's podium, while Levi Morgan and Dan McCarthy secured second and third place in the Men's division.
Victory Archery introduces the VLR, a micro-diameter carbon shaft featuring proprietary MaxxKe™ carbon weave technology designed for bowhunters seeking extreme accuracy, minimal wind drift, and superior penetration in the field.
Easton's Match Grade Pro Shop Series arrows, crafted in the USA using the exclusive Acu-Carbon process, offer bowhunters premium precision with features including five-point straightness checks, advanced components, and helical fletching. The lineup includes the Easton 5.0, FMJ, AXIS, SONIC 6.0, and Easton 6.5 models.
Darton Archery, Black Eagle Arrows, and Conquest Archery achieved strong podium finishes across multiple classes at ASA Metropolis in Illinois. Notable winners included Cara Kelly in Women's Open Pro, Matt Hagstrom in Senior Known 50, and Brian Stokes in Senior Masters, with Randy Kitts praising the quality of shooters representing all three brands.
MassWildlife is offering free Archery 101 classes throughout summer at multiple locations, with equipment available to borrow for beginners. Eight public archery ranges are also open across the state for individual practice with free passes.
Team Mathews dominated the fifth stop of the 2026 ASA 3D season in Metropolis, Illinois, winning three pro classes with Kyle Douglas claiming Men's Known Pro, Cara Kelly, Sharon Wallace, and Emily McCarthy sweeping Women's Pro, and earning nine podium finishes overall.
Bowtech Archery's professional shooters delivered strong performances at the ASA Pro/Am circuit in Metropolis, Illinois, with Paige Pearce winning the Women's Known Pro division and Tim Gillingham earning third place in the Senior Known Pro division, marking his second consecutive podium since rejoining Team Bowtech.
Carbon Express team members achieved notable success at the Pan American Games in Mexico and ASA Circuit events. James Lutz won two gold medals, Isaac Sullivan earned bronze in men's compound, and Curtis Broadnax qualified third at an ASA event, moving to second in Shooter of the Year standings.
Iowa archers competed at the National Archery in Schools Program (NASP) Championship in Daytona Beach, Florida, June 18-20. Ava Boldt of South Tama County High School won first place in the 3D girls division and received a $5,000 scholarship, while Emily Mourlam of Center Point-Urbana High School earned runner-up honors with a $4,000 scholarship.
The National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) concluded a successful 2026 Championship in Daytona Beach, Florida, with over 3,100 student archers from 40 states and one Canadian province competing in Bullseye and NASP3D formats. Grand Champions Callan Hignight and Isabella Caplinger were recognized, along with academic excellence honorees and inaugural Grand Champion Award recipients.
James "Jimmy" Lutz, a Carbon Express Pro-Staffer archer, earned the silver medal at the USA Archery SoCal Showdown while qualifying first overall. Lutz used Carbon Express Nano Pro RZ 350 arrows and TruFire Rivet release, holding top qualifying scores at all three USAT events this season.
Sixteen-year-old James Lacy from Trout Creek, Montana won first place at the 2026 NASP Western National Tournament in Utah, qualifying him for the championship in Daytona, Florida. Lacy competed through TCAC Homeschool Archery, Montana's first and only homeschool NASP team, coached by Rachel Nottnagel.
SEVR Broadheads introduces Magneto, a mechanical broadhead system using patented magnetic blade retention instead of traditional O-rings and collars. Available in Ti 1.75 Two-Blade and Ti 1.75 Hybrid configurations, the broadheads feature Grade-5 titanium construction and are designed for vertical bows only.
Athletes using Easton X10 arrows won gold medals in all individual and team divisions at the Antalya 2026 Hyundai Archery World Cup Stage 3 in both recurve and compound competition. The X10's aluminum-carbon construction has made it a preferred choice for elite archers at World Cups, World Championships, and Olympic Games.
Team Mathews dominated the second leg of the 2026 IBO Triple Crown in Franklin, Pennsylvania, with Dan McCarthy winning the Men's division, Sharon Wallace claiming first in Women's Pro, and Emily McCarthy and Cara Kelly securing second and third place respectively for a complete podium sweep.