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.
Mission Archery reintroduces Solocam® technology with the 2026 Stryde, an advanced entry-level bow featuring draw lengths from 21 to 30 inches and speeds up to 323 FPS. The bow includes Mathews' 3D Damping technology, rotating mod system, and is available in two limb configurations with multiple premium finishes.
The National Bowhunter Education Foundation (NBEF) continues supporting the National Archery in The Schools Program (NASP) through donations of Genesis bows, scholarships for championship tournament winners, scoring pencils, and lane markers. NBEF Executive Director Marilyn Bentz and NASP President Tommy Floyd highlighted their shared commitment to introducing young people to archery and bowhunting.
Carbon Express Pro-Staff archers earned gold and silver medals at USA Archery's Field/3D Nationals and World Championships Team Trials in Yankton, SD. James Lutz won gold in Men's Compound, while Robbie Weissinger and Ryan Davis took gold and silver in Men's Barebow, all competing with Carbon Express Nano Pro arrows and TruFire equipment.
Professional archer Tim Gillingham has rejoined Bowtech Archery as a brand ambassador. Gillingham will collaborate with Bowtech on competitive archery, hunting initiatives, and product development, leveraging his decades of experience and expertise to advance the company's performance and innovation.
Lumenok introduced two new lighted nocks: the TP 254 Nock for TenPoint™ bolts and the SQ300 Nock for Scorpyd™ crossbows. Both products are American-made and designed for precision tracking and durability in the field.
The National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) student archers raised $35,152.09 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital through the 2025–2026 NASP St. Jude E-Championship Charity Tournament Series. Eleven schools, including Centennial High School, Prosper High School, and Heritage Academy, each raised $500 or more, demonstrating NASP's commitment to developing compassionate, service-minded students.
Team Mathews dominated the fourth stop of the 2026 ASA 3D season in London, Kentucky, winning five of six Pro classes with 11 podiums overall. Kyle Douglas claimed first in Men's Known Pro, while Brady Myers, Sharon Wallace, Kaitlyn Bordwell, and Jack Wallace also secured victories for the team.
Block Targets, a FeraDyne Outdoors subsidiary, unveiled the Block Backyard Range Target, a 34" x 34" dual-sided archery target designed for long-range practice, bow tuning, and backyard competition. Built with layered foam technology, it accommodates field points and broadheads while featuring built-in aiming T's and a dartboard game side for versatile shooting.
MassWildlife, NWTF, American Daughters of Conservation, and Mount Grace Land Trust host a free women's archery event on June 18 at Petersham Gun Club, featuring 1.5-2 hours of practice and a group dinner for new and experienced archers.
MassWildlife will open six free temporary archery ranges across Massachusetts Wildlife Management Areas this summer and fall. Archers must obtain a 2026 range pass by completing an application to use facilities at locations including Ayer Game Farm, Erwin Wilder WMA, and Wayne F. MacCallum WMA.
Team Mathews dominated the 2026 Salt Lake Summit with Kyle Douglas winning the Compound Men's division, Ace Coleman placing third in Men's, and Olivia Dean securing third in Compound Women. The event served as the second stage of the USA Archery USAT Qualifier Series.
The National Field Archery Association's Rushmore Rumble will return to ATA Show Week in 2027 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. The tournament attracted over 900 archers in 2026 and will take place January 8-10, 2027, offering competitors a national stage alongside industry business and consumer experiences.
Arkansas high school archers Travis Cook and Cash Hignight won national championships at the 2026 Eastern National Championship for the National Archery in the Schools Program in Louisville, Kentucky. Cook scored 298 of 300 in bull's-eye competition while Hignight scored 299 of 300 in 3D competition, marking the first time Arkansans have won at this level.