Pro archer James "Jimmy" Lutz set a new world record at the 2026 Gator Cup with a score of 719 in the 50-meter, 72-arrow round using Carbon Express Nano PRO RZ 350 arrows and TruFire Rivet release, surpassing the previous record of 718 that stood for over a decade.
Team Mathews achieved historic success at the 2026 Gator Cup in Sparta, Wisconsin, with Jimmy Lutz setting a new 72-arrow 50-meter compound world record of 719 points. Kyle Douglas finished third in Compound Men's, while Olivia Dean claimed the Compound Women's title.
Magnet Cove High School won the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's Archery in the Schools 3D State Championship with 1,710 points, completing their second consecutive sweep. Cash Hignight and Holly Chandler led the Panthers with individual victories and $500 scholarships from the Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation.
The National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP®) announced a new national "Grand Champion" award launching with NASP® 3D in 2026. One male and one female archer will be recognized annually based on combined scores from Bullseye and NASP® 3D competitions at Eastern or Western Nationals and the NASP® Championship. Winners will be honored at the Archery Hall of Fame and Museum in Springfield, Missouri.
The National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) reported a 12.3% increase in students recognized for academic success in the 2025-2026 school year, with over 100 new schools participating. NASP President Tommy Floyd highlighted how the program removes barriers to participation, while Easton Technical Products' Carri Garrett praised archery's impact on student focus and confidence.
Easton Archery's X10 arrow dominated the 2026 Hyundai Archery World Cup Stage 1 in Puebla, Mexico, with all individual gold medalists using X10 shafts. Winners included Zhu Jingyi, Brady Ellison, Sara Lopez, and Matthias Fullerton across recurve and compound categories.
The 60th Vegas Shoot showcased record-setting performances with widespread adoption of Easton X27 arrow shafts among top compound archers. Mike Schloesser won his third title, Ella Gibson claimed her first championship, and Brady Ellison earned his record 12th Vegas Shoot title in recurve competition.
Nearly 700 students from 4th to 12th grade will compete in the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's Archery in the Schools 3D State Championship hosted by Pangburn High School on April 10-11. The event features 3D animal targets and aims to help transition youth from learning archery to becoming hunters, with 41 school systems already registered.
Darton Archery, Black Eagle Arrows, and Conquest Archery athletes secured multiple podium finishes at the ASA Fort Benning Pro/Am, with Brady Myers winning Open Pro and Cara Kelly claiming Women's Pro. The brands demonstrated strong performance across professional, amateur, and youth divisions.
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.