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.
Archery
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.
Barnett Crossbows provides pre-season preparation guidance for deer hunters, emphasizing crossbow inspection, proper storage, arrow maintenance, realistic practice techniques, and essential gear packing to ensure equipment reliability and shooting accuracy before opening day.
Team Mathews dominated the 2026 NFAA Outdoor National Field Championships in Yankton, South Dakota, with Bodie Turner winning the Men's Freestyle Professional title and setting a new NFAA record of 668. Kyle Douglas finished second and Chris Perkins third, with Turner also setting a new X-count record of 108 out of 112.
Custom Bow Equipment announces the launch of the Tactic Hybrid 2V, a two-pin vertical archery sight featuring hybrid elevation adjustment, a 12" fiber-optic management system, and included rheostat sight light. The sight ships now at an MSRP of $139.99 and is available through authorized CBE retailers.
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.
