Archery

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.

Team Mathews dominated the first leg of the 2026 IBO Triple Crown in Pipestem, West Virginia, with Levi Morgan winning the Men's division using his ARC 34, Brady Myers taking second, and Dan McCarthy third. The team claimed seven podiums overall across three divisions, including first place finishes by Cara Kelly in Women's and strong performances from Tim Gillingham and Jack Wallace in the Senior division.

Nebraska's archery paddlefish season runs June 1-30 from sunrise to sunset on the Missouri River from Gavins Point Dam downstream to the Big Sioux River mouth. Anglers must possess valid permits and paddlefish tags, with specific regulations for crossbows and nonresident permits.

Carbon Express Pro-Staff archer James Lutz earned gold and silver medals for Team USA at Archery World Cup Stop #2 in Shanghai, China, competing with Carbon Express Nano Pro RZ arrows and TruFire Rivet release equipment.

The National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) concluded its 2026 Eastern National Tournament in Louisville, Kentucky, with 16,082 student archers from 1,132 schools competing across Bullseye and 3D disciplines. The event featured record participation and introduced new outdoor experiences including bowfishing, rock climbing, and virtual reality archery simulators.

Darton Archery, Black Eagle Arrows, and Conquest Archery achieved dominant podium finishes across multiple divisions at the ASA Minden event in Louisiana. Notable winners included Chance Beaubouef in Men's Open Pro, Lauren Carver in Women's Pro, and Brian Stokes in Senior Masters, with the brands demonstrating strong performance across amateur and professional divisions.

Pro archer James "Jimmy" Lutz won the APX Championship hosted by Archery Pro Extreme, defeating Mathias Fullerton and Louis Price. Lutz shot Carbon Express Nano PRO® RZ 350 arrows and a TruFire® Rivet release, continuing his momentum after a recent world-record performance.

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, surpassing the previous record of 718 that stood for over a decade.

Kyle Douglas of Team Mathews won first place in the Men's division at the 2026 NFAA Marked 3D National Championships in Redding, California. Team Mathews earned five podium finishes, including victories by Tim Audus in the Senior division and second-place finishes by Beretta McKee and Katelyn Bordwell in the Women's division.

New Mexico archers achieved exceptional results at the 2026 NASP® Western National Bullseye Tournament in Sandy, UT, with standout performances across all divisions. Highlights include Ashlynn McGinnis's 7th-place national finish, Hugo Hashagen's 4th-place middle school boys ranking, and strong team placements from Early College High School, Sams Academy, and Red Mountain Middle School.

The 2026 NASP Western National Tournament in Sandy, Utah attracted 4,527 student archers from 507 schools across 25 states competing in Bullseye and 3D disciplines. The three-day event featured pin trading, app-based scavenger hunts, and vendor engagement, showcasing NASP's continued growth in in-school archery programs nationwide.

Team Mathews delivered a commanding performance at the 2026 Camp Minden ASA, securing three Pro division wins and eleven podium finishes overall. Notable winners included Kyle Douglas, Randy Morocco, and Jack Wallace, with Derek Phillips, Mathews Pro Staff Manager, praising the team's depth and consistency across divisions.

Chance Beaubouef won the Open Pro title at the ASA Pro/Am Tour stop in Minden, Louisiana, competing with Darton Archery, Black Eagle Arrows, and Conquest Archery equipment. His victory demonstrates the performance and accuracy of these three brands at the highest level of competitive archery.