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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.

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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.

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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.

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Thursday, February 26, 2026

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.

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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.

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Rage Broadheads unveiled the Tyrant 3-Blade, featuring a massive 2.0+ inch cutting diameter—the largest 3-blade mechanical cut in brand history. The broadhead combines a titanium chisel tip, offset blade design for aggressive wound channels, and .035" thick stainless steel blades for durability, available Spring/Summer 2026.

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Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Easton announces the 5MM Steel HIT Break-Off Insert, an adjustable steel accessory for archers that allows weight adjustment from 50 to 75 grains. The stainless steel insert is four times stronger than brass or aluminum and is compatible with all Easton 5mm arrow shafts.

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Swhacker Broadheads announces the launch of the #307 100GR Mechanical 2-Blade Broadhead, featuring exclusive Blade-Lock Technology, a 2" cutting diameter, and signature slice-twice blade action. Engineered and built in the USA by FL Outdoors, the #307 is designed for serious bowhunters seeking precision, reliability, and devastating field performance.

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Darton Archery, Black Eagle Arrows, and Conquest Archery staff shooters achieved multiple podium finishes at the 2026 Lancaster Archery Classic. Jacob Slusarz qualified first overall and finished second in Open Pro shooting Darton's TriTech 35, while other notable winners included Glenn Talley, Todd Ward, and Chloe Nelsen across various divisions.

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Team Mathews shooter Kyle Douglas won first place in the Open Pro division at the 2026 Lancaster Archery Classic in Pennsylvania, securing the team's third consecutive indoor victory. Teammates Bodie Turner and Tim Audus also earned podium finishes in their respective divisions.

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Victory Archery released the VLR, a micro diameter arrow featuring high modulus carbon and 1.5K Carbon Weave MaxxKe Technology designed for extreme speed and flat trajectory. The arrow comes equipped with AAE IP4 series nocks and SHOK taper lock inserts, available in multiple spine offerings for customizable performance.

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