Carbon Express pro-staff archer Ryan Davis won team gold at the World Field Championship in Yankton, SD, shooting Nano Pro X-Treme arrows. Davis delivered the decisive shot in a shoot-off, leading Team USA to victory alongside Brady Ellison and Gaius Carter.
Mathews has introduced two new finish options, Metallic Purple and Bronze, for its TITLE target bow, which has earned hundreds of podium finishes since its 2024 launch. The TITLE is now available in eight finish options and can be customized through Mathews' Bowbuilder platform.
Barnett offers five value-priced crossbows for hunters with $350–$500 budgets: the XP370, Wildcat Ultralite, Whitetail Hunter STR, XP385, and XP390. Each features TriggerTech triggers, anti-dry-fire safety, and hunting-ready accessories, proving budget-friendly crossbows don't sacrifice performance.
Jeff Rawlinson, President of the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP®), recognized fish and wildlife agency leaders at the 2026 AFWA Annual Meeting for their role in bringing archery to schools. During the 2025-2026 school year, NASP® reached over 1.32 million student archers through state and provincial agency partnerships.
Victory Archery announces a partnership with competitive archer and outdoor creator Bella Otter. The collaboration brings together Bella's discipline and competitive mindset with Victory's carbon arrow engineering and precision technology to deliver performance when every shot matters.
Oklahoma's deer archery season opens October 1st, allowing hunters with proper licenses to harvest up to six deer, with no more than two antlered. The archery opener also applies to elk, pronghorn, black bear, and turkey. Complete regulations are available through Oklahoma Fishing & Hunting Regulations and the Go Outdoor Oklahoma mobile app.
Victory Archery announces a partnership with Whitetail Fit, a bowhunting and fitness brand founded by Joel Burham. The collaboration unites two brands committed to hunter preparation and performance, combining Whitetail Fit's discipline and motivation with Victory Archery's carbon arrow engineering and technology.
Easton arrows dominated the 20th Hyundai Archery World Cup Final in Saltillo, Mexico, with all 12 podium finishers using Easton X10 or 3.2 X10 Parallel Pro shafts. Notable winners included Dhiraj Bommadevara, Marie Horáčková, Nico Wiener, and Alexis Ruiz, marking 20 consecutive years of Easton gold medals at the World Cup Final since 2006.
The National Bowhunter Education Foundation (NBEF) sponsored the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) State Coordinator and Educators event in Helena, MT. NBEF Executive Director Marilyn Bentz highlighted lane markers and 3-D floor stickers developed to enhance tournament safety and organization for NASP programs.
Mathews Archery, founded by Matt McPherson in 1992, has officially transitioned to employee ownership as the company approaches its 35th year in business. The transition reflects McPherson's commitment to employees and ensures the company's values of innovation and community impact remain central to its future.
Ameristep® introduces the Frontline Wide-Bottom Extreme Blind, a ground blind designed specifically for archery hunters. The blind accommodates up to three hunters with four silent-sliding shooting windows, Mossy Oak Bottomland camouflage, and a quick-deploy Spider Hub® frame system for rapid setup.
ALPS OutdoorZ has launched the Optima Bow Case, featuring 600D polyester construction, padded fleece interior, and reinforced foam padding to protect bows up to 40 inches. The case includes three exterior gear pockets, full-length arrow pocket, interior compression cam holder sleeves, and MOLLE webbing for customizable organization.
The Hyundai Indoor World Series will join ATA Show Week in 2027, elevating the NFAA Rushmore Rumble to a 500-point international event. ATA President and CEO Jeff Poole highlighted how this addition brings world-class competition together with industry leaders at the Indianapolis event in January.
Team Carbon Express shooters excelled at USA Archery's Target Nationals in Springfield, Missouri, with James Lutz winning the inaugural USAT Series Finale and Robby Weissinger capturing the Senior Men's Barebow National Championship. The team's success showcased Carbon Express Nano Pro arrows and equipment performance.
Team Mathews swept the Men's podium and claimed the top two spots in the Women's division at the USA Archery Outdoor Championships in Springfield, Missouri. Kyle Douglas, Jimmy Lutz, and Ace Coleman took first, second, and third place, while Olivia Dean and Katelyn Bordwell finished first and second in the Women's division. Olivia Dean also won the U.S. Open Women's division.
Darton Archery, Black Eagle Arrows, and Conquest Archery earned multiple wins and podium finishes at the 2026 IBO World Championship. Brady Myers won Men's Pro Open, John Ball captured Pro Hunter, and archers from these companies collected podium finishes across professional, amateur, and youth divisions.
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.
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.