ScentLok launches an expanded sock lineup featuring premium technical apparel designed for outdoor enthusiasts and active individuals. The collection includes the Everyday Sock, Everyday Work Crew Sock, Everyday Work Boot Sock, Ultra Fresh Crew, and Ultralight No Show, all incorporating ScentLok's proprietary Silver Alloy™ technology for moisture control and odor prevention.
Target Sports USA is hosting its 2nd annual Donut Round Challenge from June 5-12, 2026, inviting participants to shoot through donut holes for a chance to win $25 gift cards and mystery tactical gear. Participants can enter by posting videos on social media using #TSUSADonutRoundChallenge2026.
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, which attracted over 900 archers in 2026, takes place January 8-10, 2027, and is open to all archers with no membership required.
Field & Stream selected TenPoint Crossbow Technologies' TX Ultra 29.5 as the 2026 Best Overall Crossbow, praising its accuracy, handling, and reliability. The crossbow features TriggerTech Trigger technology, ACUslide MAXX de-cocking system, and shoots up to 460 FPS with sniper-like precision to 100 yards.
The Easton Sports Development Foundation donated $1.4 million to the USA Archery Foundation to support archery development programs nationwide. The gift honors Jim Easton's legacy and will fund instructor training, youth programs, training centers, and high-performance initiatives across the United States.
Mike's Country Meats has renewed its national sponsorship with Whitetails Unlimited. Based in Tigerton, Wisconsin, the company is known for its beef jerky and will continue supporting WTU events, according to WTU President Jeff Schinkten.
The Indiana Supreme Court denied the City of Gary's petition to extend a 26-year-old lawsuit against firearm manufacturers including Smith & Wesson Corp. NSSF applauds the decision, which upholds a state law championed by NSSF limiting firearm industry lawsuits to the state of Indiana.
The Guns & Ammo Buzz podcast, brought to you by Watchtower Defense and Poncho Outdoors, features the editorial team discussing new firearms, ammunition, and accessories from the NRA's 155th Annual Meetings in Houston. Recent episodes cover Watchtower Defense with Founder/CEO Jason Colosky and Grayguns' custom P210 pistol built by master gunsmith Bruce Gray.
Whitetails Unlimited granted $36,044 to over 20 organizations in Massachusetts for outdoor education and hunting preservation through its six state chapters. The organization supports shooting sports programs and rod and gun clubs while generating Pittman-Robertson dollars for wildlife conservation.
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) is hiring a Social Media and Content Manager based in Missoula, Montana. The role involves creating engaging content across RMEF and OutdoorClass digital platforms, managing social media channels, and developing strategic campaigns to advance the organization's conservation mission and hunting heritage.
ScentLok launches a versatile summer sock lineup featuring the Everyday Sock, Everyday Work Crew Sock, Everyday Work Boot Sock, and Ultra Fresh Crew, all incorporating proprietary Silver Alloy™ technology for odor control, moisture management, and enhanced comfort for outdoor and work activities.
Nomad Outdoor relaunches the Hobcaw Hybrid Short in Mossy Oak Greenleaf and Bottomland Camo, featuring an adjustable waistband, breathable mesh lining, and quick-drying fabric for versatile outdoor activities. The short is now available through select retailers and Nomadoutdoors.com.
Zanders, a premier national distributor based in Sparta, Illinois, is now stocking the Henry H023 Lever Action Supreme Rifle chambered in .450 Bushmaster caliber. The rifle features a blued barrel, walnut stock, ambidextrous safety, and match-grade trigger, available for immediate shipment to dealers nationwide.
Moultrie announces the EDGE 3 and EDGE 3 PRO trail cameras are now available in First Lite Specter camouflage. These cellular cameras feature Moultrie AI for automatic buck detection, on-demand photo and video capabilities, and integration with the Moultrie app for hunt planning and remote feeder control via Moultrie Connect.
Quaker Boy will continue as a national sponsor of Whitetails Unlimited, the premier white-tailed deer conservation organization. Founded by Dick and Beverly Kirby, Quaker Boy has produced Made in the USA game calls for over four decades, supporting WTU's mission of wildlife habitat enhancement and hunting tradition preservation.
The Genesis Bow may be one of the most important bows ever built not because of speed or technology, but because it removed the barrier to entry. Through its partnership with the National Archery in the Schools Program, millions of young shooters discovered something simple but powerful: archery is fun, achievable, and for everyone. Sometimes the products that shape an industry most are the ones designed to welcome people in.
The Hunting Wire’s Maker Series is built around a simple idea: not everything that shapes the outdoor industry wears a rollmark.
Some products matter because of engineering. Some matter because of innovation. And some matter because the people behind them understand a problem nobody else is trying to solve.
That is the story of the Genesis Bow.
Today, millions of shooters recognize the Genesis as the official bow of the National Archery in the Schools Program. For many Americans, especially kids, it was the first bow they ever picked up.
But the real story behind the Genesis is not simply about youth archery or school programs.
It is about manufacturing a bow around people instead of specifications; and it's about the team at Brennan Industries, Inc. who recognized that accessibility itself could become a form of innovation.
“The original concept originated when a few people wanted to break down the barrier of groups of people not being able to shoot properly without having a bunch of equipment specifically for each person,” said Nate Green of Brennan Industries, Inc.
“I don’t feel the goal was ever to fundamentally change archers. It just gives more people the option to try something they may have never gotten the opportunity to try, and try it with equipment that fits them properly.”
That statement says almost everything about the Genesis philosophy.
The modern archery industry often revolves around optimization. Faster bows. Higher letoff. Better cam systems. More adjustability. But the Genesis project started from an entirely different direction. Instead of asking how to maximize performance for experienced shooters, the question became how to remove frustration for brand-new ones.
That shift in thinking shaped everything that followed.
From the beginning, the bow was designed for groups. Camps. Schools. Community programs. New shooters. Situations where one bow needed to work for many different people without constant tuning or adjustment.
“The Genesis was intended for groups of people from the start,” Green explained. “The concept of getting into the schools was not the only goal. There were a few people in Kentucky who were working towards getting archery back into the schools there, so working together on a bow that was easily passed from one person to the other just made sense.”
That partnership would eventually help fuel NASP's growth into one of the largest archery participation programs in America. But behind that success was a manufacturing challenge most bow companies were not trying to solve at the time.
How do you build a bow with effectively no strict draw length requirement while still making it shootable, durable, and accurate enough for beginners to succeed with it?
That challenge forced Brennan Industries and the Genesis team to focus less on headline performance numbers and more on human experience.
“The sole purpose of this bow was to get people shooting a bow that had not shot a bow before or had a poor experience shooting in the past,” Green said. “Matt believed this bow, and this project had the potential to positively affect people.”
That idea of “positively affecting people” became central to the Genesis identity. Not just through the bow itself, but through the experience surrounding it.
Much of that experience depended on reliability. Unlike premium hunting bows that might see limited seasonal use, Genesis bows were expected to survive schools, camps, gym floors, beginners, and thousands upon thousands of arrows.
That durability requirement shaped the manufacturing decisions from the beginning.
“High quality material; Solid aluminum parts, solid fiberglass parts, durable powder painted parts, along with high quality expectations have been in place since the first bows were tested,” Green said.
Interestingly, one of the most important manufacturing decisions may have been what Brennan Industries chose not to do.
They resisted constant change.
“There have not been any changes to the bow itself since the beginning,” Green explained. “One main principle in NASP is not to give someone an advantage over someone else from any of the equipment that is allowed. If schools or people cannot afford to purchase the new equipment with the upgrades, they would be at a disadvantage over the people who can’t afford to upgrade every time there is something new brought out.”
That philosophy runs almost opposite to the modern outdoor product cycle, where annual upgrades often drive marketing momentum. But for Genesis and NASP, consistency mattered more than novelty.
The goal was not to create gear envy, it was to create participation, and ultimately confidence.
“Yes, there was a lot of talk about this bow being for all ages and abilities,” Green said. “How to train everyone that archery can be fun, if done properly. That is why the NASP training requirements have been so successful. Proper training has proven that archery is not scary, and it is pretty cool when you’re able to hit the target after a few shots.”
That line may ultimately explain why the Genesis matters.
The first successful shot changes everything.
Fear disappears, frustration fades, confidence shows up, and suddenly archery feels possible. I'll let you in on a little secret: once young shooters learn that something as new and unique as archery is possible it translates into other challenges in their lives.
That moment has now happened millions of times because of a bow intentionally designed to remove barriers rather than create them.
Looking back, Green believes the Genesis and NASP partnership became one of the most important recruitment tools archery has ever seen.
“I feel Genesis bows and more so the NASP program have brought archery to a lot of people who otherwise would not have experienced it, so yes, I feel it has been a very positive recruitment tool over the years,” Green said.
Green also understands that giving new archery shooters that best first experience matters not just for the here and now, but for the there and tomorrow.
“Some people have stayed with archery, some have not, but I feel almost all of them have had positive experiences with it," said Green. "If they do not continue themselves someday, they may be asked by a child or relative about archery, and they will remember that it was fun and that anyone could do it. Hopefully, at that point, they will encourage others to try it.”
That ripple effect is hard to measure, but impossible to ignore.
In many ways, Genesis represents something the outdoor industry does not talk about enough: the products that create future participants may ultimately matter more than the products designed only for existing experts.
For Brennan Industries, that legacy matters.
“It is amazing to think about the number of people who have picked up a Genesis bow as their first bow and enjoyed it,” Green said. “Some people may not ever shoot again, and some will shoot and pass on the tradition of archery as long as they are able. It is very rewarding to think we may have been a part of them getting the passion that they have, and that they are able to pass it down for many generations.”
Then came perhaps the perfect ending to the conversation.
When asked how different modern archery participation might look had the Genesis never existed, Green paused before answering.
“Thank goodness we will never be able to answer this question accurately…”
- Jay Pinsky
The Hunting Wire’s “Maker Series” takes you behind the scenes with the people who create the gear hunters and shooters rely on. Instead of talking about new gadgets, we focus on - and celebrate - the machinists, engineers, designers, builders, and the decision-makers in our industry. Want to share your Maker Series story? Reach out - jay@theoutdoorwire.com
