TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2020   |   SUBSCRIBE    ARCHIVES   

ACQUISITIONS
GSM Outdoors, a multi-brand manufacturer and technology innovator of specialized hunting and shooting gear, is thrilled to announce the recent acquisition of the dynamic mounting system brand Skull Hooker®!
ARCHERY
Elite Archery® is encouraging archery enthusiasts to experience the World’s Most Shootable Bow firsthand with a national marketing campaign aimed at driving traffic to local pro-shops to take the #ShootabilityChallenge.
CONSERVATION
Houston Safari Club Foundation (HSCF) is pleased to announce its approval as one of the newest member organizations of the International Council For Game & Wildlife Conservation (CIC).
Montana’s largest wildlife management area gained an additional 244 acres after the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation worked with private landowners to purchase and convey their property to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP).

Pheasants Forever, along with numerous partners, have secured 128 acres of new wildlife habitat as an expansion to Kunkel Wildlife Management Area (WMA). The purchased acres, supporting a multitude of game and non-game species, are now open to the public for hunting and recreation.
Seizing an opportunity to work more effectively for deer during a challenging period in wildlife conservation, the Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA) and the National Deer Alliance (NDA) today reveal a joint venture that unifies their two organizations into what will soon become a new super-group in deer conservation. The venture will combine the strengths, resources and core initiatives of QDMA and NDA into a single, modernized outfit able to serve deer, hunters and the industry more effectively at a time when the need is greatest.
EVENTS
The 2021 DSC Convention has been moved from January to February 11-14. Considering the COVID-19 pandemic and the restrictions on travel and other uncertainties, a decision was made after numerous discussions and feedback from exhibitors and sponsors to find the best date.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and various public health regulations, and out of concern for the well-being of attendees and exhibitors, the Texas Trophy Hunters Association has made the unprecedented decision to cancel its Hunters Extravaganza® shows for 2020.
Trinity Oak’s Thumbtack Ranch, the first Purple Heart ranch in the country, located in Batesville, Texas, is pleased to announce it will be hosting the 5th Annual Columbaire Pigeon Shoot. This much anticipated fundraiser will take place on Friday, July 24 and Saturday, July 25. This event is sure to be a fantastic day of competition and comradery for individuals, friends and corporate teams.
GROUPS
MonsterMeal® and Kansas Farmland Outfitters have once again teamed up to give two deserving hunters the opportunity to experience a week-long rifle Kansas whitetail hunt in December 2020.
INDUSTRY
Zebra Publishing Inc. is pleased to announce that Apollo Creative Inc. of Georgia has acquired the assets of Inside Archery and Bowhunt America. Zebra Publishing owner Sherry Krenz, now in her 42nd year in the archery industry, said she is excited the new owners will continue the legacy that she and her late husband, Bill Krenz, created in 1998. Bill Krenz passed in 2010.
JOBS
Outtech is currently seeking candidates for an experienced Financial Analyst. The primary responsibility of this role will be to provide data insights to Finance and Sales management teams to assist in the sales process.
Outtech is currently seeking candidates for a Telesales Specialist. The primary responsibility of this role will be to communicate with current and potential retailers to promote and sell brand programs for Outtech’s vendor partners.
MEDIA
Tune in to this week’s Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World Radio show as host Rob Keck has some exciting news on the Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium in Springfield, Missouri.
Follow country music star Lucas Hoge in his new series, Hoge Wild, now airing Mondays at 7 p.m. ET on Sportsman Channel. This No. 1 Billboard-selling country artist is serious about his hunting and conservation endeavors and will serve up his harvest with a side of laughter.
NEW HIRES
Scholastic 3-D Archery is pleased to announce Marcy Harris as the NEW Arizona State Coordinator. Marcy will oversee all aspects of the S3DA program in Arizona. Marcy will recruit and hire Regional Coordinators to assist her with the development of S3DA within assigned regions of Arizona.
Guidefitter, the industry network for professional outdoor guides and outfitters and leading influencer marketing platform for hunting, fishing and related outdoor brands, today announced that Ian Jackson has joined the company as Vice President of Marketing. Jackson comes to Guidefitter from PopSockets, where he most recently led ecommerce and digital marketing taking them to a record sales year in 2019 and transitioning the company from a viral product into an established name positioned to redefine the mobile accessories category.
NEW PRODUCTS
Covert® Scouting Cameras, #1 in Camera Trail Technology is proud to introduce the new AW1 wireless scouting camera. Long an innovator in the wireless scouting camera market, Covert continues to advance with the introduction of the 2020 AW1, a micro-format wireless scouting camera packed with industry-leading technology and features.
Nose Jammer® is designed to overwhelm the sense of smell of big game animals and predators such as elk, whitetail, pronghorn, hogs, and coyotes. Try Nose Jammer® Wax Sticks to jam any critter you’re after this coming season. They’ll never see you coming.
The award-winning Hybrid X pack is now offered in Realtree’s revolutionary Excape pattern. The Hybrid X is a western-inspired pack, offering all the conveniences of a day pack while providing the functionality of a meat hauler.
Show off your love for your country and the outdoor lifestyle by wearing the Grunt Style Realtree AP Snow Hunting Flag T-Shirt. This edgy and stylish patriotic tee reflects the fighting American spirit, just like all of Grunt Style's apparel, which is designed to promote pride in oneself, the military and the country.
Muzzy® Broadheads, the makers of the world's number-one selling fixed-blade broadhead, continues to lead the charge in fixed-blade technology with the expansion of the Muzzy ONE one-piece broadhead to now include an 85, 100 and 125-grain version.
?The Hoo-rag Realtree Camo Face Masks provide you with the confidence you need knowing your are concealed throughout the hunt.
Bowtech proudly announces a limited release of the new Guardian™ bow to honor those who are the first line of defense for our Nation’s well-being, with a portion of the proceeds from each bow going towards two remarkable foundations: Heroes and Horses or PTSD Foundation of America.
SEVR™ Broadheads introduced the “Robusto” 2.0 this week. NEW Robusto couples SEVR’s patented rear-deploy locking-pivoting blade technology and features a fluted, hardened-steel ferrule that provides maximum strength and higher front-of-center (FOC)—ideal to withstand the punishing demands of today’s high-energy crossbows.
ONLINE
The ATA's Media Summit, "How Media Can Grow Bowhunting" is on July 8. Register today to learn how to better advocate for archery and bowhunting sports, while growing nationwide participation numbers to strengthen the industry.
NSSF®, the trade association for the firearm industry, is pleased to announce that registration is now open for its newest webinar, “Using Social Media Effectively in Times of Crisis.” In this 60-minute webinar, Michelle Scheuermann, principle at BulletProof Communications and a favorite speaker at SHOT Show®, will discuss social media practices that allow firearm industry members to remain sensitive to the needs of their stakeholders while also creating messaging that engages customers when they need you most.
PARTNERSHIPS
Madison Game Calls has renewed as a Whitetails Unlimited national sponsor, WTU President Jeff Schinkten has announced.
Mathews, the largest bow manufacturer in the world, has renewed their Whitetails Unlimited national sponsorship, WTU President Jeff Schinkten has announced.
Buck Chasers outfitters, located in legendary Pike County, Illinois, has renewed as a Whitetails Unlimited national sponsor.
One of the fastest growing brands in the technical apparel category, Xpedition’s Element Outdoors, announced today that they have entered a four-year sponsorship agreement with Michael Waddell’s Bone Collector television show.
Whitetails Unlimited President Jeff Schinkten has announced that Droptine Outdoor Adventures has renewed as a WTU national sponsor.
PASSINGS
Shimano’s Chariman Emeritus Yoshizo Shimano, 85, died July 3, 2020, of chronic heart failure.
RETAIL
Archers who purchase one dozen Easton Axis shafts from Lancaster Archery Supply, will get a free Easton arrow tote to hold those arrows.
Start off your pre-season hunting prep with a BOGO deal from GutCheck® Indicators. Valid through July only, this deal is good for a Buy One, Get One credit and is only available through the Gut Check Indicators website and a promo code is needed.
TOURNAMENTS
Fort Mill Bowhunters club graciously provided a venue to South Carolina S3DA, who partnered with North Carolina S3DA to provide archers a family-fun filled day of 3-D competition.
On June 20th, 2020, Georgia S3DA hosted the 3-D State Championship in Dewy Rose, Georgia. Due to the pandemic, this is the first-time archers from across the state of Georgia have been able to compete since the beginning of March.
ARCHERY WIRE
Event Calendar

JULY 7
ATA Booth Selection Opens

JULY 10-12
Second Leg IBO National Championship Triple Crown, Franklin, PA

Two Mile Run County Park
471 Beach Rd.
Franklin, PA 16323
Contact: Tom Prody 814-758-3174 tprody@venustel.com

JULY 11-12
Muzzy Classic

 Lee S Jones Park, Eddyville, KY https://www.feradyne.com/the-muzzy-classic-2020/

JULY 16-19
IBO 2020 Traditional World Championship

Chapmansboro, TN

JULY 17-19
Mountain Archery Festival

Purgatory Resort Durango, CO https://mountainarcheryfest.com/events/purgatory-resort 

JULY 23-26
Bowfest and Organization of Professional Archery Tournament, Superior, WI

JULY 24-25
Trinity Oaks 5th Annual Columbaire Pigeon Shoot

Batesville, Texas

JULY 30 - AUGUST 6
ASA Elite Archery and Black Eagle Pro/Am, Cullman, AL

 

Site: St Bernard Abbey
Address: 1600 St Bernard Dr SE Cullman AL 35055

 

AUGUST 6-9
Third Leg IBO National Championship Triple Crown and World Championship, Seven Springs, PA

(This will be the first 2 qualifying days at the World Championship in Seven Springs, PA)
Seven Springs Mountain Resort
777 Waterwheel Dr., Seven Springs, PA 15622
https://www.7springs.com/ 

AUGUST 11
ATA Registration & Hotel Block Opens

AUGUST 12-15
USA Archery Target Nationals and U.S. Open, Richmond, VA

The 136th USA Archery Target Nationals and U.S. Open is held for adult (Senior and Masters) archers in the recurve, compound and barebow divisions. For 2020, the 136th USA Archery Target Nationals and U.S. Open will be held August 12 - 15, 2020 in Richmond, VA.

AUGUST 27-30
Delta McKenzie Easton ASA Classic, Foley, AL

AUGUST 28-30
USA Archery Buckeye Classic, Dublin, OH
 
Archery Wire - 2271 N Upton St., Arlington, VA 22207
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