TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2020   |   SUBSCRIBE    ARCHIVES   

EDITOR’S NOTE
 
Folks, I’m creating a Holiday Gift Guide of archery/bowhunting products for 2020. This means all of you PR peeps need to send me your images (less than 1 meg) and BRIEF write-up on your products by Friday, November 20, 2020. The gift guide will be in the November 24, 2020 edition. -Michelle Scheuermann, editor, Archery Wire.
AWARDS
Houston Safari Club Foundation (HSCF) is proud to announce its quarterly publication, Hunter’s HornTM, was awarded an honorable mention for design excellence (Ozzie) in Folio’s annual 2020 awards, in the Design Category for Single Magazine Issue/Association/Nonprofit/Charity.
The DSC Peter Hathaway Capstick Hunting Heritage Award Committee has selected Rob Keck as the 2021 award recipient. Keck will be presented with the prestigious award at the DSC Convention and Expo, Reflections, during the Saturday evening banquet on Feb. 13, 2021.
CONSERVATION
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation strongly supports the decision by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to remove gray wolves from the list of endangered and threatened species.

The Boone and Crockett Club welcomes the recent announcement by Department of the Interior Secretary David Bernhardt and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Director Aurelia Skipwith to return gray wolf management to state conservation authority.
The Mule Deer Foundation thanks Department of the Interior Secretary David Bernhardt and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Director Aurelia Skipwith for today’s decision to delist the gray wolf in the lower 48 states.
EVENTS
Mark your calendars. ATA 2021 Online will take place virtually Jan. 11-15, 2021. Please note: The dates changed from the in-person Show. The online Show takes place a week later. Keep reading to learn what to expect and how to plan to be “virtually present.”
For the past 41 years, nothing stopped the largest, longest-running annual gathering of deer researchers in the nation, the Southeast Deer Study Group (SEDSG) meeting, until COVID-19. But QDMA and NDA are stepping up to ensure this important event stays alive in 2021 by hosting it as a virtual conference, February 23-24, 2021.

GEAR
In response to overwhelming demand from our dealers and customers, Barnett Crossbows is now shipping several popular Barnett crossbow models with pre-installed Crank Cocking Devices.
INDUSTRY
Renee Griffith has been the North Carolina S3DA State Coordinator since June of 2016. She has done an amazing job of dividing the state into regions, growing the coach and student memberships, and providing tournaments across the state. As she steps down from the state coordinator position to focus on increased responsibilities within her professional life, S3DA would like to thank Renee for all of her hard work and consistent efforts to build a strong foundation which will allow for a smooth transition to a new state coordinator.
HuntStand® is proud to announce a partnership with Outdoor Access, under which HuntStand will become the organization’s official hunting and land management app.
JOBS
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation this week announced the promotion of two employees as well as the opening of a key staff position.
MEDIA
For many hunters and gatherers, the adage, “If it is worth killing, it is worth eating” is a life-long value, and a saying that some might shudder when considering dining on some of the “less-desirable” parts. But not Scott Leysath, host of the popular television series, Dead Meat, airing on Saturdays at 2 p.m. ET on Sportsman Channel. Now entering its third season, Dead Meat promises even more edgy, outrageous and maybe scary, moments.
Shoot Like A Girl was honored to make an appearance on the cover of Archery World Magazine in its October/November issue. The organization was also featured in a full-length article, showcasing the company’s history, mission and plans for the coming year. The article is available online for readers to learn more about Shoot Like A Girl.
NEW HIRES
The Council to Advance Hunting and the Shooting Sports is pleased to announce that Dr. Steven Leath will serve as the next Executive Director for the organization, beginning January 1, 2021.
NEW PRODUCTS
Consider the NEW Room Clean by Scent Crusher® a complete reinvention of an already awesome product. The new and improved Room Clean is smaller, adjustable to your room size, and packs a much bigger punch!
Lean back and enjoy the comfort of the triple-layer design Self-Support Series from ThermaSeat®. This self-supporting ThermaSeat combines the Infusion cushion and an adjustable backrest, so you can sit comfortably anywhere. This supreme seating experience will help you sit longer whether there is a tree to lean on or not.
Wildlife Research Center®, the leader in Scent and Scent Elimination, has now released Chainsaw Brian’s™ Premium Doe Estrus. This Revved-Up Estrus is part of its premium new line of Micro Brew™ Craft Scents. A tribute to its founders and family story. Each one has a unique blend of Super High-Quality ingredients to help enhance and bring your hunt to a Whole New Level™.
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
Published on its YouTube channel and Facebook page recently to coincide with Elite’s launch party, Lancaster Archery created three separate videos that run through the specs and features of the Elite Remedy and Enkore – the flagship hunting bows – the Elite Embark – a budget offering – and the Elite Rezult 36 – Elite’s latest target compound.
TrueTimber has announced the NEW patent pending TrueTimber AirPack™ inflatable ground blind is now available for purchase in two size configurations at TrueTimber.com.
SneakyHunter BootLamps –headlamps for your feet that allow you to light your way hands-free – is inviting visitors to explore its newly designed website. The new website has been optimized for mobile and tablet devices and features a newly organized presentation of its bootlamps that creates an easier more user-friendly experience for visitors to experience and understand how the SneakyHunter BootLamps work.
PARTNERSHIPS
Building upon a track record of public lands support for upland birds and backing of local chapters throughout the nation, Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever is pleased to announce SCHEELS as the organization’s newest national sponsor and merchandise fulfillment partner. The North Dakota-based company will help market new and existing merchandise lines for Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever starting on July 1, 2021, ultimately supporting the passion of wingshooters with an investment in the nation’s foremost upland habitat conservation group.
Scholastic 3-D Archery announces Feradyne Outdoors as their latest SILVER LEVEL sponsor. Feradyne Outdoors is the manufacturer of nineteen industry-leading archery brands including Sure-Loc and Carbon Express
ARCHERY WIRE
Event Calendar

NOVEMBER 29
Southern Classic Top Turkey Tournament

Presented by Texas Archery Academy. $50 Entry Fee. Register at http://TexasArchery.Info/dallas-tournaments 

JANUARY 21-24
Lancaster Classic Archery Tournament

Held at Spooky Nook Sports Complex in Manheim, Pa. Qualification rounds will be Jan. 21 and 22, with elimination and finals matches Jan. 23 and 24.

 
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