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.
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.
Bear Archery announced the launch of the Paramount and Paramount Pro target bows, featuring the EKO² Cam System with speeds up to 328 FPS and advanced tuning capabilities. The bows are priced at $799.99 and $999.99 respectively, available for order beginning August 20, 2026, through authorized Bear Archery dealers.
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.
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.
Bear Archery and Deer Meat For Dinner® founder Robert Arrington announced the launch of the Deer Meat For Dinner® Compound Bow, reaching speeds up to 339 feet per second. The bow comes ready to hunt with a premium Trophy Ridge package valued at over $470 and is proudly made in the USA.
Archers representing Darton Archery, Black Eagle Arrows, and Conquest Archery earned 41 podium finishes and 12 class victories at the ASA Classic in Cullman, Alabama, competing across professional, amateur, and youth divisions.
Elite Archery announces the Victra 40, a 40-inch axle-to-axle target bow debuting at the ASA Classic on July 30. The bow features the SPX2 Cam System, Elite Micro Splitters, and S.E.T. Technology for enhanced stability and tunability, with an MSRP of $1,899.99.
Team Mathews dominated the 2026 ASA Classic in Sparta, Wisconsin, winning five of six Pro classes and claiming nine podiums overall. Team Shooters Kyle Douglas, Brady Myers, Jack Wallace, and Randy Morocco each earned 2026 ASA Shooter of the Year honors, representing the highest level of consistency across the season.
Darton Archery unveiled the Tritech 37 ST, a competition-driven target bow featuring a 37-inch platform and shoot-through riser design. The bow produces speeds up to 327 FPS and includes advanced tuning systems like the Perfect Tuning Pocket System and patent-pending Micro-Adjust Roller Guard for precision competition shooting.
Victory Archery introduces the Rival and Rival X hunting arrows, engineered for extreme durability with 1.5K carbon weave construction and an innovative R.P.S. insert system. The balanced-diameter Rival delivers speed and penetration for versatile hunting, while the small-diameter Rival X maximizes kinetic energy and FOC for heavy-boned game.
Black Gold Premium Accessories launches the innovative MODD Sight, a modular archery sight platform offering customizable pin cartridges, interchangeable housings, and PhotoChromatic Technology. Available July 30, 2026, through authorized dealers and online retailers.
The National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP®) held its 2026 Coordinator Conference in Helena, Montana, bringing together representatives from 33 U.S. states and two Canadian provinces. Hosted by the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks, the event focused on expanding student participation, supporting instructors, and sharing successful strategies to benefit approximately 1.3 million students.
The National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP®) introduced its inaugural Grand Champion Award at the NASP® Championship in Daytona Beach, Florida, recognizing student archers demonstrating consistent excellence across four premier events. Isabella Caplinger and Callan Hignight earned the inaugural titles in the girls and boys divisions, respectively.
James "Jimmy" Lutz, a Carbon Express Pro-Staffer, earned a gold medal at the USA Archery Rebel Gear Buckeye Classic in Dublin, Ohio. Lutz used Carbon Express Nano Pro RZ 350 arrows and a TruFire Rivet release, securing his third podium finish at the USAT Series this year.
Custom Bow Equipment announces the launch of the Tactic Hybrid 2V, a two-pin vertical archery sight featuring hybrid elevation adjustment, a 12" fiber-optic management system, and included rheostat sight light. The sight ships now at an MSRP of $139.99 and is available through authorized CBE retailers.
Victory Archery introduces the HLR, an ultra-lightweight carbon arrow shaft engineered for maximum velocity and flat trajectory. Built with high-end carbon fiber and digital spine alignment, the HLR minimizes wind drift and extends effective range for bowhunters pursuing game across varied terrain.