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.
Cara Kelly of Team Mathews won the 2026 IBO Women's Triple Crown Championship with a dominant performance in Nelsonville, Ohio. Team Shooters Sharon Wallace, Emily McCarthy, and Kelly swept the Women's podium, while Levi Morgan and Dan McCarthy secured second and third place in the Men's division.
Jacob Slusarz won the third leg of the IBO National Triple Crown in Nelsonville, Ohio, securing his second consecutive overall Triple Crown Championship. Competing with Darton Archery, Black Eagle Arrows, and Conquest Archery equipment, Slusarz delivered one of his strongest 3D rounds against elite competition.
Victory Archery introduces the VLR, a micro-diameter carbon shaft featuring proprietary MaxxKe™ carbon weave technology designed for bowhunters seeking extreme accuracy, minimal wind drift, and superior penetration in the field.
Team Mathews dominated the fifth stop of the 2026 ASA 3D season in Metropolis, Illinois, winning three pro classes with Kyle Douglas claiming Men's Known Pro, Cara Kelly, Sharon Wallace, and Emily McCarthy sweeping Women's Pro, and earning nine podium finishes overall.
Darton Archery, Black Eagle Arrows, and Conquest Archery achieved strong podium finishes across multiple classes at ASA Metropolis in Illinois. Notable winners included Cara Kelly in Women's Open Pro, Matt Hagstrom in Senior Known 50, and Brian Stokes in Senior Masters, with Randy Kitts praising the quality of shooters representing all three brands.
Easton's Match Grade Pro Shop Series arrows, crafted in the USA using the exclusive Acu-Carbon process, offer bowhunters premium precision with features including five-point straightness checks, advanced components, and helical fletching. The lineup includes the Easton 5.0, FMJ, AXIS, SONIC 6.0, and Easton 6.5 models.
MassWildlife is offering free Archery 101 classes throughout summer at multiple locations, with equipment available to borrow for beginners. Eight public archery ranges are also open across the state for individual practice with free passes.
Carbon Express team members achieved notable success at the Pan American Games in Mexico and ASA Circuit events. James Lutz won two gold medals, Isaac Sullivan earned bronze in men's compound, and Curtis Broadnax qualified third at an ASA event, moving to second in Shooter of the Year standings.