SEVR Broadheads introduces Magneto, a mechanical broadhead system using patented magnetic blade retention instead of traditional O-rings and collars. Available in Ti 1.75 Two-Blade and Ti 1.75 Hybrid configurations, the broadheads feature Grade-5 titanium construction and are designed for vertical bows only.
Team Mathews dominated the second leg of the 2026 IBO Triple Crown in Franklin, Pennsylvania, with Dan McCarthy winning the Men's division, Sharon Wallace claiming first in Women's Pro, and Emily McCarthy and Cara Kelly securing second and third place respectively for a complete podium sweep.
Carbon Express Pro-Staff archers earned gold and silver medals at the USA Archery Field/3D Nationals and Team Trials in Yankton, SD. James Lutz won gold in Men's Compound, while Robbie Weissinger and Ryan Davis took gold and silver in Men's Barebow, all competing with Carbon Express Nano Pro arrows and TruFire releases.
Professional archer Tim Gillingham has rejoined Bowtech Archery as a brand ambassador. Gillingham will collaborate with Bowtech on competitive archery, hunting initiatives, and product development, leveraging his decades of experience and expertise to advance the company's performance and innovation.
The National Bowhunter Education Foundation (NBEF) continues supporting the National Archery in The Schools Program (NASP) through donations of Genesis bows, scholarships for championship tournament winners, scoring pencils, and lane markers. NBEF Executive Director Marilyn Bentz and NASP President Tommy Floyd highlighted their shared commitment to introducing young people to archery and bowhunting.
Team Mathews dominated the fourth stop of the 2026 ASA 3D season in London, Kentucky, winning five of six Pro classes with 11 podiums overall. Kyle Douglas claimed first in Men's Known Pro, while Brady Myers, Sharon Wallace, Kaitlyn Bordwell, and Jack Wallace also secured victories for the team.
The National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) student archers raised $35,152.09 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital through the 2025–2026 NASP St. Jude E-Championship Charity Tournament Series. Eleven schools, including Centennial High School, Prosper High School, and Heritage Academy, each raised $500 or more, demonstrating NASP's commitment to developing compassionate, service-minded students.
Block Targets, a FeraDyne Outdoors subsidiary, unveiled the Block Backyard Range Target, a 34" x 34" dual-sided archery target designed for long-range practice, bow tuning, and backyard competition. Built with layered foam technology, it accommodates field points and broadheads while featuring built-in aiming T's and a dartboard game side for versatile shooting.
MassWildlife will open six free temporary archery ranges across Massachusetts Wildlife Management Areas this summer and fall. Archers must obtain a 2026 range pass by completing an application to use facilities at locations including Ayer Game Farm, Erwin Wilder WMA, and Wayne F. MacCallum WMA.
Bowtech pro shooter and world champion archer Paige Pearce discussed her mental training program on The Bowhunter Podcast, hosted by Christian Berg of Bowhunter Magazine. Pearce shared how her Insight Mental Programming series helps archers and bowhunters overcome challenges like target panic and buck fever through subconscious skill development.
Carbon Express Pro-Staff archer James Lutz earned gold and silver medals for Team USA at Archery World Cup Stop #2 in Shanghai, China, competing with Carbon Express Nano Pro RZ arrows and TruFire Rivet release equipment.
Pope & Young, North America's bowhunting conservation organization, is hosting an online-only auction on May 15th featuring exclusive archery tags, premium hunts, and sought-after historical bows from the Pope & Young Museum. Pre-bidding is currently live with items including an Acoma Pueblo velvet elk governor's tag, Stone sheep hunts, and products from Big Shot Archery, Garmin, Redneck Blinds, and Xpedition.
Pro archer James "Jimmy" Lutz set a new world record at the 2026 Gator Cup with a score of 719 in the 50-meter, 72-arrow round using Carbon Express Nano PRO RZ 350 arrows, surpassing the previous record of 718 that stood for over a decade.
The Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's Outdoor Fund has surpassed $1 million in grants supporting the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP®), funding youth archery, outdoor education, and conservation programming. Founded by Johnny Morris, the initiative helps schools access archery equipment and introduces students to outdoor recreation and lifelong conservation values.
New Mexico archers achieved exceptional results at the 2026 NASP® Western National Bullseye Tournament, with Ashlynn McGinnis finishing 7th nationally and Hugo Hashagen placing 4th among all middle school boys. The state's programs demonstrated significant growth across elementary, middle, and high school divisions with multiple top-50 national finishes.
Kyle Douglas of Team Mathews won first place in the Men's division at the 2026 NFAA Marked 3D National Championships in Redding, California. Team Mathews earned five podium finishes, including victories by Tim Audus in the Senior division and second-place finishes by Beretta McKee and Katelyn Bordwell in the Women's division.
Darton Archery, Black Eagle Arrows, and Conquest Archery staff shooters achieved multiple podium finishes at the 2026 Lancaster Archery Classic. Jacob Slusarz qualified first overall and finished second in Open Pro using Darton's TriTech 35, while other notable winners included Glenn Talley, Todd Ward, and Chloe Nelsen across various divisions.
The National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP®) reported a 12.3% increase in students recognized for academic success in the 2025–2026 school year, with over 100 new schools participating. NASP® President Tommy Floyd highlighted how the program removes barriers to participation, while Easton Technical Products supports the initiative through equipment donations.
The 60th Vegas Shoot showcased record-setting performances with widespread adoption of Easton X27 arrow shafts among top compound archers. Mike Schloesser won his third title, Ella Gibson claimed her first championship, and Brady Ellison earned his record 12th Vegas Shoot title in recurve competition.
Easton Archery's X10 arrow dominated the 2026 Hyundai Archery World Cup Stage 1 in Puebla, Mexico, with all individual gold medalists using X10 shafts. Winners included Zhu Jingyi, Brady Ellison, Sara Lopez, and Matthias Fullerton across recurve and compound categories.