The National Bowhunter Education Foundation (NBEF) offers advanced shot placement educational tools including anatomy guides for whitetail deer, turkey, elk, and black bear, plus Mini 3D foam models crafted by Rinehart Targets. Executive Director Marilyn Bentz emphasizes using quality learning tools to ensure safer, more successful hunts.
Black Eagle Arrows announced new 5mm and 5.7mm Tier One arrows and Purpose Vanes, offering bowhunters and target archers matched shaft-and-vane packages. The arrows feature Dynamic Spine Alignment for superior accuracy and repeatability, with both options lighter and stronger than competing products.
Elite Archery announces the launch of the Cypher compound bow available November 2, featuring the SP2 Cam System, VX Performance Mods, and a caged aluminum riser delivering IBO speeds up to 335 FPS. The bow offers adjustable let-off up to 90% and a 25"-30.5" draw length range, available as a bare bow or Ready-to-Shoot Kit with Custom Bow Equipment accessories.
Bowtech announces the launch of the Anthem 36 and Anthem 39 competition-driven target bows, featuring innovative Adaptive Riser Arch technology and A.I.M. Mod for personalized shooting control. Available October 30, 2026, starting at $2,099.
Darton Archery has announced its 2027 TriTech V2 lineup featuring new refinements and weight-saving titanium hardware at the same price as the previous model. Available in 31, 33, 35, and new LD models, the lineup includes three new accessories: colored grip plates, toolless micro-adjust yoke splitter set, and bow stand 3rd-leg.
As whitetail season kicks into gear across the country, hunters are looking for every possible edge against one of the most wary game animals in North America. With the Barnett Hyper Raptor T-Rex™ crossbow, they now have a powerful, ready-in-an-instant option built to perform.
Carbon Express Arrows announced that Alexis Ruiz, the 2026 Hyundai Archery World Cup Final Champion in women's compound, has joined its professional shooting team. The 26-year-old from Phoenix, Arizona, defeated Mexico's Dafne Quintero in a shoot-off and earned multiple medals at World Cup Stage 2 in Shanghai alongside teammate James Lutz.
Barnett's Hyper Raptor GTX™ crossbow is now shipping to dealers nationwide, featuring 425 FPS velocity, TriggerTech™ Frictionless Release Technology, and a compact 7.5-inch axle-to-axle design optimized for deer season hunting.
Carbon Express announced the signing of Team USA compound archer MaKenna Proctor to its professional shooting team. Proctor, a World Cup bronze medalist from Ohio and the first Black woman named to a USA Archery World Championship team, will compete using Carbon Express arrows at national and international events.
Carbon Express announced that 16-year-old Chloe Nelsen, the first woman to win the Vegas Shoot Championship Compound Young Adult title, has joined its professional shooting team. The Wisconsin archer previously won the Lancaster Archery Classic Youth Female Open and set a world record at JOAD Nationals with the Nano Pro RZ.
Trophy Ridge announced its 2027 bowhunting accessory lineup featuring new React H4X and H5X bow sights, expanded React 5 Max and React 7 Max sights with Trinity Mounting System, the Precise RKX bow release, Seismic Quick Connect stabilizer mount, and Dusk Quiver with LED lights.
Carbon Express announced the signing of Estonian compound archer Lisell Jäätma as a sponsored athlete for the 2027 season. Jäätma won her first Hyundai Archery World Cup gold in Shanghai in May 2026, defeating world number one Andrea Becerra, and will compete using Carbon Express Nano Pro RZ arrows.
Barnett offers five value-priced crossbows for hunters with $350–$500 budgets: the XP370, Wildcat Ultralite, Whitetail Hunter STR, XP385, and XP390. Each features TriggerTech triggers, anti-dry-fire safety, and hunting-ready accessories, proving budget-friendly crossbows don't sacrifice performance.
Mathews has introduced two new finish options, Metallic Purple and Bronze, for its TITLE target bow, which has earned hundreds of podium finishes since its 2024 launch. The TITLE is now available in eight finish options and can be customized through Mathews' Bowbuilder platform.
Carbon Express pro-staff archer Ryan Davis won team gold at the World Field Championship in Yankton, SD, shooting Nano Pro X-Treme arrows. Davis delivered the decisive shot in a shoot-off, leading Team USA to victory alongside Brady Ellison and Gaius Carter.
Jeff Rawlinson, President of the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP®), recognized fish and wildlife agency leaders at the 2026 AFWA Annual Meeting for their role in bringing archery to schools. During the 2025-2026 school year, NASP® reached over 1.32 million student archers through state and provincial agency partnerships.
Bear Archery unveiled its 2027 lineup featuring advanced compound and traditional bows, including the flagship Source, Whitetail NXT, and Legit series. President Jon Lene emphasized the company's commitment to innovative technology while maintaining founder Fred Bear's mission of making quality archery equipment accessible to all archers.
Victory Archery announces a partnership with competitive archer and outdoor creator Bella Otter. The collaboration brings together Bella's discipline and competitive mindset with Victory's carbon arrow engineering and precision technology to deliver performance when every shot matters.
Victory Archery announces a partnership with Whitetail Fit, a bowhunting and fitness brand founded by Joel Burham. The collaboration unites two brands committed to hunter preparation and performance, combining Whitetail Fit's discipline and motivation with Victory Archery's carbon arrow engineering and technology.
Easton arrows dominated the 20th Hyundai Archery World Cup Final in Saltillo, Mexico, with all 12 podium finishers using Easton X10 or 3.2 X10 Parallel Pro shafts. Notable winners included Dhiraj Bommadevara, Marie Horáčková, Nico Wiener, and Alexis Ruiz, marking 20 consecutive years of Easton gold medals at the World Cup Final since 2006.