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.
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.
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.
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.
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) concluded a successful 2026 Championship in Daytona Beach, Florida, with over 3,100 student archers from 40 states and one Canadian province competing in Bullseye and NASP3D formats. Grand Champions Callan Hignight and Isabella Caplinger were recognized, along with academic excellence honorees and inaugural Grand Champion Award recipients.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Marilyn Bentz, Executive Director of the National Bowhunter Education Foundation (NBEF), presented updates at regional Hunter Education Coordination meetings in Baton Rouge, Anchorage, and the Northeast. Bentz discussed the forthcoming combo curriculum, bowhunter education instructor classes, the Crossbow Hunter Survey by the Archery Trade Association, and the Elevated Hunting Instructor online class on the IHEA learning network platform.