FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 16, 2025
NEW ULM, MN — The Archery Trade Association is sharing the most recent Federal Excise Tax collections for archery products, as reported by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for the quarter ending Sept. 30, 2025.
According to the newly released data, total FET collections for archery products in the final quarter of 2025 reached $10,636,988, bringing the fiscal year-to-date total to $47,710,826. These funds include:
– Bows, Quivers, Broadheads: $8,699,008 this quarter; $39,059,701 year-to-date
– Arrow Shafts: $1,937,980 this quarter; $8,651,125 year-to-date
The IRS has reported that the 2026 per arrow shaft tax rate is $0.65.
Additional information can be found on our FET resource page.
ATA reminds members that these excise taxes are critical to funding wildlife conservation across the United States. Collected FET dollars are allocated to state wildlife agencies through the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Program, supporting habitat restoration, land acquisition, hunter education and public shooting ranges.
Access Free FET Resources
ATA members have access to a variety of free tools and information on excise tax requirements, including quarterly FET reports, a comprehensive FET guide and comparative data from the sportfishing and firearms industries. These resources are available to ATA members in the ATA Resource Library.
In addition, ATA offers direct support to members to help manufacturers remain compliant with FET law. Our staff can help interpret FET guidelines and, if further review is needed, connect members with a contracted FET tax expert. While the ATA is not a tax accountant, we serve as the first step in helping members head in the right direction. Visit the Learning Center to take the course on Federal Excise Tax Resources.
For additional questions, contact Dan Forster, ATA vice president and chief conservation officer, at danforster@archerytrade.org or (770) 601-5038.
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Serving our members since 1953, the Archery Trade Association is the leading organization for manufacturers, retailers, distributors, sales representatives and others working in the archery and bowhunting industry. The ATA works to increase the recruitment and retention of new, current and once-active archers and bowhunters, while serving as a driving force in defending, educating and lobbying for the greater good of the industry and sport. The ATA preserves and promotes archery and bowhunting’s rich heritage to ensure active consumer participation, and successful manufacturing and retailing for generations to come. The ATA owns and operates the ATA Show, the archery and bowhunting industry’s largest and longest-running trade show worldwide.
