National Bowhunter Education Foundation (NBEF) reports an increased interest and consumer requests for bowhunter education. NBEF recently conducted bowhunter education instructor training and certification at two locations in Kansas. Steve Hall, a retired hunter ed administrator from Texas and NBEF board member, led the trainings for dozens of instructors. These training sessions were requested because…
More than 23,000 acres of crucial range for elk, as well as a vital migration corridor for the second-largest mule deer herd in Nevada, is now protected under a voluntary conservation agreement (also known as a conservation easement) between the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and a private landowner. A corresponding access easement across the property,…
National Bowhunter Education Foundation (NBEF) Executive Director Marilyn Bentz was recently awarded with The Ann Weber Hoyt Award of Merit. The Ann Weber Hoyt Award is reserved for those deserving women who have demonstrated excellence in career achievements and service to the archery community as an administrator, bowhunter, businessperson, coach, competitor or official. "It's an honor…
MEDELLIN, Colombia – It was a case of quality providing quantity as the United States topped the medal table at the 2026 Pan American Youth and Masters Championships, with a haul of 11 gold, nine silver and 11 bronze, while also setting new standards along the way. Mark Williams and Janis Grellner set a new…
Superior, WI — BLOCK Targets is proud to introduce the all-new Block Backyard Range Target, a versatile, high-performance archery target designed for today's serious backyard archers and Total Archery Challenge-style shooters looking to sharpen their skills at home. Built around a massive 34" x 34" target face, the Block Backyard Range Target gives archers the confidence to…
MassWildlife will open temporary public archery ranges on Wildlife Management Areas across the state this summer and fall. Grab your equipment and sign up for a range pass at one of 6 locations. If you have your own archery equipment but don't have a great place to practice, try out one of MassWildlife's free ranges…
The National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP®) is proud to recognize the generosity and servant leadership demonstrated by NASP® schools, coaches, and student archers during the 2025–2026 NASP® St. Jude E-Championship Charity Tournament Series. Together, participating schools voluntarily raised $35,152.09 in support of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Hosted through NASPtournaments.org, the monthly virtual tournaments provide schools…
NEW ULM, MN — General booth space selection for ATA Show Week 2027 opens Tuesday, June 9, following the current priority booth selection period for qualifying exhibitors and giving all remaining archery and bowhunting brands the opportunity to secure their place at the industry’s largest and most connected week of business, competition and consumer engagement.…
NEW ULM, MN — The National Field Archery Association’s Rushmore Rumble will return to ATA Show Week in 2027, bringing one of the sport’s premier indoor archery competitions back as part of the archery industry’s largest week of events. The Rushmore Rumble will once again take place at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis alongside…
MWS Associates, Inc. is proud to announce that team member Cody Bassuener has been awarded the prestigious Gold Standard Sales Award by Wildlife Research Center, recognizing exceptional sales performance, customer service, and commitment to retail partners. The Gold Standard Sales Award is presented annually by Wildlife Research Center to individuals who demonstrate superior performance, consistent growth, and…
For many outdoor retailers, the off-season can bring slower foot traffic and reduced sales. But one category continues gaining momentum year-round: airguns. Once viewed mainly as backyard plinkers or entry-level shooting products, today’s modern PCP (pre-charged pneumatic) airguns have evolved into highly accurate, high-performance equipment that appeals to hunters, target shooters, and outdoor enthusiasts alike.…
Athlon Optics will continue its support of Whitetails Unlimited as a National Sponsor, announced WTU President Jeff Schinkten. "Athlon Optics offers a full line of sports optics, including red dots, rifle scopes, spotting scopes, and binoculars, all of which undergo rigorous testing and are backed by a lifetime warranty," said Schinkten. "Whether for hunting, scouting, competition,…
