By Daniel Allred There’s long been a debate in the archery industry about where to draw the line when it comes to technological advancements. Bowhunting, after all, is a form of hunting that dates back to the dawn of man. At what point is gear too advanced, effective and therefore unfair? At what point is…
By Rachael Reginek-Krenz The Olympic Games have been a popular international competition since their modern revitalization in the late 19th century. They’ve certainly changed a lot since the original Olympic Games, which were held in in ancient Olympia, Greece, over 2000 years ago. But to this day, they motivate people to get passionate about sports,…
Hall’s Arrow is a great example of how archery can create an enduring legacy. Like industry pioneers Fred Bear and Jim Easton, Art Hall formed a passion for the bow and arrow during the first half of the 20th century. By the early 1950s, he was perfecting his home-made arrows, winning tournaments, and sharing his…
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NEW ULM, Minnesota – The Archery Trade Association (ATA) has revitalized its Retail Council to provide more guidance and support to the organization's retail members. During the archery industry's strategic-planning meeting in May that drew nearly 40 business leaders to Minneapolis, the group focused on how to best help retailers grow their stores and become stronger. Whether…
Say 'hello' to Big Daddy—Delta's NEW Patent-pending Ultra-realistic 3D Deer August 20, 2016 - Delta McKenzie, known for hunting and competitive archery targets, introduces 3D deer target ideal for hunting season practice—the Big Daddy Buck. Anyone that's used a 3D animal target has experienced the frustration of trying to pick up the target only to…
It’s all too easy to feel alone in the world when you’re a small business owner. The entire concept of owning a business goes hand in hand individualism, but the archery industry has some unique options that aren’t available to the vast majority of other small businesses. There are a lot of organizations that are…
Here at Inside Archery, we’re incredibly blessed because we get to develop close relationships with a wide range of people in the industry. We get first-hand accounts from the leaders and innovators that bring their amazing ideas to life, making archers more successful and increasing overall enjoyment of the sport. For the August issue of…
Critters Wolf River Sports and Woodeye’s Bar & Grill Thinking outside the box goes a long way in entrepreneurial endeavors. Chris “Critter” Boucher and Andy “Woodeye” Woods, owners of Critters Wolf River Sports and Woodeye’s Bar & Grill, took that notion to heart when they created a business that combines an archery range/pro shop with…
WASHINGTON — At the request of its members and representatives of state wildlife agencies, the Archery Trade Association (ATA) Board of Directors has released a position statement concerning airbows. The statement was drafted immediately following the organization's summer board meeting in Washington, DC, July 11-12. The ATA's full position statement on airbows is below: POSITION…
Solicitors, posing as members of the press, have long been a source of frustration for companies doing business at the ATA Trade Show. In order to address this issue, the ATA Board of Directors has adopted new guidelines for press badges. Beginning with the 2017 ATA Trade Show, press members planning to attend must register…
NEW ULM, Minnesota – If you're hoping to grow archery in your community, here's an important tool that might help: Schools, agencies, communities, organizations and anyone interested in teaching archery can now download an updated Archery Safety Brochure from the Archery Trade Association (ATA). In compiling data for this brochure, the ATA used data from…
