National Bowhunter Education Foundation Supports POMA Organization & Sponsors Conference

RAPID CITY, SD – The National Bowhunter Education Foundation (NBEF) sponsored the Professional Outdoor Media (POMA) business conference this June in Broken Arrow, OK. Media and content creators in the hunting, shooting and outdoor industries attend the conference to sharpen their skills through educational courses, build relationships and see the latest products. Corporate and non-profit partners establish and maintain media relationships at the annual event.

NBEF shared its safety and success-focused bowhunter education messages with influential media, social media and content creators throughout the conference. Read more

TAC Vanes & Swhacker Field Test Shows Real-Life LRP Arrow Performance

Makers of the LRP arrow and patented broadhead system team up to show proof of performance against key market competitors.

TAC Vanes and Swhacker Broadheads, makers of exceptional archery and hunting products, launched a video showcasing several aspects of the performance of its LRP arrow against key vane and broadhead competitors.

Subscribe to TAC Vanes’s YouTube channel to watch the testing video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0c95wWrNyuI Read more

Dead Ringer Introduces Stingray Carbon Steel Broadhead

Minden, LA — Dead Ringer is proud to announce the debut of the new Stingray Broadhead.

Uniquely engineered so each blade is independent of the other, the Stingray maneuvers around bone for the ultimate penetration. The broadhead cuts on contact and leaves a massive 2-inch wound channel. Featuring a carbon steel ferrule, the Stingray flies like a field point for reliable performance. The 100-grain adjustable broadhead with an included weighted collar is compatible with vertical bows and crossbows up to 400 fps.

To learn more about the Stingray and browse Dead Ringer’s full lineup, visit deadringerhunting.com. Read more

Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Looking to Hire Thousands of Outfitters Ahead of Holiday Season

Companywide event to offer same-day hiring opportunities across several retail departments to provide genuine expert, friendly service to customers

SPRINGFIELD, MO — Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s, North America’s premier outdoor retail and conservation company, is looking to hire thousands of seasonal, part-time and full-time Outfitters to serve customers during the holidays. Read more

TenPoint Flatline 460™ Named Best Crossbow for Deer Hunting by Outdoor Life

Mogadore, OH- TenPoint Crossbow Technologies Flatline 460 was recently named “Best Crossbow” for deer hunting in Outdoor Life’s 2023 Best Gear Awards. The Flatline 460 earned top honors for its combination of speed, accuracy, and ease of use.

“At TenPoint, our main priority is to help our customers be better bowhunters,” said TenPoint CEO Phil Bednar. “Every aspect of our research, design, testing, and production revolves around this, and we are thrilled that Outdoor Life’s extensive testing found the Flatline 460 to be the Best Crossbow for Deer Hunting.” Read more

Elite Archery to Introduce Three New Bows

Elite Archery, manufacturer of the World’s Most Shootable Bows, is thrilled to introduce three groundbreaking bows that are set to elevate their categories in the sport of archery. With a commitment to excellence, we at Elite Archery continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible in precision, performance, and technology. This year, we are excited to bring Elite Shootability and adjustability to a whole new level with the 2024 Ethos, Kairos, and Allure. By delving into three different segments of archery, our new 2024 flagship bows allow more opportunity for all to experience everything Elite has to offer. Read more

POMA Announces New Executive Director

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The Professional Outdoor Media Association is thrilled to announce its new Executive Director, Robert Sexton! He began October 1, 2023.

“Members of the Outdoor Media are the essential ambassadors of our great outdoor heritage, fostering interest in hunting, fishing and the shooting sports, while providing a window to our way of life to the general public. I’m proud to serve them in building a strong POMA to support their important work,” said Rob Sexton.

Rob is one of the most seasoned non-profit consultants and issues management professionals in the country. Following early training working for the Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives and a key committee chairman, Rob joined the staff of the Sportsmen’s Alliance in 1995. Over the next 17 years he rose through the ranks to Senior Vice President, responsible for federal and state legislation, litigation and ballot issues as well as forging strategic partnerships for the organization.

In 2012 Rob launched RTS Strategies, and works as a consultant for non-profit organizations, with a specific focus on executive management and public policy on behalf of organizations related to hunting, fishing, firearms, and the shooting sports. Clients of RTS Strategies have included the National Shooting Sports Foundation, Sportsmen’s Alliance, Union Sportsmen’s Alliance, American Kennel Club, and more.

Rob is a 1990 graduate of The Ohio State University. He and his wife Beth have been married for 30 years and have four grown children and two grandchildren. An avid hunter and angler, Rob enjoys fishing on Lake Erie and hunting wild turkeys, white-tailed deer, pheasant, quail and doves, along with shooting sporting clays when time permits.

Dead Ringer’s New Great White Broadhead

Minden, LA — Dead Ringer is excited to announce the debut of its new Great White broadhead.

“The predator of broadheads,” the Great White adapts to its target just like its namesake shark. The hybrid design cuts on contact for a 1-inch entrance wound and a devastating 2.5-inch exit wound. The Great White is designed for optimal performance on both vertical bows and crossbows up to 450 fps. The 100- and 125- grain adjustable broadheads with weighted collars boast field-tip accuracy.

To learn more about the Great White and browse Dead Ringer’s full lineup, visit deadringerhunting.com. Read more

Bow Spider Introduces the Crossbow Spider

Bow Spider, the quickest and easiest bow retrieval system on the market, is pleased to announce the long anticipated introduction of the Crossbow Spider. This new system is designed to accommodate most crossbows on the market today.

Crafted with meticulous precision, utilizing premium materials, the Crossbow Spider offers an innovative design with an exceptionally durable construction that is built to withstand the rigors of the outdoors, providing a reliable and long-lasting solution for various forms of transportation. It is proudly made in the USA, embodying the continued Bow Spider commitment to exceptional craftmanship of its products.

“Our customers have been so pleased with the Bow Spider, but many shoot crossbows as well or have entirely switched to them,” said David Merrill, owner. “Carrying a crossbow in the field can be very cumbersome. The new Crossbow Spider alleviates all those problems and makes it safe, comfortable, and easy for anyone to use.”

There is no doubt that crossbow hunting has grown in popularity across the country. In 2016, 15 percent of the archery harvest was attributed to crossbow hunters and by 2021 it had grown to 51.5 percent. In fact, you will find loyal crossbow hunters in just about every state and in every age bracket today. This is why Bow Spider is introducing the new Crossbow Spider.

Like the original Bow Spider, the Crossbow Spider features the ingenious design that allows the user to carry the bow hands-free. It is no longer necessary to carry a case or a sling – now you can effortlessly navigate your hunting grounds or archery range with your crossbow securely and conveniently stored on your side or your pack. You can also securely store your crossbow with the Crossbow Spider in your car, your treestand, at home or hunting camp. Read more

The Burt Coyote Co. Issues PSA Regarding Ravin & Excalibur Nock Purchasers

The Burt Coyote Company, makers of the Lumenok, the brightest, most dependable lighted nocks on the market issues a PSA regarding Ravin and Excalibur lighted crossbow nocks.

Earlier this year Ravin Crossbows LLC, which is owned by Velocity Outdoor, ended their partnership with Lumenok, which was outsourcing the development of their lighted nocks and brought manufacturing in house. In doing so a different nock process has been implemented and as a result Lumenok has received a continuum of phone calls, emails and correspondence from customers thinking they are buying Lumenok built nocks for their Ravin crossbows when issues arise. Read more

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