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

SEVR Fall Sale

Gear up for hunting season with great deals on the full SEVR lineup of broadheads. Archers can take advantage of some of the best pricing of the year during the SEVR FALL SALE that is going now for a limited time.

SEVR’s exciting 2023 broadhead line-up features the all-new Ti 1.75—a perfect fusion of cut diameter and penetrating blade angle. SEVR offers three blade diameter: 2.0 inches, 1.75 inches, and 1.5 inches. The titanium 2.0” option optimizes cutting efficiency for improved blood trails, while the 1.5” employs the same fundamental design but incorporates a blade configuration tailored for hunters seeking enhanced penetration and for larger game animals. The steel Robusto™ 2.0, weighing an FOC-boosting 150 grains, offers heightened accuracy and momentum.

For a limited time, SEVR is running their full line of broadheads at some of the best prices of the season—Visit sevrbroadheads.com today.

Barnett Proudly Introduces New Entries to the Explorer Series

Barnett® is proud to include three models to their legendary line of hunting crossbows. The updated Explorer (“XP”) series is designed with the serious hunter in mind. Veteran outdoorsmen and beginners can now find a quality, reliable, and deadly-accurate bow at an affordable price, all in the same crossbow series.

Barnett’s XP lineup introduces three lightweight, powerful hunting crossbows, each constructed with foot stirrups mounted onto diecast magnesium risers and with machined, drop-in flight tracks. Additional features include a pass-through foregrip, three composite Picatinny rails, and a TriggerTech™ metal-injected molded trigger. Safety features include Trigger Tech’s Anti-dry fire (ADF) trigger and a Soft-Lok bristle retainer to keep arrows secure.

Each crossbow in Barnett’s Explorer Line comes complete with a ready-to-hunt accessory package containing a lightweight quiver, rope-cocking device, lube wax, and two 20 in. Headhunter arrows. Measuring just 13 in. to 13.1in. axle-to-axle cocked, these compact, accurate, and reliable crossbows offer ultimate maneuverability and performance. Barnett ensures that the performance and function of the XP line make it the ultimate hunter’s crossbow package. Read more

Mathews Launches 2024 Target Bow and Accessories

Archers that chase perfection do the common things in uncommon ways – every thought, every action is intentional. Years of research and collaboration with the best target archers in the world resulted in a target bow engineered to the uncompromising standards of the most dedicated archers out there. The 2024 Mathews TITLE, new Bridge-Lock Carbon Target Bars, and all-new MATCH Bowstrings resulted in the most stable, most repeatable, and most accurate competition system ever to stand on the target line.

“Creating a target system for the most dedicated competitors in the world means understanding and elevating every aspect of performance a professional archer needs when millimeters count,” stated Mark Hayes, Design Engineering Manager. “The TITLE, our Bridge-Lock Carbon Target Bars, and MATCH Bowstrings is a completely refined target system from top to bottom that significantly improves stability, accuracy, efficiency, repeatability and the overall shooting experience”. Read more

Dead Ringer Introduces Triple Acuti Broadheads

Triple Acuti — Latin for “sharp” — Broadheads are engineered for the ultimate punch and slice that puts game down quickly. The trocar tip cuts on contact before three razor-sharp blades penetrate deep with a devastating 1¼” cutting diameter. Featuring a carbon steel ferrule,

100-grain Triple Acuti Broadheads offer adjustability with an included weighted collar and boast field-tip accuracy for reliable performance.

To learn more about Triple Acuti Broadheads and browse Dead Ringer’s full lineup, visit deadringerhunting.com.

Barnett’s Hyper Raptor Crossbow

New for 2023, the Hyper Raptor™ leads the way with premium features, performance-driven innovation, and industry-leading technology to produce the smoothest, fastest, and easiest shooting experience on the market. Best of all, Barnett® offers all of this at an incredible retail price!

At the heart of every Barnett crossbow is quality and dependability. As the leading pioneer of the modern crossbow movement, Barnett’s never-compromising focus on precision, safety, and performance has earned the trust of hunters from every walk of life and every corner of the world. With over 60 years of experience and scrutinizing every aspect of every crossbow, Barnett is proud to be the world’s #1 manufacturer of crossbows.

The Hyper Raptor excels in every aspect of performance-inspired design and technology. With a lightweight composite riser and measuring just over seven inches axle-to-axle when cocked, the crossbow provides excellent maneuverability in tight-quartered hunting applications. Its pivoting limb pockets put less weight on the front of the crossbow while making a more durable shooting platform with reduced recoil and vibration. With its compact and energy-efficient design, the Hyper Raptor sends small-diameter HyperFlite™ arrows down-range with incredible speed – up to 410 feet per second and 142 ft. lbs. of energy for maximum bone-crushing penetration. Read more

Bow Spider Launches 10K Goat Film Giveaway

Bow Spider, the quickest and easiest bow retrieval system on the market, is pleased to announce the launch of the Goat Film Giveaway. Bow Spider has teamed up with industry leading companies, Alpine Innovations, Bakcou, Blue Creek Outdoors, Bow Tech, Black Gold, Davis Tent, Gold Tip, GPO, Kenetrek Boots, Kifaru, Koola Buck, Matrix Target System, Peak Refuel, RadCast Outdoors Podcast, Ripcord, Rocky Mountain Hunting Calls, SITKA Gear, Tight Spot and VP Archery, to offer an amazing collection of gear valued at over $10,000. Three lucky winners will take home one of three prize packages.

The three prize packages include:

Prize Pack A: BowTech SS34 Subalpine $1300, Complete Bow Spider Bow Packing System set up and swag – $500, VPA broadheads – $120, Gold Tip 1 dozen arrows – $250, Matrix M1 target – $460, Rip Cord $180, Tight Spot Quiver – $220, Black Gold Sight $279.

Prize Pack B: Stika Gear (gift card) – $1000, Blue Creek Outdoors (3 days of filming) – $1200, Davis Tent (Go Tent) – $865, Bakcou (gift card) – $500, RadCast Outdoors Podcast Swag – $100, Rocky Mountain Hunting Calls – $400.

Prize Pack C: Sheep Feet Deluxe Custom Orthotic – $270 Kenetrek Mountain Extreme Boots – $520, Kifaru 357 Mag Bag – $550, Peak Refuel meals – $100, Koola Buck Game Bags – $100, Alpine Innovations Bow Slicker – $100, German Precision Optics Passion ED 10×42 Binocular- $630

Entering to win is simple. Simply go to the Bow Spider website. Click on the promotion or

q=https://www.facebook.com/bowspider&source=gmail&ust=1692305025251000&usg=AOvVaw3xvJKBl-6v3PcnWctAuqe1″>CLICK HERE to enter. Follow the instructions. There are even ways to get extra entries. All entries must be completed by midnight on Thursday, August 31, 2023. The three lucky winners will be randomly drawn and notified via email on September 1st.

For additional information on RAD, LLC and the Bow Spider brand of products call 307-438-9290; email info@bowspider.com; visit www.bowspider.com.

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