USA Archery Launches Sweepstakes to Benefit Member Clubs

USA Archery has partnered with some of the biggest names in archery in launching the 2024 USA Archery Sweepstakes, which aims to benefit member clubs across the country.

Sweepstakes entries will go on sale November 1 and remain available for purchase through August 1, 2024. Register early to be entered in all prize drawings through 2024!

Prize drawings will be made on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday of each week from January 1 through November 30, and daily in December in 2024, with hundreds of incredible prizes on offer, thanks to more than 20 amazing partners. The total value of all prizes is over $100,000!

Among the prizes are stabilizer bows, arrows, bowstrings, sights, stabilizer sets, binoculars, spotting scopes, tripods, gift cards, and a 10-day South African safari! Read more

Dead Ringer Debuts Quick Draw Bow Sight

Dead Ringer is happy to announce the launch of its new Quick Draw 5-Pin Bow Sight.

Designed to mount directly onto nearly any bow via a universal mounting system, the Dead Ringer Quick Draw 5-Pin Bow Sight allows for micro-adjustments for pinpoint accuracy. It’s constructed with a precision machined 6061 CNC aluminum alloy frame and sports a tool-free locking arm knob. The sight features crisp .010 pins, a built-in sight level, rechargeable pin light, and a fiber housing system for precision aiming, even in low-light conditions.

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

Barnett Recruit XP Crossbow – Easy To Use & Fun to Shoot

Barnett® built its newest lightweight, compact crossbow for 2023. Women, young shooters, and new hunters were not forgotten during that process. The Recruit XP represents an exceptional value in a crossbow, offering a sub-$300 package that is incredibly easy to use while delivering deadly downrange performance. At a blazing 330 FPS, the Barnett Recruit XP has plenty of punch for anchoring big game. The Recruit XP’s one-bolt assembly is quick and effortless, and the crossbow includes the accessories needed for first-time hunters to head to the woods.

The Barnett Recruit XP is one of the easiest crossbows to use. A combination of size, weight, and ease of cocking makes it the perfect choice for anyone looking for their first crossbow. With a draw weight of only 125 lbs, reduced by half when cocking with the included rope cocking device, this bow is effortless to draw—possibly the easiest on the market—and perfect for young shooters. Still, the Recruit XP’s 330 FPS rating sends arrows with pinpoint accuracy at speeds rivaling top-of-the-line vertical bows. Read more

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

GW: Welcome aboard, sir. Sure can’t hold it against you for being a Buckeye
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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.

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