Easton arrows dominated the 20th Hyundai Archery World Cup Final in Saltillo, Mexico, with all 12 podium finishers using Easton X10 or 3.2 X10 Parallel Pro shafts. Notable winners included Dhiraj Bommadevara, Marie Horáčková, Nico Wiener, and Alexis Ruiz, marking 20 consecutive years of Easton gold medals at the World Cup Final since 2006.
Mathews Archery, founded by Matt McPherson in 1992, has officially transitioned to employee ownership as the company approaches its 35th year in business. The transition reflects McPherson's commitment to employees and ensures the company's values of innovation and community impact remain central to its future.
Ameristep® introduces the Frontline Wide-Bottom Extreme Blind, a ground blind designed specifically for archery hunters. The blind accommodates up to three hunters with four silent-sliding shooting windows, Mossy Oak Bottomland camouflage, and a quick-deploy Spider Hub® frame system for rapid setup.
ALPS OutdoorZ has launched the Optima Bow Case, featuring 600D polyester construction, padded fleece interior, and reinforced foam padding to protect bows up to 40 inches. The case includes three exterior gear pockets, full-length arrow pocket, interior compression cam holder sleeves, and MOLLE webbing for customizable organization.
Team Mathews swept the Men's podium and claimed the top two spots in the Women's division at the USA Archery Outdoor Championships in Springfield, Missouri. Kyle Douglas, Jimmy Lutz, and Ace Coleman took first, second, and third place, while Olivia Dean and Katelyn Bordwell finished first and second in the Women's division. Olivia Dean also won the U.S. Open Women's division.
Team Mathews earned three IBO World Championship titles at Canaan Valley Resort State Park in West Virginia, with Brady Myers winning Pro Men's, Sharon Wallace claiming Pro Women's, and Jack Wallace securing Pro Senior's first victory in 24 years for the team.
Team Mathews dominated the 2026 ASA Classic in Sparta, Wisconsin, winning five of six Pro classes and claiming nine podiums overall. Team Shooters Kyle Douglas, Brady Myers, Jack Wallace, and Randy Morocco each earned 2026 ASA Shooter of the Year honors, representing the highest level of consistency across the season.
Cara Kelly of Team Mathews won the 2026 IBO Women's Triple Crown Championship with a dominant performance in Nelsonville, Ohio. Team Shooters Sharon Wallace, Emily McCarthy, and Kelly swept the Women's podium, while Levi Morgan and Dan McCarthy secured second and third place in the Men's division.
Easton's Match Grade Pro Shop Series arrows, crafted in the USA using the exclusive Acu-Carbon process, offer bowhunters premium precision with features including five-point straightness checks, advanced components, and helical fletching. The lineup includes the Easton 5.0, FMJ, AXIS, SONIC 6.0, and Easton 6.5 models.
MassWildlife is offering free Archery 101 classes throughout summer at multiple locations, with equipment available to borrow for beginners. Eight public archery ranges are also open across the state for individual practice with free passes.
Team Mathews dominated the fifth stop of the 2026 ASA 3D season in Metropolis, Illinois, winning three pro classes with Kyle Douglas claiming Men's Known Pro, Cara Kelly, Sharon Wallace, and Emily McCarthy sweeping Women's Pro, and earning nine podium finishes overall.
Mission Archery reintroduces Solocam® technology with the 2026 Stryde, an advanced entry-level bow featuring draw lengths from 21 to 30 inches and speeds up to 323 FPS. The bow includes Mathews' 3D Damping technology, rotating mod system, and is available in two limb configurations with multiple premium finishes.
Team Mathews dominated the second leg of the 2026 IBO Triple Crown in Franklin, Pennsylvania, with Dan McCarthy winning the Men's division, Sharon Wallace claiming first in Women's Pro, and Emily McCarthy and Cara Kelly securing second and third place respectively for a complete podium sweep.
SEVR Broadheads introduces Magneto, a mechanical broadhead system using patented magnetic blade retention instead of traditional O-rings and collars. Available in Ti 1.75 Two-Blade and Ti 1.75 Hybrid configurations, the broadheads feature Grade-5 titanium construction and are designed for vertical bows only.
Team Mathews dominated the fourth stop of the 2026 ASA 3D season in London, Kentucky, winning five of six Pro classes with 11 podiums overall. Kyle Douglas claimed first in Men's Known Pro, while Brady Myers, Sharon Wallace, Kaitlyn Bordwell, and Jack Wallace also secured victories for the team.
Team Mathews dominated the 2026 Salt Lake Summit with Kyle Douglas winning the Compound Men's division, Ace Coleman placing third in Men's, and Olivia Dean securing third in Compound Women. The event served as the second stage of the USA Archery USAT Qualifier Series.
Kyle Douglas of Team Mathews won first place in the Men's division at the 2026 NFAA Marked 3D National Championships in Redding, California. Team Mathews earned five podium finishes, including victories by Tim Audus in the Senior division and second-place finishes by Beretta McKee and Katelyn Bordwell in the Women's division.
Team Mathews delivered a commanding performance at the 2026 Camp Minden ASA, securing three Pro division wins and eleven podium finishes overall. Notable winners included Kyle Douglas, Randy Morocco, and Jack Wallace, with Derek Phillips, Mathews Pro Staff Manager, praising the team's depth and consistency across divisions.
Barnett Crossbows introduces the Recruit XP, a budget-friendly crossbow designed for beginner hunters and youth. Featuring the TriggerTech trigger system, 350 feet per second speed, and an easy rope-cocking mechanism, the Recruit XP delivers reliable performance without unnecessary complexity or cost.
Team Mathews achieved historic success at the 2026 Gator Cup in Sparta, Wisconsin, with Jimmy Lutz setting a new 72-arrow 50-meter compound world record of 719 points. Kyle Douglas finished third in Compound Men's, while Olivia Dean claimed the Compound Women's title.