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What do you get when an overachieving robotics expert starts building bows? The answer: Gearhead Archery, and compounds and crossbows like no other.

Two of America’s finest competitive archers continue to shine on the world stage, as Braden Gellenthien wins gold for the men and Alexis Ruiz wins gold for the women.

Members from Outtech and MWS Associates will lead the sales charge for Rinehart Targets in 2019.

Do you have a favorite archery article from the past year? We’ve checked the numbers, and here are the top 10 Archery Business stories of 2018.

We just learned that Parker Bows has made the difficult decision to cease operations immediately (Dec. 17, 2019).

To show its support for youth archers, Hoyt Archery has become the newest sponsor of the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP).

Banks Outdoors, makers of dependable blinds and feeders, has named Outtech as its sales and marketing partner.

Alexis Ruiz, shooting an Elite Archery Victory X, took home the gold medal in the second leg of the Indoor Archery World Series, which took place in Macau, China. “This is my first pro win for World Archery, and I feel great,” Ruiz said. “This whole weekend went well for me from practice to qualifications to scoring. My form was feeling solid, and I was aiming really well. I am still so excited and happy from winning the gold medal. This tournament has given me even more confidence going into Rome for the third stage of the Indoor World Series in 2 weeks. Thank you to everyone who supports me. Thank you to Coach Mel Nichols for being there for me. And thank you to all of my sponsors for making such amazing equipment.”The Indoor Archery World Series opened in Strassen, Luxembourg, as the first of three “250-series” open-entry indoor tournaments. As noted by Alexis Ruiz, the third international event takes place in Rome. As in previous tournaments, the Rome event will draw competitors from around the globe. All entrants will be listed in World Archery’s new open-ranking system, while the top 16 finishers in each discipline will receive points toward their elite ranking, which decides who is invited to the Indoor Archery World Series Final in Las Vegas in February 2019. “Alexis Ruiz has consistently shown us throughout the year that she has the passion, drive and talent to be one of the world’s best,” said Elite Archery Pro Staff Manager Darrin Christenberry. “She continues to improve as an archer and has proven herself a top competitor — we expect to see amazing things from her this indoor season.” About Elite Archery and The Outdoor Group Established in 2012 and headquartered in Henrietta, New York, The Outdoor Group is parent company to the premier brands of Elite Archery, Duel Game Calls, Scott Archery, Custom Bow Equipment, Winner’s Choice Custom Bowstrings, Slick Trick Broadheads, Solid Broadheads, CAMX Crossbows, and Lynch Mob Calls. Click here for more information on The Outdoor Group. About World Archery World Archery was formed in 1931 with the mission to promote, develop and enjoy archery as an important Olympic and Paralympic sport. World Archery’s vision is for a world in which everyone has the opportunity to make the important Olympic sport of archery their activity of choice. Its mission is to empower its 160-plus national member federations to make archery a leading sport around the world. Click here for more information on World Archery.

Archery shops and distributors can expect to be contacted soon by the sales staff from Outtech to learn more about Obsession Bows.

QDMA and Scholastic 3-D Archery recently hosted the 2nd Annual National Youth Archery Hunt in Kentucky.

The acquisition of Viking Solutions allows GSM to expand its reach into hunting and shooting, but also enter the fishing market for the first time.

The well-known backpack company Mystery Ranch is stepping up to the plate my supporting many non-profit organizations.

Do your customers own a Doloma Decoy and a video camera? If so, one of their best deer/decoy videos could result in some big prizes.

Since the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) began in 2002, it has awarded close to $1.8 million in cash scholarships to students.

Boss Buck, which manufactures game feeders and tower-style hunting blinds, was recently purchased by GSM Outdoors.

Well-known bowhunter Fred Eichler and his entire family will use CenterPoint Archery crossbows on the family’s new TV show, “Everything Eichler.”

The United States Archery Team consists of the best Master, Senior, Para, Junior and Cadet archers in the country; here’s who made it for 2019.