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Darron McDougal Articles

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Bow Review: Prime Inline 3

The new flagship Prime Inline 3 epitomizes what hardcore bowhunters expect when they drop more than $1,000 on a hunting bow.
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Bow Review: Mathews V3X 29

Don’t be fooled by the name. The new Mathews V3X, while similar to the V3, elevates the shooting experience to the next level.
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Selling Boots, Apparel and Scent-Control Products

Boots, apparel and scent-control products aren’t just for huge retailers. You, too, can tap into the benefits of selling these items.
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Core Objectives for Show Season

We asked three veteran retailers: “What are your core objectives for the 2022 ATA Trade Show?” Here’s what they had to say.
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Top Tools and Techniques for Bow Tuning

We asked three veteran retailers: “What bow tuning tools and techniques do you rely on? Anything revolutionary?” Here’s what they had to say.
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Tips for Rotating Merchandise

We asked three veteran archery retailers: “How often do you rotate your merchandising layout and displays?” Here’s what they had to say.
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Bow Review: Bear Archery Legit RTH

Many potential bow buyers enter your store looking for a great value, and for $449.99 the highly adjustable Bear Archery Legit RTH package is a smart choice.
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Bow Review: Bear Archery Legit RTH

Many potential bow buyers enter your store looking for a great value, and for $449.99 the highly adjustable Bear Archery Legit RTH package is a smart choice.
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Important Business Lessons for Archery Dealers

We asked three veteran retailers: “What are the most important lessons you’ve learned during your archery retail career?” Here’s what they had to say.
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Selling Sights, Rests and Quivers

Archery accessories are an important category, and you can optimize your program with these practical sales tips.
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Bow Review: Hoyt Ventum 30

Is the Hoyt Ventum 30 the company’s smoothest, fastest and quietest compound bow ever offered? In the author’s opinion, yes.
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Tips for Stocking and Moving Compound Bows

A deep dive into metrics for offering a lineup of compound bows that sells and meets customer needs.
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Bow Review: Elite EnKore

During testing, the 33-inch Elite EnKore proved that it’s easy to tune and offers superb stability and accuracy.