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2026 Readers’ Choice Awards Results

As we’ve done for decades, we asked readers of Bowhunting World magazine to vote for their favorite hunting and archery brands. The manufacturers highlighted here were chosen as Readers’ Choice Awards winners in 54 categories.

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2026 ATA and SHOT Show Recaps

If you didn’t attend one or both of these trade shows in January 2026, here’s what you missed.

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Video: My Favorite Product from SHOT Show 2026 — Real Avid Ratchet Rest Shooting Bags

The author spent 25 hours over three days walking the many miles of SHOT Show aisles checking out new products. The innovative Ratchet Rest shooting bag system from Real Avid ranked No. 1.

February 04, 2026

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Editors’ Picks: Top 10 Archery Business Stories of 2025

Do you have a favorite article from the past year? Here’s our list of editors’ picks for top 10 Archery Business stories of 2025.

December 10, 2025

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Mossy Oak Announced as Presenting Sponsor of the Archery Business & Hunting Retailer Pavilion at SHOT Show

Mossy Oak was recently announced as the presenting sponsor of the Archery Business & Hunting Retailer Pavilion at the 2026 SHOT Show, which will be held in Las Vegas, January 20–23.

August 11, 2025

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Selling Release Aids

We asked three archery retailers: “Percentage-wise, how do your release sales break down by release type — index-finger, thumb, hinge/resistance?” Here’s what they said.

August 06, 2025

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10 Tips for Smart Trade Show Buying

Trade show season is here. Do you have a solid game plan for making informed purchasing decisions during the event, or soon thereafter?

January 11, 2024

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‘Protecting Hunting Heritage and Education Act’ Signed Into Law and Other Industry News

“Protecting Hunting Heritage and Education Act” signed into law; SHOT Show is the 8th largest trade show in America; Pope and Young announces next convention; and NASP partners with Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies.

October 11, 2023

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5 Ways to Make the Most of Your Sports Show Booth

Hopefully the sports show season will be in full swing during 2022. Here are a handful of ideas for making the most of your time in front of current and prospective customers.

January 19, 2022

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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.

January 18, 2022

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Sports South Returning to SHOT Show

Sports South LLC, having attended the SHOT Show since 1989, is excited to announce its return to SHOT Show 2022, which will be held in Las Vegas from Jan. 18-21, 2022.

December 20, 2021

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SHOT Show 2021 Canceled

SHOT Show 2021 is canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, according to the National Shooting Sports Foundation.

October 30, 2020

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NWTF Announces Virtual 2021 Convention and Other Hunting Retailer News

NWTF virtual 2021 convention details; Sig Sauer expands operations; new public land rules for e-bikes; and deadline reminder for SHOT Show Industry Day at the Range.

October 15, 2020

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Information on 2021 SHOT Show Hotel Reservations

The NSSF has issued information about hotel reservations and policies for the 2021 SHOT Show in Las Vegas.

September 17, 2020

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Industry Day at the Range New Exhibitor Registration Open Now

Registration is open for new exhibitors for the popular Industry Day at the Range, scheduled Jan. 18, 2021, one day prior to the opening of the SHOT Show.