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The Archery Business Pavilion is a NEW part of SHOT Show focused on outdoor, hunting, archery and crossbow companies brought together in a common space. Here’s the latest news!

USA Archery announces 2024 team; NASP and S3DA to raise funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital; USA Archery 2023 Club Excellence Awards winners; and Bowtech launches groundbreaking $300,000 2024 Amateur Contingency Program.

For the first time, my home state of Minnesota is allowing crossbows for use during the general archery season — no age or physical condition limitations — and as expected, compound shooters are not pleased.

Jim Easton passes at 88; Bigshot Archery acquires Delta McKenzie Targets; ATA shares details on two 2024 ATA Show promotions; and USA Archery announces election results for Board of Directors.

GSM Outdoors acquires Camillus Cutlery and Cuda fishing tools; Buck Knives welcomes new VP of sales; Zanders Sporting Goods hires Jeff Krieg as new sales manager; Mike Meiran joins Pnuma and Heated Core team as new director of sales; and Leupold names Lucas Burt as director of marketing.

ATA Show announces new award categories; Leupold named Optics Manufacturer of the Year — for the 13th consecutive time; Mystery Ranch promotes Michelle Fleming to marketing director; and IBO appoints Aaron Scheer to board of directors.

“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.

ATA, partners help restore funding for archery and hunter ed; Arcus Hunting adds three key positions; ATA Show registration outpacing last year; and USA Archery receives USOPC Rings of Gold Program Award.

Pope and Young hires new executive director; Zanders Sporting Goods promotions; Bowhunters United announces free membership level; Caza Outdoors hires archery pro Cara Kelly; and Young Guns Heath McDonald Memorial Scholarship.

SCI and SAF file intent to sue Department of Education over archery/hunter education policies; ATA Show recognized among the top 100 largest trade shows; P&Y Bowhunters Bash heading to Texas; Instructor of the Year named by NBEF; and the B&C “Poach & Pay Project.”

Newsweek names Bass Pro Shops as America’s best outdoor retailer; Eric Dobberfuhl announced as ATA sales manager; Jenifer Wisniewski joins NDA as chief marketing officer; and NubAbility holds 3rd annual 3-D Archery Camp and Fundraiser for limb-different kids.

Chuck Adams breaks two P&Y world records; Team USA’s Kevin Mather adds world gold to Paralympic title; Darrin Christenberry earns first-ever left-handed win; Team USA shines at World Archery Youth Championships; and ATA announces "First Night's On Us" at 2024 Show.

Fred Bear statue to be built; Team USA crowns two youth archery world champs; upcoming summer 2023 R100 events; ATA celebrates bow technician certification graduates; and 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships breaks records.

Pope and Young searching for new executive director; S3DA hosts 11th Annual Eastern 3-D National Championship; Bear Archery partners with Rothco for new apparel line; and Wildlife Research Center celebrates 40th anniversary.

Team USA’s Liko Arreola (15) makes World Cup history with double golds; Marolina Outdoor announces new VP of marketing; Lancaster Archery Foundation seeking applicants for youth archery grants; and ATA welcomes new membership director.

Upcoming R100 National Archery Tour events; team for World University Games receives boost from Lancaster Archery Foundation; Alaska S3DA host inaugural 3D State Championship; and NASP concludes 2023 National Tournament Series with Open Championship Tournament.