Trade News

NASP Educators and Coaches Conference dates announced; Covid-19 impact on school archery lessons; Odin’s Innovations Acquires Hunter’s Kloak; and 2021 Lancaster Archery Classic Tournament cancelled.

Covid-19 has affected every aspect of life, so the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) has been forced to find new ways of training its instructors, as well as new options for archery competitions.

Jack Zwickey, who with his father founded Zwickey Archery in 1938, passed away Nov. 10, 2020.

SCI cancels 2021 Convention; HuntStand is first founding sponsor of Bowhunters United; Feradyne Outdoors announces retirement of international sales manager; and NSSF receives NASGW’s highest award.

The P&Y Club has announced the formation of a special panel to verify a potential velvet world record non-typical mule deer tagged by Justin Gordon.

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.

Safety plans were recently announced for the 2021 ATA Trade Show, and nominations open for ATA Impact Awards.

ATA’s new Executive Committee; Levi Morgan wins again; Cajun 8 Limited Bowfishing Tournament update; S3DA 8th Annual 3-D National Championship; and Alec Wyman joins Bear Archery as marketing manager.

The second leg of the IBO Triple Crown recently concluded in Pennsylvania, with Levi Morgan (Team Mathews) and Tim Gillingham (Team Bowtech) once again showing their dominance.

BaseMap Hunting & Fishing announced their partnership with Ralph and Vicki Cianciarulo from Archer’s Choice to showcase how the hunting app available can benefit hunters across the nation.

Blue Heron Communications offers free industry services during COVID-19; NASP announces On Target for Life Awards; USA Archery names 2020 Collegiate All-American Team; and ATA’s new coloring book for kids.

Big Dog Hunting sold to OPI; Pure Archery Group hires new product manager; and NASP Academic Archery reports record enrollment.

Aaron Lucky named president of Easton; USA Archery and Vortex Optics increase partnership;, TRU Ball/AXCEL Archery becomes gold sponsor for IBO World Championship.

Because the Pope and Young Club annual convention was cancelled for 2020, the organization is moving its primary fundraiser — the big game hunts auction — online.

Archers who like bowfishing should mark their calendar; the 2020 Muzzy Classic will take place July 11-12 on yet-to-be-named waters near Eddyville, Kentucky.

Drawing archers from all over the world, the 2020 Lancaster Archery Classic paid out more than $400,000 in prizes.

Well-known outdoor gear manufacturer Hunters Specialties is the latest brand to join the portfolio of GSM Outdoors.