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Darron McDougal Articles

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Stop Stinking at Deer Scent Sales

Here are some practical ways that small archery dealerships can get their slices of the deer scent sales pie.
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Bow Review: Elite Ethos

Pinpoint accuracy and tremendous comfort intersect right here with the new Elite Ethos.
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Rangefinders Done Right

In this ultra-competitive product category, don’t needlessly complicate things. When it comes to selling rangefinders, just stick to the basics.
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Business Tips That Yield Results

We asked three archery retailers: “What are some of the best business tips that have served you well, and how have you woven them into your store?”
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Bow Review: PSE Mach 30 DS

PSE’s latest carbon ride, the Mach 30 DS, blends sensational styling and smoothness with stability that’s unparalleled in its class.
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Clever Ways to Make More Money With Your Archery Shooting Range

Expand your range’s horizons by getting creative and offering more than just leagues and open-range shooting.
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Lessons Learned the Hard Way

We asked three archery retailers: “What are one or two of the more important lessons you learned the hard way during your business career?” Here’s what they said.
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Bow Review: Prime RVX 34

Prime bolsters field-proven technologies with a few new updates, yielding its finest bow yet.
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Hiring Ins and Outs

We asked three archery retailers: “When you’re hiring, do you look for someone with a lot of archery experience or someone who’s green yet teachable?” Here’s what they said.
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16 Top New Flagship Compound Bows

With so many great options to choose from, 2024 is a great year to be a bow buyer. Below are 16 models your customers will be seeking as they gear up for bowhunting season.
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Bow Review: Bowtech Core SR

Bowtech’s new hard-hitting Core SR perfectly blends proven technologies with new advancements to deliver exactly what most bowhunters want in a hunting bow.
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Bow Review: Mathews LIFT 29.5

What can we say other than that Mathews has done it again?
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3 Dealers Respond: Do You Attend the ATA Show? Why or Why Not?

We asked three archery retailers: “Why do you go to the ATA Show?” Here’s what they said.