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Darron McDougal Articles

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Bow Review: Bear Archery Persist

The 90-year-old company’s latest flagship bow, the Bear Archery Persist, delivers the feature-driven performance that dedicated bowhunters demand.
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Make Sense of the Broadhead Conglomeration

There have never been more broadheads on the market than today. Here are some pointers for juggling this tricky product category in a way that works for you and your customers.
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Bow Review: Hoyt VTM 31

A few subtle enhancements to an already proven platform move the Hoyt needle forward.
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Re-Fletching Arrows

We asked three retailers: “What are your rates, and in which months do you see the biggest surge of arrows being brought in to be re-fletched? Also, do you suggest upgrades such as lighted nocks and arrow wraps?” Here’s what they said.
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Bow Review: Athens Elevate

With a killer new cam system, one of the industry’s finest grips and a new sight mount, Athens Archery has launched an ideal bowhunting bow, the Athens Elevate.
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Fitting a Customer With a New Bow

We asked three veteran retailers: “What is your process for fitting a customer with the proper draw length and draw weight when they’re purchasing a new bow?” Here’s what they had to say.
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Cultivate Food Plot Seed Sales

Selling food plot seed in an archery shop is challenging, but with the right approach, you can find your slice of the pie.
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Behind the Counter: Social Media Decisions

We asked three veteran retailers, “What does your store’s social media presence look like?” Here’s what they had to say.
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Bow Review: Prime REVEX 2

With stability built right in and a new cam system, Prime Archery’s latest launch — the Prime REVEX 2 — is a winner.
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Move More Archery Targets

Want to give your archery target sales a boost? Here’s how!
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Recreational Archery Today

We asked three veteran retailers: “Is recreational archery as popular today as it was 8 to 10 years ago, when it grew roots as a mainstream pastime?” Here’s what they had to say.
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Bow Review Video: Prime REVEX 2

Bowhunting World’s Field Editor Darron McDougal recently tested the new-for-2023 Prime REVEX 2. Spoiler: With stability built right in and a new cam system, it’s a winner.
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Bow Review: Bowtech Carbon One

Bowtech’s latest carbon marvel raises the technology and performance bars.