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COMPETITION
GAS Bowstrings shooters swept the podium in the men’s barebow division at the USA Archery Indoor Nationals Finals. Zackary Bisinger secured first place, followed by Nickolas Way in second, and Kyle Coffey in third.
The National Field and Archery Association (NFAA) Indoor Nationals concluded in an exhilarating finale, marking the end of the indoor archery season with a series of impressive performances and thrilling competitions.
The Russell County ASA concluded this weekend with an exhilarating display of archery talent and competition. Held at Fort Moore in Russell County, AL, the event witnessed outstanding performances from GAS Bowstrings archers across various divisions, highlighting their skill and dedication to the sport.
The 2024 indoor season culminated in an exciting weekend in Kentucky as Elite Archery’s Alexis Ruiz completed her season with two hard fought podium finishes.

Team Easton shooter, Chance Beaubouef, shot Superdrive 25 arrows in Alabama this weekend to take top spot at the ASA tournament in Russell County. Chance captured the championship in the premiere Men’s Open Pro category with a final score of 418.
Team Mathews carries the momentum through the second ASA event in Russell County, Alabama, despite tough weather conditions and steep competition. Overall, Team Mathews claimed seven podiums, including two first place finishes in the Men’s Known Pro and Senior Known Pro divisions.
The second Archery Shooters Association (ASA) competition of the year concluded Sunday after days of torrential downpour challenged every class on the range, including Elite Archery’s five pro podium finishers, Curtis Broadnax, Jacob Marlow, Mike Hulburt Sr., Morgan Rives and Kyna Stephens, and 11+ compound amateur podium finishers.
INDUSTRY
Independent outdoor lifestyle producers and brands will have access to an exclusive platform internet protocol (IP) to manage, package and distribute their original content through Outdoor America. Content will be available to all points of media distribution platforms.

Celerant Technology announces an expansion of its integration with Iron Valley Supply. The new functionality allows Celerant's FFL dealers, who use the Iron Valley Supply integration, to offer their customers drop shipping.
NEWS
ALPS Mountaineering introduces the all-new Genesis line of sleeping bags.
The lure is so popular for its distinctive shape and erratic action that a smaller version was created -the Lil’ 49er. The smaller version is ideal for fishing bass, trout, and salmon, as well as smaller species like crappie and other panfish.
Looking to save serious money on the purchase of some of the best high-tech hunting clothing available today? SKRE Hunt Club members do exactly that with special pricing and discounts all year around and, as a bonus, are entered into a monthly giveaway drawing exclusive to Hunt Club members.

Savage Arms, leader in firearms manufacturing and engineering, is honored to announce its recognition as “Best in Firearms” at the Kinsey's Dealer Choice Awards 2024.
RETAIL
Bass Pro Shops announced plans to celebrate the official grand opening of its new Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World in Irvine, Calif. with a special Evening for Conservation, open to the public, on Wednesday, March 27, 2023.
SPONSORSHIPS
National Bowhunter Education Foundation (NBEF) is sponsoring the Outdoor Heritage Education Center (OHEC). The Wisconsin-based charitable nonprofit OHEC brings traveling conservation exhibits to schools, clubs, county fairs, sports shows, and other venues.
 

By USA Archery

Did you hear the one about the female mechanical engineer, speech language pathologist, professor, and retired major in the Air Force Reserves, all of whom compete at USA Archery events?

Well, they have a great time, mingling with friends, sharing their experiences, and enjoying one another’s successes. There is no punchline because these are genuinely the kind of women who have made archery their passion, and they are not alone.

Step onto the line at any event on any given weekend in any part of this vast nation and there are shining examples of women making an impact in the sport and in their archery community.

From the Masters division down, there are women who have dedicated their life to breaking down barriers, opening doors, and striving for equality. And in doing so, they have paved the way for the explosion of archery talent now coming through, from 16-year-olds Liko Arreola (compound) and Ava Jones (barebow) to 15-year-old Akshara Vijay (recurve).

Indeed, at the recent Indoor Nationals Final in Louisville, Ky., six of the eight compound women were in their teens, including Chloe Nelsen who was 13 at the time. Five of the eight barebow women were teenagers, among them 14-year-old Medina Otajagic.

The average age of the 24 female archers competing in Louisville was 21, with just two in their 40s and one in her 30s. The future appears incredibly bright.

And while there will ultimately be a focus on what is to come, with the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games this year and LA hosting in 2028, none would be possible without those who have contributed week in, week out, year in, year out for many, many decades.

There are pioneers like Doreen Wilber and Luann Ryon. Wilber won the women’s gold medal when archery was reintroduced to the modern Olympic program in 1972, and Ryon topped the podium at the Montreal 1976 Games.

They will have inspired the likes of Melanie Hull and Debra Ochs who had 14-year-old Denise Parker alongside them in Seoul in 1988 while winning team bronze.

And while there are those who will have inspired, there are also those who are passing down the knowledge they have learnt to the next generation of talent. Two-time Olympian, Judi Adams, has been coaching Molly Nugent for the past four years. Nugent is among the 16 hopefuls seeking to make it to Paris for this year’s Games.

There are those within the archery community who, if they are not competing, then they are among the judges, making sure the events run smoothly, such as Diana LaBeau (pictured, who has been shooting since 1980, by the way).

The masters division contains incredible women, who have turned to archery or returned to the sport after raising a family. There are women such as Nicole Rasor, who competed for Austria in diving at the LA Games of 1984, or Lisa Yamamoto, a former cyclist who just so happened to work in the aerospace industry with the Mir space station and served in the US Navy as a physician, and then there is Jill Fraser, who made a living writing music for movies, TV and TV commercials!

All are role models who have lived life, and yet remain passionate about archery and eager to share that love of the sport.

Talking of role models and inspirational figures, on the para side, look no further than the likes of Candice CaesarWendy Gardner, or Tracy Otto. Caesar a single mom and army veteran, Gardner still finds ways to give back despite setbacks suffered, and Otto, one of life’s survivors and a shining light.

There are dozens and dozens of women involved in archery who in breaking down barriers have helped build a community, and whose selfless contribution to the sport has made it richer. In embracing Women’s History Month, it is only right that the support and passion and sacrifices made are acknowledged and appreciated, though not simply throughout the month of March but throughout the years.

To keep up with our amazing women archers, connect with us on Facebook and Instagram, and read more about our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and access.

 

 
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