Mathews announced its 2026 Contingency Programs offering over $1.5 million in monetary payouts to professional and amateur archers at ASA, IBO, and NFAA sanctioned events. The program includes a Bridge-Lock Stabilizer Contingency option, with Pro Staff Manager Derek Phillips highlighting opportunities for both Team Shooters and undiscovered competitors.

Dallas Safari Club announced Wayne F. Farnsworth, Jr. as the 2026 recipient of the Dr. Bob Speegle Outstanding Hunting Achievement Award. Farnsworth, a dedicated outdoorsman with 36 years of ethical, fair-chase hunting across all six continents, was recognized for his exceptional commitment to the sport and his physically demanding mountain hunts pursuing sheep and goats worldwide.

Dead Air Silencers' RXD 22 Ti, developed in collaboration with Ruger Firearms, won Ballistic's Best 2025 Rimfire Suppressor award. The titanium-constructed suppressor scored 32 out of 45, narrowly edging competitors from Heresy Design, SilencerCo, and Nosler in the competitive category.

Kinsey's Inc., a leading distributor of archery, hunting, and outdoor-sports equipment, announced Kelly Smith as its new Dealer Sales Representative. Smith brings decades of industry experience from Big Rock Sports and will focus on building partnerships with dealers and supporting Kinsey's broad portfolio of archery, firearms, and outdoor-sports products.

The NSSF's Protect Liberty PAC received a $25,000 contribution from the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW) to support candidates dedicated to preserving Constitutional rights and Second Amendment protections ahead of the November 2026 election. NASGW President Kenyon Gleason and Protect Liberty PAC Treasurer Lawrence G. Keane urged industry members to support the super PAC's efforts.

Barnett will showcase its 2026 product lineup at the Archery Trade Association Trade Show on January 7-10, 2026, at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. The company will feature expansions to its Raptor, Wildcat, and XPX series crossbow lines at Booth #2047 and S16.

Millennium Treestands is showcasing its 2026 product line at the Archery Trade Show (ATA) in Indianapolis, January 6-11, 2026. The company, part of Millennium Outdoors, will display innovations in treestands and outdoor gear at booth #1347.

Ol'man Outdoors will exhibit at the 2026 Archery Trade Association Show in Indianapolis, January 6-11, 2026, at booth #1341. The company will showcase its hunting and outdoor equipment lineup, including its patented treestand systems and safety products.

The Archery Trade Association announces the return of the Archery & Bowhunting Supershow on January 9–10, 2026, at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Mossy Oak will be showcasing its latest patterns and products and attendees can meet representatives, explore Mossy Oak brand partners' merchandise, and gain insight into how the brand supports the hunting and outdoor community.

Kinsey's is hosting its Dealer Show February 19-21 at Lancaster County Convention Center with enhanced pricing, flexible payment terms, and ACH discounts. The event features live entertainment from Nate Hosie, host of HeadHunters TV on the Outdoor Channel, celebrating dealer partnerships with industry camaraderie.

Celerant Technology is sponsoring and exhibiting at ATA 2026, powering the pop-up shop with its Cumulus Retail software for the fifth consecutive year. The system integrates STAR Micronics' mPOP hardware and WorldPay's mobile payment processing to create a seamless checkout experience for archery dealers.

The Indiana Court of Appeals unanimously ended the City of Gary's 26-year-old lawsuit against firearm manufacturers. NSSF praised the decision upholding House Bill 1235, which reserves to Indiana the exclusive authority to sue firearm industry members, with NSSF Senior Vice President Lawrence G. Keane commending Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita's defense of the law.

Whitetails Unlimited awarded $258,079 in grants during the past fiscal year in Wisconsin, with majority funding supporting shooting and archery teams including NASP, S3DA, Scholastic Clay Target Program, and USA Clay Target League through their Staying on Target Program.

WOOX, an Italian-made gunstock, axe, and knife manufacturer, announced Brian Matthews as National Sales Manager. Matthews will oversee domestic sales and report to CEO Ben Fleming, bringing extensive outdoor industry experience from Advanced Armament Corporation and BPI Outdoor.

MyOutdoorTV launches a new Predator Channel featuring 24/7 predator hunting content from award-winning programs including Into High Country, Driven with Pat & Nicole, Live 2 Hunt, Predator Nation, and Everything Eichler. The channel joins MyOutdoorTV's existing lineup of HuntStream, AnglerStream, WhitetailStream, and Major League Fishing Channel.

Sightron announced the SV 8x42 ED Binoculars designed for hunters, shooters, and observation enthusiasts. The binoculars feature a wide 70° apparent field of view, ED objective lenses for sharp images, fully multi-layer coated lenses, and waterproof construction with a Lifetime Performance Guarantee.

Guidefitter announced a strategic partnership with Taurus Holdings, welcoming the Georgia-based manufacturer and its portfolio including Rossi and Heritage to its network of verified outdoor professionals. The collaboration aims to connect these firearms brands with authentic ambassadors in the outdoor community, with all three brands launching on Guidefitter in early Q1 2026.

Bowtech Archery appointed Colin Legge as Executive Vice President of New Products and Innovation. Legge brings entrepreneurial experience, technical archery expertise, and financial acumen from founding The Carriage Archery Club and working in banking and energy sectors.

The Wild Sheep Foundation's Women Hunt program launched IGNITE, a new weekly podcast hosted by Dana Dykema featuring conversations with outdoor enthusiasts, conservationists, and hunting advocates. The podcast aims to connect and inspire women in the hunting and conservation community through authentic storytelling available on major platforms.

Jimmy John Liautaud, founder of Jimmy John's sandwich chain, joins Michael Waddell on The Michael Waddell Podcast to discuss his business journey, hunting philosophy, and conservation efforts. The episode explores how Liautaud built his franchise from 1983 to nearly 2,800 stores.

Patriot Ordnance Factory Inc. (POF-USA) released a limited production Goldberg "Jack Hammer" Rogue .308 rifle based on professional athlete Bill Goldberg's personal rifle. The special edition features black and burnt bronze Cerakote artwork, weighs 5.9 pounds, and is limited to 100 units with certificates of authenticity autographed by Goldberg.

VKTR Industries announced the VKP Pro, a new double stack 1911 handgun manufactured entirely in the United States. The firearm features a combat trigger, steel controls, optics compatibility, and DLC ArmorLube coating, shipping with custom Atlas magazines and a carry case to select dealers nationwide.

NSSF is hosting the 5th Annual Governors' Forum at SHOT Show 2026, featuring governors including Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Brad Little, Greg Gianforte, Jim Pillen, Joe Lombardo, and Mark Gordon. The forum, moderated by Shermichael Singleton, will discuss the firearm industry's importance and Second Amendment rights on January 21, 2026.

WE Knife, a premier knife manufacturer founded in 2014, will showcase its latest innovations at the Archery Trade Association (ATA) Show from January 7-10, 2026, at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. VP Marketing & Business Development Seth Ercanbrack highlighted the company's excitement to connect with dealer partners and welcome enthusiasts with a wide selection of knives available for purchase.

Mossy Oak will sponsor the 2026 Archery Trade Association (ATA) Trade Show Industry Celebration on January 7, featuring a live performance by country music star Chase Rice, free food and drinks, and a free event for ATA exhibitors and attendees in Indianapolis.

 MyOutdoorTV's HuntStream and the Bass Channel featuring Major League Fishing programming is made universally available to MyOutdoorTV’s paid subs thanks to massively expanded distribution on Amazon (in the US and Canada), Roku, and YouTube Channels. 
 

MyOutdoorTV expanded distribution of HuntStream and Bass Channel featuring Major League Fishing to Amazon, Roku, and YouTube Channels. The streaming platform from Outdoor Sportsman Group offers hunting and bass fishing content including programs like Bone Collector, Buck Commander, MLF Bass Pro Tour, and The VanDam Experience.

"Major League Fishing Saturdays" returns to Outdoor Channel every Saturday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. ET, featuring the Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour and Team Series. The programming is also available on MyOutdoorTV (MOTV) for streaming anytime, anywhere.

Teresa ‘Tink’ Wallace, who represented the USA on the world stage in compound open women for almost a decade, has sadly passed away at the age of 60.

Teresa, who was a regular member of the United States Archery team (USAT), began archery for fun around 20 years ago after friends from a wheelchair basketball league suggested going to a nearby archery shop, where she met Dr. Nancey Tsai, a rehabilitation physician and a competitive archer. Dr. Tsai would eventually become Teresa’s coach. 

‘Tink’, as she was known, first took up competitive archery in 2014 and made her international debut a year later. The para archer from South Carolina went on to feature at four World Archery Para Championships. She also won individual gold and team bronze at the 2018 Pan American Outdoor Championships.

Initially, Teresa shot left-handed. She switched to right-handed in early 2015 due to a shoulder injury and later that year was sporting the colors of the USA at the World Archery Para Championships in Germany.

At the 2017 World Archery Para Championships in China, she was part of the compound women open team including Lisa Coryell and Martha Chavez which set a Record of the Americas in a 24-arrow match at 50 meters, scoring 211 points - a record which still stands today!

Tributes have been pouring in for Teresa, who inspired so many with her strength, courage, kindness and determination. A dear friend to many, her passing will be felt by all within the archery community.