The National Field Archery Association's Rushmore Rumble will return to ATA Show Week in 2027 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. The tournament, which attracted over 900 archers in 2026, takes place January 8-10, 2027, and is open to all archers with no membership required.
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Target Sports USA is hosting its 2nd annual Donut Round Challenge from June 5-12, 2026, inviting participants to shoot through donut holes for a chance to win $25 gift cards and mystery tactical gear. Participants can enter by posting videos on social media using #TSUSADonutRoundChallenge2026.
Texas A&M University won the overall team title at the 2026 Hotel Planner USA Archery Collegiate Nationals in Lansing, Michigan, with University of the Cumberlands placing second and University of Rio Grande third. Anastacia Godman of Lindsey Wilson University won individual barebow bronze and mixed team gold 14 months after a serious car accident doctors said would end her archery career.
Lauryl Akenhead of Team Ruger won second place overall and Highest Lady honors at the Spears Mountain Safari NRL Hunter competition in Gladstone, Virginia, competing against 76 shooters with her Ruger American® Rifle Gen II in 6.5 Creedmoor across 18 stages.
Team Ruger's Gordon Carrell and Randi Rogers won top honors at the 2026 Texas State Open Championship using Ruger RXM pistols. Carrell secured first place in the Production division with a score of 259.01, while Rogers earned first place in the Carry Optics unclassified category and second High Lady.
Team Mathews dominated the first leg of the 2026 IBO Triple Crown in Pipestem, West Virginia, with Levi Morgan winning the Men's division using his ARC 34, Brady Myers taking second, and Dan McCarthy third. The team claimed seven podiums overall across three divisions, including first place finishes by Cara Kelly in Women's and strong Senior division performances.
At the Hyundai Archery World Cup Stage #2 in Shanghai, the USA earned four medals led by Alexis Ruiz, who won gold in compound mixed team with James Lutz, silver in compound women's team with Olivia Dean and Kaylee Gurney, and bronze in individual compound women's competition.
Darton Archery, Black Eagle Arrows, and Conquest Archery dominated the ASA event in Minden, Louisiana, with podium finishes across multiple divisions. Chance Beaubouef won Men's Open Pro, while the brands secured victories in Women's Pro, Crossbow, Senior Masters, and numerous other categories, demonstrating strong archer confidence in their equipment.
The National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP®) concluded its 2026 Eastern National Tournament in Louisville, Kentucky, with 16,082 students from 1,132 schools competing. NASP® President Tommy Floyd highlighted the event's significance as a celebration of student achievement, family support, and expanded outdoor recreation opportunities, including the growing NASP® 3D discipline.
SHIELD Sights highlighted competition results from the EHC Warm Up Cup 2026 in Hungary, with SHIELD-equipped shooters securing top podium finishes including Bartosz Szczesny's 1st place in the Optics Division and Miroslav Zapletal's 1st place in the Production Optics Division.
Major League Fishing's Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit Stop 4 streams live on MyOutdoorTV from Douglas Lake in Tennessee, featuring up to 150 pro anglers competing for a top prize of $135,000. The three-day tournament (May 8-10) will be broadcast by Chad McKee and Rob Newell on MajorLeagueFishing.com, the MyOutdoorTV app, and Rumble.
Kyle Douglas led Team Mathews to five podium finishes at the 2026 NFAA Marked 3D National Championships in Redding, California. Douglas won the Men's division for his fifth first-place finish of the season, while Beretta McKee secured second in Women's and Tim Audus won the Senior division.
Chance Beaubouef won the Open Pro title at the ASA Pro/Am Tour stop in Minden, Louisiana, competing with equipment from Darton Archery, Black Eagle Arrows, and Conquest Archery. His victory demonstrates the performance and accuracy of these brands at the highest competitive level.
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. successfully hosted the Koenig-Ruger PRS Match in Grand Junction, CO, with 100 competitive shooters participating. Team Ruger's Lauryl Akenhead earned first place in the Production division and second High Lady using a Ruger Custom Shop Precision Rifle chambered in 6mm GT.
Team Mathews delivered a commanding performance at the 2026 Camp Minden ASA, securing three Pro division wins and eleven podium finishes overall. Kyle Douglas, Chris Perkins, and Bodie Turner swept the Men's Known Pro division, while Randy Morocco and Jack Wallace claimed top spots in their respective senior divisions. The team's depth was evident across multiple divisions including women's and open categories.
The 2026 NASP® Western National Tournament at Mountain America Expo Center in Sandy, Utah welcomed 2,397 Bullseye archers and 2,130 NASP® 3D archers from hundreds of schools across multiple states. The three-day event featured pin trading, app-based scavenger hunts, and showcased the continued growth of in-school archery programs.
Magnet Cove High School won the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's Archery in the Schools 3D State Championship at Pangburn High School on April 10-11, scoring 1,710 points. Cash Hignight and Holly Chandler led the Panthers to their second consecutive sweep, each earning $500 scholarships from the Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation.
Team Mathews achieved historic success at the 2026 Gator Cup in Sparta, Wisconsin, with Jimmy Lutz setting a new 72-arrow 50-meter compound world record of 719 points. Kyle Douglas finished third in Compound Men's, while Olivia Dean claimed the Compound Women's title.
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. celebrates Junior Team Ruger member Connor Knapp's strong performance at the 2026 College National Championship in Talladega, AL, where he secured nine individual victories using his Ruger 10/22® rifle, including first place in the Optics Rimfire Rifle division.
The Easton Foundations Gator Cup in Newberry, Florida featured world-class archery with Marcus D'Almeida defeating Brady Ellison in recurve men and Mike Schloesser retaining his compound men title. Casey Kaufhold reclaimed the recurve women crown, while emerging talent and repeat winners across multiple divisions highlighted the inaugural USAT Qualifier Series event.
