Registration Numbers On The Rise For The 2025 ATA Show LEDE

Bow and Handgun Hunting Steadily on the Increase

A “2023 Special Report on Hunting,” issued by the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), indicates archery and handgun hunting growth is on the increase, while post-pandemic participation with firearms remains relatively stable.

Economical Crossbow Lineup

Looking to give crossbows a shot? Check out this cost-conscious list for some great places to start.

First Look: Mystery Ranch x Sitka Ryder Bow Case

Sitka has partnered with Mystery Ranch to introduce the new Ryder Bow Case, designed to transport bowhunting gear with confidence while featuring the timeless, hardworking style of a proper gear bag.

Review: Ravin R18

Ravin’s R18 crossbow is nothing short of revolutionary. The arrow-launching machine is 25 inches long, 6 inches tall, 4 inches wide and weighs a shade over 6 pounds bare.

First Look: Barnett Hyper Raptor

With a lightweight composite riser and measuring just over 7 inches axle-to-axle when cocked, the Hyper Raptor provides maneuverability in tight-quartered hunting spaces.

First Look: Burris Oracle 2 Rangefinding Bow Sight

Based on customer feedback from the original Oracle, the new Oracle 2 features improved auto-brightness detection, improved manual brightness control, improved set-up, better waterproofing and more accurate arrow drop calculations. 

First Look: Easton Match Grade Pro Shop Series Arrows

If you are a bowhunter that demands consistency and accuracy, the five-point straightness check used to confirm Easton's new Match Grade Pro Shop Series arrows is hard to ignore.

First Look: TenPoint TRX 515

The new TenPoint TRX 515 shoots an industry-leading 515 fps, features a new twin riser that diminishes weight and reduces flex by 70 percent, and measures just 29 inches in length and 6 inches wide when cocked.

First Look: BowTruk Travel Case

An update from the original, the Generation II Easton BowTruk was redesigned with more focus on durability and the quick access. Increased versatility was also thought of, to make the case useful for multiple different sizes of bows.

Biden Administration Withholds Funding for Hunting, Archery Programs in the Nation’s Schools

Department of Education says it is merely following the letter of the law as outlined in Bipartisan Safer Communities Act.

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