EXPERIENCE ARCHERY LIKE NEVER BEFORE

AT THE 2026 ATA SHOW!

The 2026 ATA Show is breaking new ground, and you’re invited! Following the ATA Trade Show (Jan. 7-8), we're opening the doors to consumers for the first time ever with the Archery & Bowhunting Supershow, happening Jan. 9-10 in Indianapolis.

Held in conjunction with NFAA’s Rushmore Rumble (Jan. 9-11), this exciting new event gives bowhunters, outdoor enthusiasts and families the chance to explore the latest gear, connect with top archery brands and enjoy live demonstrations, all under one roof.

Tickets go on sale this summer. Stay tuned for more exciting announcements!

FIND AN ATA-MEMBER ARCHERY & BOWHUNTING

RETAILER NEAR YOU

Interested in locating an archery shop in your area? As a BU member, you can browse our interactive map to find shops in your zip code, while filtering by gear, lessons and more!

Arrow weight plays a key role in how your arrow flies and how it performs on impact. While the path from bow to target might seem straightforward, the physics behind each shot are anything but simple. Click below to learn how to calculate the right arrow weight for your setup and why it matters.

FIND YOUR STATE CONTACT

Check out our interactive maps to find your contacts in various categories:

When you're out bowhunting, encounters with biting insects and animals are always a possibility. From ticks and spiders to snakes and other wildlife, it’s important to be prepared and know how to respond. Click below to learn the best course of action for each type of bite as you prepare for the upcoming bowhunting season.

YOUTH BOWHUNTING ORGANIZATIONS

Open to any student, NASP® is an in-school program aimed at improving educational performance among students in grades

4-12. Students learn focus, self-control, discipline, patience, and the life

lessons required to be successful in the classroom and in life. Learn how you can bring NASP® into a school near you!

S3DA is an after-school initiative that can be run through schools, archery shops, churches, fire stations, wildlife depts., ASA clubs, NFAA clubs and JOAD clubs. S3DA seeks to provide understanding and respect for natural resources and the environment, with emphasis on modern wildlife conservation and regulated sport hunting.

Sports are designed to bring us together. They enhance strength, patience, and even self-discipline. Centershot Ministries partners with churches to introduce archery as tool to reach more people, and because archery doesn’t require lots of equipment and is inclusive of everyone’s ability, it’s the perfect activity for all age groups.

There is one type of plant that consistently meets a deer's nutritional needs. Learn how to direct your habitat manangement efforts and play a pivotal role in improving the deer nutrition in your area.

Read about Lindsay Thomas Jr., NDA's chief communications officer, and his experience with investigating the age of the deer population and trying to determine if it's a warning sign that it was overpopulated and had little to no fawn recruitment.

DID YOU KNOW?

What did a medieval archer have in their kit? Watch Kevin Hicks, with The History Squad as he explores some of the personal effects a medieval archer would have carried, along with his bow and arrows, when he went on campaign.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

• May 28-30, 2025 - SEAFWA Director Meeting, Nashville, TN
• June 2, 2025 - ATA Show Prevferred Exhibit Booth Selection Opens
• June 2-6, 2025 - WAFWA Conference, Provo, UT
• June 5-7, 2025 - NASP® Championship, Myrtle Beach Convention and Sports Center, Myrtle Beach, SC
• June 13-15, 2025 - USA Archery Field Nationals, Noblesville, IN
• June 23-27, 2025 - MAFWA Director Meeting, French Lick, IN
• June 25-27, 2025 - USAT 2025 Easton Foundations SoCal Showdown, Chula Vista, CA
• June 25-27, 2025 - USAT 2025 Rebel Gear Buckeye Classic, Dublin, OH
• July 10-13, 2025 - Eastern S3DA Outdoor Target National Championship, Helena, MT
• January 7-11, 2026 - ATA Show, Indianapolis, IN