YOUR ALL-ACCESS PASS TO
ARCHERY'S BIGGEST WEEKEND!
Join us Jan. 9-10 in Indianapolis for two action-packed days at the all-new Archery & Bowhunting Supershow. Get a first look at the hottest gear of 2026, test products on the spot and connect with your favorite brands.
And that’s not all—the S3DA Indoor Open and NFAA Rushmore Rumble will add to the excitement, bringing nonstop tournament action as archers from across the country compete. Both tournaments are open to all archers with no membership required.
Grab your tickets and save with early bird pricing!
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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! | | | FLORIDA RE-ESTABLISHES BLACK BEAR SEASON IN MASSIVE WIN FOR THE SPORTING COMMUNITY | | |
On Aug. 13, 2025, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission held a public meeting to hear input from advocates for and against reinstating a black bear hunting season for the first time since 2015. After hearing from both sides, the commission voted unanimously to approve a 2025 black bear season.
The approved season will run from Dec. 6 to Dec. 28. The state will issue 187 hunting permits through a lottery system. No more than 10% of permits will be available to nonresidents, with the remaining permits reserved exclusively for Florida residents.
The decision follows recent demographic studies conducted by the commission, which indicate an increase in the state’s black bear population and their occupied range.
| | Check out our interactive maps to find your contacts in various categories: | | We all do our best to prevent it, but unfortunately, falls from tree stands still happen. This guide walks you through a self-checklist of what to do if you fall from your stand this 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 a 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. | | FINDING THE RIGHT PROCESSOR | | Once you’ve harvested your animal, there’s nothing better than picking it up from the processor and firing up the grill. Learn what to look for when choosing a processor for your latest harvest. | | Getting plenty of target practice before bow season is important, but focusing on shot placement for deer or elk is just as critical as hitting the bull’s-eye. In this article, we offer tips to help you transition from shooting at targets to taking ethical shots in the field — along with various hunting scenarios to consider. | | TAKE A CHANCE WITH A DRAW HUNT | | Across the country, draw hunts are offered for a variety of species and sometimes in unique locations. This guide walks you through the different draw hunt systems used by various states and highlights the one-of-a-kind opportunities they provide. | | |
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The 'pointless sports' of football and golf were banned several times during the 15th Century amid concerns that people should be sharpening their military abilities and practising archery instead.
In 1424, James I was the first King in Scotland to approve the ban, with those caught “playing the futball” punished by a fine of four pence.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
- September 18-20 – First Dakota Classic 2025, Yankton, SD
- September 19-21 – NFAA Outdoor National Target Championships, Yankton, SD
- September 21-24 – 115th Annual AFWA Meeting Tucson, AZ
- September 25, 1 pm EST – Webinar: Federal Excise Tax Resources for ATA Members
- September 27 – National Hunting and Fishing Day
- October 17-19 – Archery World Cup Final, Nanjing, China
- January 7-11, 2026 – ATA Show Week, Indianapolis, IN
- January 25-28, 2026 – 86th Midwest Fish & Wildlife Conference, Fort Wayne, IN
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