For the first time, my home state of Minnesota is allowing crossbows for use during the general archery season — no age or physical condition limitations — and as expected, compound shooters are not pleased.

Jim Easton passes at 88; Bigshot Archery acquires Delta McKenzie Targets; ATA shares details on two 2024 ATA Show promotions; and USA Archery announces election results for Board of Directors.

GSM Outdoors acquires Camillus Cutlery and Cuda fishing tools; Buck Knives welcomes new VP of sales; Zanders Sporting Goods hires Jeff Krieg as new sales manager; Mike Meiran joins Pnuma and Heated Core team as new director of sales; and Leupold names Lucas Burt as director of marketing.

Stocking some traditional gear, namely recurves, will be appreciated by those customers who want to get back to the basics. Here are three top picks.

ATA Show announces new award categories; Leupold named Optics Manufacturer of the Year — for the 13th consecutive time; Mystery Ranch promotes Michelle Fleming to marketing director; and IBO appoints Aaron Scheer to board of directors.

“Protecting Hunting Heritage and Education Act” signed into law; SHOT Show is the 8th largest trade show in America; Pope and Young announces next convention; and NASP partners with Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies.

ATA, partners help restore funding for archery and hunter ed; Arcus Hunting adds three key positions; ATA Show registration outpacing last year; and USA Archery receives USOPC Rings of Gold Program Award.

Pope and Young hires new executive director; Zanders Sporting Goods promotions; Bowhunters United announces free membership level; Caza Outdoors hires archery pro Cara Kelly; and Young Guns Heath McDonald Memorial Scholarship.

SCI and SAF file intent to sue Department of Education over archery/hunter education policies; ATA Show recognized among the top 100 largest trade shows; P&Y Bowhunters Bash heading to Texas; Instructor of the Year named by NBEF; and the B&C “Poach & Pay Project.”

Newsweek names Bass Pro Shops as America’s best outdoor retailer; Eric Dobberfuhl announced as ATA sales manager; Jenifer Wisniewski joins NDA as chief marketing officer; and NubAbility holds 3rd annual 3-D Archery Camp and Fundraiser for limb-different kids.