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Posted: November 12, 2008
2009 Arrow Shaft FET Rate Adjustment
The ATA’s CEO/President Jay McAninch received word from the IRS on Nov. 12 that the FET rate for arrow shafts will be adjusted from $.43 per shaft to $.45 per shaft as of January 1, 2009. 
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Posted: November 10, 2008
Call for Volunteers to Serve on ATA Board of Directors
Do you have the desire and willingness to contribute time to the growth of the industry? Do you have ideas about what ATA should be doing with its resources? If so, we encourage you to run for the ATA Board of Directors or nominate someone whom you feel would be valuable to your trade association.
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Posted: November 07, 2008
ATA '09 -FREE Webinar - The New Art of Effective Boothmanship
The ATA is offering another FREE webinar to all exhibitors at the 2009 ATA Tradeshow. REGISTER NOW FOR THE EVENT TO BE HELD DECEMBER 4!!!! CLICK ON THE RED ARROW TO GO TO THE REGISTATION LINK
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Posted: October 20, 2008
Election 2008- Make an Informed Decision
ATA CEO/President Jay McAninch offers his insight on the 2008 Presidential Election in regards to Business Issues, Conservation & Hunting, and Shooting/ 2nd Amendment Rights.
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Posted: October 07, 2008
ATA Offers Two Free Webinars to Boost Exhibitors Sales
The ATA is offering two free webinars in October and December for ATA-member exhibitors who want to attract more qualified retailers to their booths during the 2009 ATA Trade Show and then convert those visits into strong year-round sales.
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Posted: August 26, 2008
Virginia High Court Upholds ATA Bowhunting Victory
Bowhunting returns to Reston, Virginia, after state Supreme Court sides with ATA and local bowhunters in their battle to bowhunt deer in their back-yard woods. The decision also awards ATA more than $50,000 in legal fees.
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Posted: August 26, 2008
Fire Won’t Discourage Delta Sports Industries
August 8 fire destroys Delta’s 80,000-square-foot facility, but backup plans allow company to continue taking and filling orders for its extensive target line. The Iowa company vows to introduce new products at 2009 ATA Trade Show.
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Posted: June 05, 2008
ATA, Black's Directory Partner to Deliver Industry Networking Tool
ATA and “Black’s Archery & Bowhunting Annual Buyer’s Directory” renew agreement for fifth straight year to provide ATA members industry contact information, which includes online directory access from www.archerytrade.org.
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Posted: May 05, 2008
Trade Show Hotel Block Open For ATA Members
The 2009 ATA Trade Show Hotel Block opened to ATA members in good standing on Monday, May 5, 2008. The Indiana Convention and Visitors Association Housing Bureau is handling reservations.
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Posted: May 02, 2008
FET Information Update for Manufacturers
FET information is critical for industry manufacturers. Please read this April 30 Update from Jay McAninch and access updated lists of archery products subject to FET and NOT subject to FET.
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Posted: April 03, 2008
ATA Board Elects 2008 Executive Committee
Peter Crawford of G5 Outdoors elected as Chair; while Greg Easton of Easton Technical Products and Paul Vaicunas of Parker Compound Bows elected Vice-Chairs during annual Board elections.
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Posted: March 18, 2008
New Directors Elected to ATA Board
Marvin Carlston of Gold Tip re-elected to second term. Winning new seats are first-timers Greg Easton of Easton Technical Products and David White of Cajun Archery. Paul Vaicunas returns to Board in new position at Parker Compound Bows.
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Posted: March 14, 2008
Alabama, ATA Celebrate Partnership During Athens Archery Park Dedication
The first Community Archery Park in the United States is open for business, thanks largely to the leadership of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
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Posted: February 06, 2008
Indy, ATA Trade Show Live Up to Expectations
By: Cindy Brophy, Trade Show Manager
Nearly 8,200 attended archery show, including almost 3,000 dealers, buyers and distributors. Also, 495 exhibitors rented a record 159,350 square feet of booth space, and a record 951 attended morning seminar series.
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Posted: January 08, 2008
ATA Announces The Sportsman Channel as Presenting Sponsor of Great Giveaway
The Archery Trade Association and The Sportsman Channel (TSC) came to an agreement that places TSC as the official production channel for the 2008 ATA Trade Show and the ATA Great Giveaway.
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Posted: November 26, 2007
2008 Arrow Shaft FET Rate Adjustment Announced
For calendar year 2008, the tax imposed under § 4161(b)(2)(A) on the first sale by the manufacturer, producer, or importer of any shaft of a type used in the manufacture of certain arrows is $0.43 per shaft.
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Posted: November 13, 2007
Great Giveaway Shaping Up for 2008 Trade Show
No matter how you get to Indianapolis, you could be driving home in a 2007 Realtree Camo Harley Davidson. You won't want to miss the 2008 ATA Great Giveaway where an incredible collection of prizes, hunts, vacations and cold hard cash will be given away every 60 seconds.
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Posted: November 13, 2007
ATA 5th Annual Archery & Bowhunting Summit Approaching
The ATA's 5th Annual Archery and Bowhunting Summit will be held December 18-20 and all signs are that the progress reports in recruitment and retention as well as facility and opportunity development for 2007 will be significant.
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Posted: November 13, 2007
Register Online For ATA Show
Attendees can now register online for the January 2008 Trade Show in Indianapolis. Tickets for the show’s ATA Great Giveaway also available online.
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Posted: November 13, 2007
Real Deal Returns to ATA Trade Show
In the “Real Deal” room you’ll find unheard-of deals on all sorts of archery-related items and services including exclusive, one-time-only deals unavailable anywhere else.
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Posted: November 13, 2007
POMA/ATA Fred Bear Communicator Award: Nominations Still Accepted
Nominations are still being accepted for the first annual POMA/ATA Fred Bear Archery & Bowhunting Communicator of the Year Award. The award will honor the journalist who best demonstrates the vision and commitment Bear exemplified in promoting archery and bowhunting throughout his legendary 50-year career.
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Posted: August 09, 2007
Doerr Selected as 'Emerging Leader' for National Conservation Program
National Conservation Leadership Institute selects ATA’s Director of Archery and Bowhunting Programs as a ‘fellow’ in a prestigious national training program where she will further develop the industry’s Community Archery Program.
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Posted: June 18, 2007
ATA, Black's Directory Team Up to Help Industry Insiders Network Efficiently
ATA and “Black’s Archery & Bowhunting Annual Buyer’s Directory” renew agreement for fourth straight year to provide ATA members exclusive industry contact information, including online directory access from the ATA website.
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Posted: June 04, 2007
ATA Seeking New Trade Show Director
Current show director, Denise Parker, to leave May 31 after 5.5 years as ATA’s trade show director. The ATA is seeking a new Trade Show director to continue growing the industry-owned show.
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Posted: June 04, 2007
ATA Hires Ives to Run Customer Services
Bob Ives, retired Gold Tip Inc. VP, brings rich knowledge and experience to role of ATA Director of Membership Services. He aims to boost benefits, education and training for members, whose numbers have more than tripled since 2000.
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Posted: April 03, 2007
ATA Board Elects 2007 Executive Committee
Laverne Woock of Delta Sports Products re-elected as Chair; and Todd Vaaler of Gateway Feathers and Peter Crawford of G5 Outdoors win Vice-Chairs during annual Board elections.
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Posted: March 09, 2007
New Directors Elected to ATA Board
Incumbents Michele Eichler of Muzzy Products and Larry Griffith of The Bohning Company, Ltd. win re-election. Winning new seats on the board are Doug Springer of Copper John Corp., and Brad Webb of Primos Hunting Calls.
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Posted: March 09, 2007
Nominations Accepted for Communicator Award
POMA/ATA Fred Bear Archery & Bowhunting Communicator of the Year Award honors journalists whose work embodies Bear’s devotion to promoting arrow sports.
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Posted: February 21, 2007
Health Plan Poised to Deliver Big Savings
By: Jay McAninch
Preliminary estimates suggest many ATA members will save 10 percent and more by enrolling in the ‘Archery & Bowhunting Industry Benefits’ plan.
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Posted: January 30, 2007
ATA-branded book, Bowhunting Tactics That Deliver Trophies, is released.
By: Kate Fiduccia, Woods N' Water Press
Raise Your Bowhunting Skills to the Next Level with Steve Bartylla's Bowhunting Tactics That Deliver Trophies, the latest Woods N' Water release in a series of ATA-branded books.
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Posted: January 30, 2007
NEW PROGRAMS BOOST VALUE OF ’07 ATA TRADE SHOW
By: Denise Parker, ATA Trade Show Director
Strong attendance bolsters launch of Real Deal, Great Giveaway and company-led technical seminars.
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Posted: January 30, 2007
Fred Bear Namesake of Archery & Bowhunting Communicator of the Year Award
The Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA) and the Archery Trade Association (ATA) announced legendary communicator and archery and bowhunting proponent Fred Bear was selected as the namesake for the POMA/ATA Archery & Bowhunting Communicator of the Year Award.
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Posted: January 15, 2007
Atlanta’s ‘Georgia World Congress Center’ to Host Archery Trade Show in January
More than 8,000 representatives of archery industry expected to attend the ATA Trade Show in downtown Atlanta Jan. 18-20, 2007.
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Posted: January 15, 2007
POMA and ATA Unveil Communicator Award
POMA/ATA Archery and Bowhunting Heritage Communicator Award to recongize extraordinatry achievements and will carry the name of an industry icon.
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Posted: January 15, 2007
ATA OFFERS HEALTHCARE BENEFITS TO MEMBERS
All member companies can now buy affordable health benefits for their full-time employees through the ATA Archery & Bowhunting Industry Benefit Trust plan.
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Posted: October 16, 2006
ATA-branded book, Bowhunting’s Superbucks, is released.
The most recent title in a series of ATA-branded books, Bowhunting’s Superbucks, is available. Proceeds from sales help grow archery and bowhunting.
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Posted: September 15, 2006
ESPN CANCELS GREAT OUTDOOR GAMES AS ATA FOCUSES ON BUILDING, AIDING ARCHERY PROGRAMS
Six-year run on ESPN, ESPN2 and ABC Sports gave archery its largest TV audiences ever. Visibility from its work with ESPN has helped ATA begin launching community-based programs nationwide.
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Posted: August 21, 2006
Fail-Proof Tactics for Whitetail Bowhunting Released as Title in ATA Book Series
As part of the Save Our Heritage program, proceeds from Bob McNally's new book, Fail-Proof Tactics for Whitetail Bowhunting, support programs promoting and protecting archery and bowhunting.
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Posted: August 21, 2006
‘THE REAL DEAL’ GIVES DEALERS SHOW-ONLY DISCOUNTS
ATA Board launches ‘The Real Deal’ program to ensure dealers and buyers get the best bargains manufacturers will offer all year. If you’re not in Atlanta for the 2007 ATA Trade Show, you’ll never see similar deals again until the 2008 show.
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Posted: August 11, 2006
GREAT ATA GIVEAWAY BENEFITS ARCHERY, BOWHUNTING
Giant Friday night event at ATA Trade Show to give away $500,000 in prizes and guided bowhunts to raise money to help ATA grow archery, bowhunting.
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Posted: June 22, 2006
Michigan Honors ATA For Its Aid, Commitment
Contributions from ATA allow Michigan DNR to hire a statewide school archery coordinator, and create cooperative archery programs between communities, retailers, schools and archery groups.
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Posted: June 22, 2006
ATA Supports Media's Mission, Growth
As a Cornerstone Corporate Partner member of the Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA), ATA will sponsor an educational seminar at POMA’s first national conference in August while continuing to help writers and broadcasters spread archery’s message.
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Posted: June 22, 2006
ATA and Black's Directory Enable Industry Insiders to Network Efficiently
ATA and “Black’s Archery & Bowhunting Annual Buyer’s Directory” renew agreement for third straight year to provide ATA members industry contact information, which includes directory access from the ATA’s website.
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Posted: June 06, 2006
HENDRIX WINS ESPN2 HOT SHOTS! CHAMPIONSHIP
By: Pat Durkin
North Carolina archer claims his 4th victory in ‘Eliminator’ competition by blazing past Utah’s Tim Gillingham in Hot Shots! final at Dallas.
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Posted: May 31, 2006
ATA, MINNESOTA JOIN FORCES TO ELEVATE ARCHERY
Partnership that began with a Memorandum of Understanding in 2004 promotes archery and bowhunting with diverse, far-reaching programs for kids, adults.
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Posted: March 31, 2006
ARCHERY FEATURED ON ESPN2’S HOT SHOTS! PROGRAM
By: Denise Parker
Archery will receive a second straight year of national exposure from the ESPN2 Hot Shots! TV show, which also features shotgun and rifle events. The archery competition includes a qualifying event in Tennessee and the Hot Shots! championship in Dallas. The show airs in late June.
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Posted: March 31, 2006
3 NEW DIRECTORS ELECTED TO ATA BOARD
By: Pat Durkin
Incumbent Scott Alread of Bear Archery wins re-election. Winning new seats on the board are Peter Crawford of G5 Outdoors; Ben Summers of TRU Ball; and Paul Vaicunas of Horton Manufacturing.
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Posted: February 14, 2006
ATLANTA TO HOST 2007 ATA TRADE SHOW
ATA considers Charlotte, N.C., and St. Louis before deciding to return to Atlanta on Jan. 18-20, 2007.
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Posted: January 30, 2006
Record 499 Exhibitors Stretched Floor Space to Capacity During 2006 ATA Show in Atlanta
By: Pat Durkin
More than 8,000 attend archery show, including 2,640 dealers, buyers and distributors. Exhibitors rent record 155,500 square feet of booth space.
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Posted: September 16, 2005
ATA CONTINUES SCHOOL ARCHERY GRANT PROGRAM
By: Patrick Durkin
Grants up to $15,000 each will go to states launching school-based archery programs in 2005-06.
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Posted: September 06, 2005
BULLETIN SHARES INDEPENDENT RESEARCH VERIFYING THAT ARCHERY IS SAFE FOR ALL
By: Patrick Durkin
New “Insight” publication by ArrowSport provides testimonials and statistics that prove archery is a safe sport enjoyed by young and old, male and female.
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Posted: August 31, 2005
ATA AND BLACK’S DIRECTORY MAKE IT EVEN EASIER TO FIND THE INFO YOU NEED
ATA and “Black’s Archery & Bowhunting Annual Buyer’s Directory” renew agreement to provide ATA members with industry contact information, which now includes directory access on the ATA’s website.
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Posted: August 18, 2005
GREAT OUTDOOR GAMES’ ARCHERY COMPETITION DRAWS RECORD VIEWERSHIP ON ABC
By: Patrick Durkin
ABC Sports’ Sunday broadcast of the ESPN Great Outdoor Games was the most-watched telecast ever in the event’s six-year history. This show included the ATA's popular archery ‘Eliminator’ round.
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Posted: July 10, 2005
SPEED CRUCIAL IN WINNING ARCHERY AT ESPN GREAT OUTDOOR GAMES
By: Patrick Durkin
Keith Brown and Jerry Decker dominate the vital ‘Speed Challenge’ station to cruise to gold and silver medals.
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Posted: July 10, 2005
BROWN, DECKER, WAGNER SWEEP AWAY PAST ARCHERY MEDALISTS
By: Patrick Durkin
Only Randy Hendrix secures a spot in the 2006 ESPN Great Outdoor Games by finishing fourth. Randy Ulmer, Darren Collins, Wayne Endicott and Rod White fail to reach the medal rounds.
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Posted: June 23, 2005
ABC TO AIR ARCHERY FROM ESPN GREAT OUTDOOR GAMES
By: Patrick Durkin
Network’s coverage will follow the British Open on Sunday, July 17, with other broadcasts scheduled for ESPN and ESPN2.
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Posted: May 11, 2005
ESPN2 BROADCASTS PITTSBURGH ARCHERY QUALIFIER
By: By Patrick Durkin
“Hot Shots!” Television Show Highlights the Excitement of Newcomers
Earning Their Invitation to the ESPN Great Outdoor Games.
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Posted: April 22, 2005
SURVEY SAYS NASP IS ACHIEVING ITS GOALS
ATA-sponsored research finds National Archery in the Schools Program provides quality experiences for students while improving phy-ed classes.
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Posted: April 20, 2005
4 NEWCOMERS HEAD TO ESPN GREAT OUTDOOR GAMES
By: Patrick Durkin
Field of 16 archers set for the July 7-10 event in Orlando, which will pit four first-time qualifiers against 12 veterans of previous ESPN Games.
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Posted: March 25, 2005
4 MORE VETERANS RETURN TO GREAT OUTDOOR GAMES
By: Patrick Durkin
ESPN regulars Rod White, Darren Collins, Tim Gillingham and Cindy Decker advance during NFAA Eliminator Qualifier in Louisville, Ky.
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Posted: March 07, 2005
4 ARCHERS ADVANCE TO ESPN GREAT OUTDOOR GAMES
By: Patrick Durkiin
Veterans Brown, Slinkard, Decker and Hopwood claim top spots while fending off strong field of newcomers and veteran challengers.
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Posted: March 01, 2005
ATA BOARD ELECTS 2005 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
By: Patrick Durkin
Erik Watts of Easton-Hoyt elected Chair; and Laverne Woock of Delta and Todd Vaaler of Gateway Feathers elected Vice-Chairs during annual elections.
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Posted: January 20, 2005
2005 ATA SHOW SETS RECORDS for ATTENDANCE, BOOTH SPACE
By: Patrick Durkin
Nearly 8,200 attend archery show, including more than 3,400 dealers, buyers and distributors. Exhibitors rent 145,400 square feet of booth space.
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Posted: December 29, 2004
ARCHERY LEADERS VOICE UNITY, STRENGTH AT SUMMIT
By: Patrick Durkin
Annual Summit meeting in Minneapolis draws supportive crowd that vows to seize momentum of past year to ensure archery, bowhunting enjoy growth.
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Posted: December 29, 2004
SNYDER, CARLSTON ELECTED TO ATA BOARD
By: Patrick Durkin
2005 Board described as passionate, self-motivated group that’s devoted to growing the industry, archery recreation and bowhunting programs.
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Posted: October 23, 2004
NEW LAW LEVIES FAIR TAXES ON ARCHERY GEAR
By: Patrick Durkin
President signs bill to close tax loophole on foreign arrow makers/importers, reduce tax on broadheads, and eliminate tax on youth bows.
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Posted: October 23, 2004
AGREEMENTS HELP 5 STATES PROTECT ARCHERY, BOWHUNTING LEGACY
By: Patrick Durkin
Ohio, Arizona, Michigan, Minnesota and Tennessee – along with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service – signed agreements with ATA/BPA to build more ranges and expand educational and recreational opportunities for archers and bowhunters.
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Posted: October 20, 2004
ATA TO ASSIST DEALERS, MANUFACTURERS AT 5 DEER, TURKEY EXPOS
By: Patrick Durkin
Agreement with Target Communications aims to recruit bowhunters while helping dealers and manufacturers increase business opportunities.
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Posted: October 20, 2004
ATA TABS NADA TO TRAIN MORE INSTRUCTORS
By: Patrick Durkin
The National Alliance for the Development of Archery will work with ATA to expand its efforts to increase the ranks of instructors and coaches nationwide.
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Posted: September 30, 2004
Agreement Helps Preserve Bowhunting Tradition
The Bowhunting Preservation Alliance and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service signed a four-year agreement Sept. 27 to work together to expand archery and bowhunting opportunities across the United States.
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Posted: September 18, 2004
CWD ALLIANCE RELEASES INSTRUCTIONAL DVD
35-minute video provides up-to-date information on chronic wasting disease, and the latest tips for field dressing and processing deer and elk.
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Posted: September 17, 2004
NFAA to Run ATA’s ‘Eliminator’ Archery Events for ESPN Great Outdoor Games
By: Patrick Durkin
Agreement with ATA includes at least three regional qualifying tournaments to be held in conjunction with NFAA events.
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Posted: September 02, 2004
REGISTER NOW FOR 2005 ATA TRADE SHOW
The ninth annual show will run Jan. 6-8, Thursday through Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Indianapolis Convention Center.
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Posted: August 26, 2004
ATA GIVES $225,000 TO PROMOTE YOUTH ARCHERY
By: Patrick Durkin
Grants to National Archery in the Schools Program and other youth initiatives provide seed money to launch archery classes in more than 15 states.
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Posted: August 25, 2004
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By: Denise Parker
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Posted: July 28, 2004
NBC NAMES PARKER OLYMPIC ARCHERY ANALYST
ATA vice president, a 3-time Olympian and team bronze-medalist in 1988, says archery will receive unprecedented TV coverage at Athens Games in August.
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Posted: July 11, 2004
Hendrix Captures His Third Gold Medal at ESPN Games
By: Patrick Durkin
North Carolina's "Quiet Intimidator" fights off tough, gambling field – including newcomer Wayne Endicott of Oregon – to capture third gold medal in four years.
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Posted: July 07, 2004
JAY BARRS RESIGNS AS DIRECTOR OF PROMOTIONS
After spending more than 2 years with the Archery Trade Association, the two-time Olympian says it’s time to pursue new career challenges.
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Posted: June 26, 2004
ESPN Great Outdoor Games: Female Archers Outnumbered but Not Worried
By: Patrick Durkin
Ginger Hopwood of Georgia and Cindy Decker of Pennsylvania have shot mostly with men since taking up archery 16 years ago.
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Posted: June 05, 2004
Final 6 Archers Qualify for ESPN Great Outdoor Games
By: Patrick Durkin
ESPN veterans Bishop, Slinkard and Decker claim top three spots at Oak Ridge, Tenn., while newcomers secure final three invitations to the July 8-11 event in Madison, Wis.
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Posted: June 05, 2004
ARROWSPORT SEEKS INPUT ON ARCHERY RANGES
By: Patrick Durkin
If you know of anyone with expertise in designing, building and maintaining archery ranges, ArrowSport wants to hear from you.
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Posted: March 14, 2004
ATA’s Official Service Providers will Reduce Overhead Costs for ATA Members
Whether your business needs legal, financial, technological, advertising or marketing services, the Archery Trade Association can help you with its “Official Service Provider” program for ATA members.
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Posted: March 01, 2004
ESPN GREAT OUTDOOR GAMES: 6 Archers Advance
By: Patrick Durkin
Veterans Tim Gillingham and Rod White claim top spots, while newcomer Wayne Endicott finishes third during a windy, rainy qualifying round in Las Vegas.
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Posted: March 01, 2004
ATA Announces New Membership Program for 2004
The Archery Trade Association has revised its membership program to be more inclusive.
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Posted: March 01, 2004
ATA Official Service Providers To Reduce Overhead Costs for ATA Members
Whether your business needs legal, financial, technological, advertising or marketing services, the Archery Trade Association can help you with its “Official Service Provider” program for ATA members.
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Posted: March 01, 2004
ATA Offers Dealers Free Membership for 2004
Archery dealers and retailers can now join the Archery Trade Association and receive a free membership for 2004 and free badges for the 2005 ATA Archery Trade Show, January 6-8 in Indianapolis.
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Posted: February 05, 2004
2004 ATA Show Draws Record Indy Crowd:
By: Patrick Durkin
Exhibitors attending the 2004 ATA Archery Trade Show rented a record 136,500 square feet and attracted the largest crowd ever to attend a show at the Indianapolis Convention Center during its Jan. 22-25 run.
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Posted: December 19, 2003
ArrowSport Vows to Create More Places to Shoot
Archery groups and industry leaders agree archery can’t grow unless new shooters have more places to practice close to home.
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Posted: December 19, 2003
BPA Pledges to Increase Bowhunting Support
By: Patrick Durkin
Hunter groups and industry leaders develop strategic plan to increase bowhunting opportunities and harness the power of existing organizations.
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Posted: December 19, 2003
Eastman Elected to ATA Board; Shepley, Musacchia, Jordan Re-Elected
CEO of Eastman Outdoors succeeds in second run, and vows to bring a “business viewpoint” to the board.
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Posted: December 14, 2003
ATA Pledges Support to Bush Administration
Unlike the previous Administration, President Bush offers sportsmen a direct link to the White House, says Jay McAninch, ATA President and CEO.
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Posted: December 04, 2003
Wisconsin to Host 2004 ESPN Great Outdoor Games
By: Patrick Durkin
Madison's central location cited as key factor in relocating the fifth annual event.
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Posted: August 10, 2003
Hunters Can Now Bring Back Meat from Canada
By: Patrick Durkin
USDA lifts ban that began May 20 so U.S. hunters can import meat from wild deer, moose, elk, caribou, bison, pronghorn, musk ox, mountain goat and sheep, in addition to antlers, skull cap, cape and hides.
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Posted: August 03, 2003
Collins: 2003 Great Outdoor Games Featured Toughest Competition Yet
By: Patrick Durkin
The archery competition at this year's Great Outdoor Games was more intense than ever, and the gold medalist, Darren Collins of Kansas, thinks it will get only tougher in the years ahead.
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Posted: August 03, 2003
Industry Leaders Like What They See At ESPN Great Outdoor Games
By: Patrick Durkin
Archery industry leaders who attended the Great Outdoor Games in July were impressed with the archery tournament, and hope its broadcast to 100 million television viewers shows Americans how fun archery can be.
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Posted: July 18, 2003
HUNTERS: KNOW USDA IMPORT POLICY BEFORE HEADING TO CANADA
By: Patrick Durkin
Hunters who visit Canada should bring a copy of the federal policy on importing capes and antlers, and ask questions at Customs to reduce misunderstandings.
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Posted: July 17, 2003
Kansas' Collins Wins Gold Medal at ESPN Great Outdoor Games
By: Patrick Durkin
Kansas' Darren Collins Takes his first ESPN Champiionship by defeating Past Gold and Silver Medalists
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Posted: June 30, 2003
Crossbows Increased Bowhunting Opportunities in 2002 and Beyond
By: Patrick Durkin
The archery industry endured some struggles in 2002, but one segment of the industry enjoyed unprecedented growth.
That bright spot was the ever-controversial crossbow.
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Posted: June 09, 2003
WHAT IS A SPECIAL MEMBER MEETING?
By: Jay McAninch
During the last couple of months, the ATA staff has fielded lots of calls asking, “What is a Special Meeting and how do proxies work?”. To help everyone participate in ATA as an informed member, I’ve provided the following information.
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Posted: June 03, 2003
Archers Head to Pennsylvania for last “Eliminator Qualifier” Round
The final four spots for the ESPN Eliminator archery tournament at the Great Outdoor Games will be up for grabs June 13-15 when the third and last qualifying event is held at McKean, Pa.
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Posted: May 28, 2003
Congressman Ryan tells Pope & Young Club: ‘Let’s Go Bowhunting’
By: Patrick Durkin
One of the nation’s most prestigious bowhunting organizations heard from one of its own when Congressman Paul Ryan, R-Wis., addressed the group earlier this month at its semiannual convention in Madison.
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Posted: May 19, 2003
Archery Amendment Passes Senate
The U.S. Senate last week passed bipartisan legislation that included the arrow excise tax provision.
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Posted: April 17, 2003
ESPN Great Outdoor Games Qualifier
By: Patrick Durkin
North Carolina archer, Donald Bishop, sets a new record as he qualifies for the ESPN Great Outdoor Games competition.
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Posted: April 15, 2003
Notice of Special Meeting of Regular Members
Click here to find out all the information regarding the Special Meeting of Regular Members including the logistics and answers to many common questions.
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Posted: April 01, 2003
ATA By Laws
For the complete text of ATA's By Laws click here.
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Posted: April 01, 2003
ATA Articles of Incorporation
For the complete text of ATA's Articles of Incorporation click here.
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Posted: March 21, 2003
Ryan’s Archery Amendment Passes House
By: Patrich Durkin
Legislation Closes Tax Loophole for Foreign Arrow Manufacturers;
Removes Excise Tax from Bows with Draw Weight Less Than 30 Pounds
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Posted: March 05, 2003
ESPN Great Outdoor Games
By: Patrick Durkin
Four Archers Advance in “Eliminator Qualifier” Round
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Posted: March 03, 2003
Ryan's Archery Amendment Passes
By: Pat Durkin
Legislation Would Remove Tax Loophole for Foreign Arrow Manufacturers; Ways & Means Committee Includes Amendment in Armed Forces Tax Fairness Act
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Posted: March 03, 2003
Can you make the Shot?
By: Jay Barrs
Do you have what it takes to qualify for the 2003 ESPN Great Outdoor Games? Click here and find out the dates and guidelines for this year's qualifiers.
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Posted: February 25, 2003
2003 Archery Trade Show Attracts Record Number of Exhibitors
By: Pat Durkin
A record 475 exhibitors booked and staffed booth space at the seventh annual ATA Archery Trade Show.
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Posted: September 13, 2002
Archery Excise Tax Update - May '02
The 12.4% advantage enjoyed by imported arrows over all other American manufactured and assembled arrows has taken its toll.
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Posted: September 13, 2002
ATA Presents Two New Foundations
By: Jay McAninch
ArrowSport and the Bowhunting Preservation Alliance foundations will create alternative funding vehicles for archery and bowhunting.
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Posted: September 13, 2002
The ATA Dealer's Council is Alive and Well!
By: Jay McAninch
On June 15 in Minneapolis, the new, improved version of the ATA Dealer’s Council met, cleared the decks, and rolled up their sleeves to get on with the work of supporting the independent retailers in the archery industry.
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Posted: September 13, 2002
Denise Parker to head the Archery Trade Show
Having the show being run by our own staff will help create a show that serves the needs of our industry better.
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Posted: September 13, 2002
ESPN Archery Competition
By: Pat Durkin
One look around and you realize the obvious: This ain’t your father’s traditional archery shoot.
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Posted: September 13, 2002
July Board Meeting Actions
By: Jay McAninch
July board meeting set new direction for the organization.
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