QUARTER 4 | 2025
2025 Collegiate Cup
View the results for our inaugural collegiate cup invitational
north american field archery championships View the winners of the 2025 event held in Fort Myers, FL
Inside: Honors, events & What’s Next 2025 Service pin recipients 2025 Travel Scholarship Recipients 2026 Rushmore Rumble & Supershow 2026 National INdoor Championships info 2026 Sectional Host locations & so much more!
NFAA OFFICERS, COUNCIL, & BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Officers
Board of directors
President Brian Sheffler 208 E. Oak Street Bainbridge, IN 46105 317/627-3401 lbsheff@gmail.com
GREAT LAKES Diane Hooper Director - IL 2880 Sharon Dr New Lenox, IL 60451 708/341-5321 two2dirich2@gmail.com
MIDWEST Ron Sykora Director - IA 29658 510th Ave. Kelley, IA 50134 563/940-4892 rskyora3395 @gmail.com
NORTHWEST Brandon Higley Director - ID 835 Burley Ave. Buhl, ID 83316 208/308-4267 bugz30x@live.com
Michael Arison Director - IN 2301 E 16th St. Muncie, IN 47302 765-748-5477 psearison72@yahoo.com
Greg Haugsness Director - KS 23972 W 207th St Spring Hill, KS. 66083 913/220/6887 ghaugsness@gmail.com
Justin Sabol Director - MT 8860 Bridger Canyon Rd. Bozeman, MT 59715 406/581-7347 Bridgercanyontaxidermy@ gmail.com
Richard Hotchkiss Director - MI 11136 Horton Rd. Goodrich, MI 48438 810/845-6602 hotch58@yahoo.com
Tim Lopez Director - MN 2631 Upper Afton Rd E St Paul, MN 55119 612/205-0358 Tim.lopez@themnaa.org
Josh Harlan Director - OH 16591 Sylvia Dr Brookpark, OH 44142 440/590-5300 josh@ohioarchers.com
Ellen Cameron-Rice Director – MO 360 North State Hwy 39 Greenfield, MO 65664 417/224-8351 erice@wcsuspensions-intl. com
Jim Moss Director - OR 45245 SW Saddleback Dr Gaston, OR 97119 503/956-5095 jmoss6x6@gmail.com
Ed Christman Director - NE 3818 34th St. Columbus, NE 69601 402/563-3504 eChristman@neb.rr.com
Matt Anderson Director - WA 4099 Jones Rd Oak Harbor, WA 98277 360/929-4330 mpa4matt@aol.com
MID ATLANTIC Rick Johnston Director – DE 135 Dogwood Drive Magnolia, DE 19962 302/335-4608 gradywhite244@aol.com
Lee Hetletved Director – ND 4456 149 Ave. NW Bismarck, ND 58503 701/226-2775 leethetletved@gmail.com
James Metzner Director - WY 8 Mountain Man Trail Daniel, WY 83115 715/456-8570
Randy Buckley Director - MD 1511 Criterion Drive Odenton, MD 21113 410/695-0836 roadeagle50@gmail.com
Tim Withers Director - SD 222 Grey Goose Rd Pierre, SD 57501 605/280-6435 timwithers@ymail.com
Robert Wertz Director - PA 336 Third Street Hanover, PA 17331 717/451-7408 bulldogs4bean@aol.com
NEW ENGLAND Director - VT Vacant
Vice President Doug Joyce 30 Willow Ave. Somerset, NJ 08873 732/713/6473 jdjarcher@aol.com Executive Director Bruce Cull 800 Archery Lane Yankton, SD 57078 605/661-0877 bcull@nfaausa.com Executive Secretary Erika Jones 800 Archery Lane Yankton, SD 57078 605/260-9279 ejones@nfaausa.com
CounciL Great Lakes Rocky Kline 1108 N. Korby St. Kokomo, IN 46901 765-438-6413 rlkline1@comcast.net Mid-Atlantic Chris Shortall 73 McGregor Drive Sutton, WV 26601 304/654-1146 Chris.shortall00@gmail.com Midwest Reginald “Shorty” Faber PO Box 66 Carthage, SD 57349 605/772-4468 shortyfaber@alliancecom. net New England William Hall PO Box 57 Willington, CT 06279 860/987-2660 inner10@yahoo.com Northwest Don Mendez 3439 NE Sandy Blvd #209 Portland, OR 97232 503/753-3432 don.p.mendez@gmail.com Southeast Oliver Austin 1620 Yearling Trail, Tallahassee, FL, 32317 oaustin@fsu.edu 850/688-2800 Southern Lee Gregory 112 Ridge Oak Drive Georgetown, TX 78628-7613 512/966-2799 lee@dlprint.com Southwest Gary McCain 27928 Clear Creek Road Keene, CA 92531 661/809-0947 gary@bgmach.com
Josh Miller Director - WI N6377 Kapur Dr Sheboygan Falls, WI 53085 920/946-3161 jtmiller1122@gmail.com
Marrisa Scalzo Director - NJ 1611 N 11th Street Kenilworth, NJ 07033 908/463-0947 marissascalzoarchery@ gmail.com Jonathan Scott Director - NY 2956 State Hwy 67 Johnstown, NY 12095 518/817-0356 Nyarcher12010@gmail.com Scott Gumann Director - VA 115 Sugarcamp Lane Stuarts Draft, VA 24477 540/290-9240 vabwhntr@comcast.net Ronald Payne Director - WV 807 A Main Ave. Nitro, WV 25143 304/561-8495 b00tlegger.2003@gmail.com
Elizabeth Sheridan Director - CT 164 Redwood Ln East Berlin, CT 06023 860/294-2176 inner10@yahoo.com Spencer Ives Director - ME 8 Ashlar Court Portland, ME. 04103 617/538-2502 Sives24@gmail.com David Ferrie Director - MA 52 Sumner St Auburn, MA 01501 d.ferrie@charter.net
Cassandra Arend Director - AK 24240 Reese Rd Chugiak, AK 99567 907/306-8888 cassy52@gmail.com
Jamesmetzner2020@gmail. com
SOUTHEAST Michael Stone Director - AL 15 Firehawk Ln. Webb, AL 36376 334/796-5583 Mstone4756@gmail.com Mike Spence Director - FL 189 Paul Poppell Road, Perry, FL, 32347 734/649-6375 grysbok1mike@aol.com Richard Diederich Director - GA PO Box 227 Meldrim, GA 31318 912/748-8690 red1691@netzero.net Glen Baxter Director - KY 189 Tanyard Park Pl, Apt 144 Louisville, KY 40229 502/262-6738 glen.baxter@quala.us.com
Michael Wright Director - NH PO box 237 Marlboro, NH 03455 603/209-8007 barebownh@aol.com
Greg White Director – NC 3200 Cross Mountain Ct Cary, NC 27519 770/335-3213
Michael Lavoie Director - RI 591 Central Ave Johnston, RI 02919 401/649-5957 M.lavoie1979@gmail.com
Hans Klar Director - SC 103 Country Walk Ln Clemson, SC 29631 608/354-5883 hwklar@gmail.com
gregwhitearchery@gmail.com
Ricky Weaver Director – TN 85 Pleasant Ridge Rd 731/608-7230 rweavertaa@yahoo.com
Josean Feliciano Director – Puerto Rico PO Box 6154 Aguadilla, PUR 00604 787/604-0702 Feliciano.josean@gmail.com SOUTHERN Billy Jacobs Director - MS 4107 Highway 51 NS Summit, MS 39666 601/248-4574 robinhood560@yahoo.com Emite Rose Director - LA 8220 Calm St Shreveport, LA 71107 318/840-8170 Emiterose@msn.com Bryn Chapman Director - OK 325 Opportunity Drive Norman, OK 73071 337/552-7671 okielandbowhunters@gmail. com Mark Tanner Director - TX 1421 Balcones Dr. Plano, TX 75093 214/770-5903 marketanner@att.net SOUTHWEST Steve Yee Director - AZ 17631 N 6th Street Phoenix, AZ 85022 602/456-1440 Alan Eagleton Director - CA 2663 Wedgewood Court Turlock, CA 95382 650/464-5031 sakseagle@hotmail.com Randy Brabec Director - CO PO Box 27 Loma, CO 81524 970/314-4971 rebowtune@gmail.com Jason Fevella Director - HI 95-361 Ikaloa Street Mililani, HI 96789 808/864-4844 jasonfevella@gmail.com Jay Boushee Director - NM 1508 Mossy Cup Dr. Farmington, NM 87401 505/801-1240 jay_boushee@msn.com John Thayer Director - NV 7215 W Tara Ave Las Vegas, NV 89117 702/544-2370 Jfthayer49@gmail.com
Lucas Jolley Director – UT 11651 S Alexandria Dr South Jordan, UT 84009 801/664-7004 ljolley85@gmail.com
Professional Representatives
Great Lakes Jeff Button 608/839-5137 jnbutton@aol.com New England Crystal Gauvin 406-259-9801 gauvincj@gmail.com Midwest Vacant Mid-Atlantic Kendall Woody 434-929-0223 bulldog267@comcast.net Northwest Shawnn Vincent 360-929-5613 shawnnv@hotmail.com Southern Jimmy Butts 518-986-1395 platinumbow@yahoo.com Southeast George Ryals IV 678-901-9861 griv@archerylive.cm Southwest Randy Brabec 970-314-4971 rebowtune@gmail.com Committee Chairmen Pro Chairperson Lewis Holmes 715/347-6211 unlimitedoutdoorguide service@gmail.com Certified Instructor Committee Vacant Bowhunting Chairman Tom Vollmer 605-260-9279 tnvollmer@vyn.midco.net Archery MagazineEditorial Board Bruce Cull Brian Sheffler Erika Jones Brittany Salonen Chris Shortall Penny Hetletved Diane Hooper Lewis Holmes NFAA Office 800 Archery Lane Yankton, SD 57078 605/260/9279 605/260/9280 fax info@nfaausa.com
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2026 national EVENTS Jan 09-11
Rushmore Rumble
Mar 06-08
NFAA Indoor National Championships
Mar 26-29
The Vegas Shoot
apr 18-19
BTB & NFAA 1-Arrow 3d National Championships
May 01-03
nfaa Marked 3d & Western Classic Trail Shoot
July 24-26 july 27-31 Aug 21-22
Indiana Convention center Indianapolis, Indiana
Renasant convention center memphis, tennessee
Paris, Horseshoe, and Planet Hollywood Hotels Las vegas, nevada
Break the Barriers Fresno, California
Straight Arrow Bowhunters Redding, California
NFAA Outdoor National Field Championships NFAA Easton Yankton ARchery Center Yankton, South Dakota
IFAA World Field ARchery Championships NFAA Easton Yankton ARchery Center Yankton, South Dakota
First Dakota Classic
NFAA Easton Yankton Archery Center Yankton, South Dakota
Aug 22-23
Outdoor National Target Championships
Oct 03-04
North American Field Archery Championships
NFAA Easton Yankton Archery Center Yankton, South Dakota
Oranco Bowmen Chino, california
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leagues & Sectionals Jan 05 mar 29 Jan 03 mar 23
NFAA National Indoor League nfaa ranges across the world!
NFAA Indoor Sectionals & Indoor National Series
nfaa ranges across the world!
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Table of Contents
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Explore Bowhunting
Get information on a program dedicated to education for bowhunters
Boardroom profiles
get a closer look at the individuals guiding the nfaa’s mission and shaping the future of archery.
2026 Rushmore Rumble
The Rumble is moving to indianapolis! Find out all the latest information.
2026 National Indoor Championships
Get all the details about the 2026 National Indoor in memphis, tennessee!
Club and Member of the year Nomination
submit your nominations for the club and member of the year by december 31!
Grow the Line
Learn more and apply for the new grow the line program to save money on your vegas registration!
2026 Indoor Sectionals & National series
get the latest information on the upcoming 2026 indoor sectionals!
Celebrate your success!
Learn how to earn awards for your scoring achievements!
Indoor sectional scoring guide
a quick guide for electronic scoring at the nfaa sectional events.
NFAA National Indoor League
get the latest information on the upcoming 2026 national indoor league.
behind the bow
real stories from the heart of our archery community.
2026 Shooter of the year Updates
Learn about the refreshed shooter of the year program, designed to celebrate more archers.
2025 Sectional Travel Scholarship recipients
Learn about our outstanding young archers who were recognized with a travel stipend for 2026.
2025 Collegiate cup invitational
Results & photos from our inaugural collegiate cup invitational.
honoring a legacy: Dean Pridgen
NFAA hall of fame recipient, dean pridgen, passed away in august 2025. Learn about his legacy.
North american Field Archery Championships
Results & Photos from the NAFAC held in fort myers, florida on December 13-14, 2025.
2025 service pin recipients & stories
view our 2025 service pin recipients and read about some of their archery journeys!
getting over target panic article by terry wunderle
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Boardroom Profiles
A closer look at the individuals guiding the NFAA’s mission and shaping the future of archery.
rocky kline great lakes Councilman I began my career in archery in 1963. As my love for archery progressed, I purchased a recurve bow, then I went to PSE compound bows. I found an outdoor range in my hometown, the Izaak Walton League, and spent countless hours there refining my craft. In 1964, I stumbled upon a range in Galveston, Indiana called the Galveston Archery Club. I have spent the last 61 years at this club. I have served in many roles, including President for the last 35 years. In 1970, I was introduced to the National Field Archery Association (NFAA). I immediately became involved and have now been a member for 57 years. I have worked on many NFAA committees and have served as the Great Lakes Councilman for over 13 years. In my time with the NFAA I have participated in and worked many state, national, and world tournaments all over the United States. Archery has brought me many moments of joy. I have been a merit badge counselor for Boy Scouts of America for countless years. I have instructed many beginning archers who went on to win awards at the state and national level. I love archery so much that I even took a job at the beginning of retirement at a shop in archery in my hometown. I spent the last 20+ years working on setting up bows for many shop customers and family members. The sport of archery has been so good to me. I have made lifelong friends, traveled all over the country, and have been able to share priceless memories with my family as we have hunted and shot bows together. I had no idea when I picked that first bow up almost 60 years ago how great of a decision it was for me. Archery has shaped my life in so many positive ways, and I am forever grateful.
randy buckley maryland director Some of my earliest and fondest memories are from participating in archery tournaments in Pennsylvania and New Jersey with my father and grandfather. I recently found a picture of me and my father taken in 1966. I was born in 1962, so it’s a picture of me shooting before I was four years old. Behind me in the picture is my father teaching someone archery form. My father was my inspiration in many ways, and I consider him to be one of the innovators of archery during the 60’s and 70’s having created his own sights, stabilizers, and releases. I still have some of his archery inventions. We eventually stepped away from archery due to interests in other things that life presented at the time; Scuba diving,
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little league baseball and football coaching, bowling, and travel, among other things. After high school, I joined the Marines and recently retired from the Department of Defense. Many years ago, I discovered that I really sucked at golf. So, I decided to revisit some of my old memories and return to archery. It was like going home. I jumped in with both feet much to my wife’s chagrin at times. I joined a local archery club and spent a lot of time there shooting and working at the range. I eventually became the Vice President of the club and then the Tournament Director for the State Association. Our club taught the county archery lessons, so I eventually took the classes and earned my USA Level-2 instructor certificate, and then a USA Level-2 Judge and an NFAA judge certification. And if that wasn’t enough, I also became a National Archery in the Schools Program Basic Archery Instructor (NASP BAI). When our previous State Director, Terry Crowl, died in a terrible motorcycle accident, the State Association members asked me to take on the responsibilities. I was honored to accept the position. The thing that I have always loved about archery is the family community and inclusiveness. There are very few introverts and grumpy people in archery. Most people when asked are happy to tell you about their experiences and what they do to get a tighter group. Archery includes boys, girls, men, women, young and old as well as physically and mentally challenged people. As an instructor, I’ve seen kids who were at first afraid to draw the bow to become confident archers. Some of the greatest rewards are watching the young archers catch the “Ah hah” moment when they get a tight group on a blank bail or pop the balloon. In my experience, the key element for the success of any organization is effective communication. That’s where the NFAA becomes a critical asset for the archery community. In order for an archer of any age to progress from a club level to the national stage, they need reliable information. Clubs need to be able to share information and coordinate tournament schedules with a State Association. And the State Association needs to pass on the sectional and national level events and deconflict event schedules where possible. Effective communication in every venue from websites, social media pages, direct emails, and at times local newspapers. The NFAA has available resources for active members and registered clubs to post their club information and sanctioned events. I’m proud to be a part of this successful organization.
spencer ives
Maine director
I picked up archery as a hobby, something to do after work and maybe on a weekend, in 2014. I now work as an archery instructor and technician. When my wife and I took a trip to Kentucky for the 2023 NFAA Indoor National Championships, I chuckled to think, ‘Right, just a hobby.’ I particularly love shooting Barebow Recurve, Traditional, or Longbow indoors while working on Bowhunter Freestyle during the outdoor seasons. I became the Maine State Director for the NFAA in 2022, and I love being able to help grow the sport in Maine while becoming more connected with the community. In the Fall of 2024, I became a USA Archery Level III Coach. Outside of archery, my other big passions are traveling and reading. scores, tournament info and more at nfaausa.com 9
2026 Rushmore Rumble AND archery & Bowhunting SuperShow - Jan 9-11 Get ready for an archery experience like never before! The 2026 Rushmore Rumble takes place January 9–11 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, IN, and this year it’s bigger and better than ever. For the first time, the Rushmore Rumble joins forces with the Archery & Bowhunting Supershow and the ATA Trade Show, creating a single, action-packed weekend for archers of all levels. Whether you’re competing in national-level tournaments, checking out the latest gear from top vendors, or connecting with fellow archery enthusiasts, this event has something for everyone.
Highlights • National Competition: Championship, Flight, and Junior divisions with awards, scholarships, and prize money. • Championship Shoot-Offs: Watch top archers compete for the ultimate titles. • Supershow Access: Archers with Rumble registration get free entry to the Supershow. • Spectator Tickets: Purchase through a secure form sent after archer registration. Early-bird pricing only!
schedule Friday, Jan 9: Check-in & practice, Supershow Day 1 Saturday, Jan 10: Day 1 Competition, Supershow Day 2 Sunday, Jan 11: Day 2 Competition. Awards, Championship Shoot-Offs
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BOOK YOUR ROOMS TODAY! rushmore Rumble
Moving to Indianapolis for the first time, the Rushmore Rumble will follow the ATA Trade Show and run alongside the Archery & Bowhunter Supershow. As an open event, the Rushmore Rumble requires no membership and features two days of indoor competition. Championship, Flight, and Junior divisions are offered with cash prizes and scholarships available across all divisions.
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January 9-11, 2026
NFAA Indoor National championships The NFAA Indoor Nationals will be held in Memphis, bringing together the top NFAA archers from across the U.S. to compete on the iconic 40cm blue and white target face. The event also features a Pro-Am shoot, a Meet the Pros session, and a large Trade Show highlighting the industry's leading vendors.
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March 6-8, 2026
The Vegas Shoot
Known as the largest and most prestigious indoor archery tournament in the world, the Vegas Shoot attracts over 4,000 archers of all ages and skill levels. The event features the iconic 3-spot Vegas Round that made it famous and the worldrenowned archery Trade Show. It's the ultimate archery experience!
March 26-29, 2026
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2026 NFAA National Indoor Championships - March 6-8 The NFAA Indoor Nationals brings together the top NFAA archers from around the world to shoot the iconic 40 cm blue and white target face. Now in its 45th year, the tournament has called several cities home, including Omaha, Kansas City, Tulsa, Louisville, Chicago, and now Memphis. The 2026 Indoor Nationals will take place March 6–8 at the Renasant Convention Center, a modern venue located in the heart of downtown Memphis. The event will be held exclusively at the convention center, with dedicated space for competition ranges, practice, a full trade show, and secure equipment storage—all under one roof to create a seamless experience for archers and attendees alike.
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Compete for national titles across all divisions at one of the largest and most prestigious indoor archery events in the country. Vendor trade show featuring top archery brands and equipment. Book through our official hotel block and you’ll be entered to win a $50 prepaid Visa gift card. $250 Collegiate Scholarships awarded to all Collegiate Champions. Win a trip to the 2027 NFAA Indoor Nationals by purchasing a raffle ticket during registration.
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OVERVIEW The Grow the Line program pairs experienced Vegas Shoot archers with first-time participants to build community, share knowledge, and create a welcoming experience for the world’s largest and most premier archery tournament. Mentors start by completing an application to confirm eligibility for themselves and their Rookie.
BENEFITS Registration Discounts Rookie: $75 Off Registration Mentor: $75 Off Registration + $20 OFF for each subsequent rookie (max value: $155)
Exclusive Celebration Event Limited-Edition Swag Items Peer-to-Peer Connection & Support
ELIGIBILITY
LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE!
Rookie Criteria Must not have attended The Vegas Shoot in 2020 or 2022-2025.
Mentor Criteria
Must have attended The Vegas Shoot in 2025, or at least twice within the past 10 years, not including the 2021 Virtual Vegas Shoot. Must complete the Grow the Line Application Form prior to event registration. Must actively guide and support their rookie before, during, and after the event by offering advice, answering questions, and helping them navigate the full Vegas Shoot experience.
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WORLD FAMO US
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NFAA Indoor sectional Championships & indoor national series 2026 2026 Tournament Format The 2026 Indoor Sectional format for all sections will consist of the best one of two NFAA 300 blue/white rounds. Each archer may choose to shoot either one or two rounds. Only the highest score will count toward their final sectional and national ranking. If an archer chooses to compete at more than one location within his/her section, the best score from their first location will count. Inside-out scoring of the X-ring will be used at all locations for tie-breakers. Electronic Scoring will be used at all sectional locations for live updates.
Indoor National Series Put your skills to the test and see how you measure up against archers from across the nation! The NFAA Sectional Championships are more than just a local competition—they’re your gateway to national recognition. Scores from every sectional event are combined to create national rankings, determining the National Series Champions in each division. These top performing archers are awarded with prestigious National Series medals personalized to commemorate their achievement..
Locations are still being added! Check our website for updates!
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Host Name
Event Dates
Contact Email
Contact person
City
State
Twelfth Precinct Archers
Feb 21-22
cballister@comcast.net
Ronald West
Davidsonville
Maryland
Black Knight Bowbenders
Feb 20-22
airbudt@comcast.net
Bud Thomas
Wrightstown
New Jersey
Mid-State Archers
Feb 28 - Mar 1
chris.shortall00@gmail.com
Chris Shortall
Sutton
West Virginia
WA-XO-BE Archers
Feb 20-22
kris@kristinakaye.us
Kristina Erin Kaye
Monmouth Junction
New Jersey
Harrisburg Archery Club
Feb 20-22
tmac200210@gmail.com
Todd McCormick
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Lonesome Road Archery
Feb 20-22
twest450@gmail.com
Thomas west
Taylor
Pennsylvania
Neil’s Archery and Crossbow
Feb 20-22
neilsacshop@gmail.com
Kevin Newkirk
Endicott
New York
Wopena Archers
Feb 20-22
manishrd2001@yahoo.com
Manish Devadiga
Parsippany
New Jersey
Ten Ring Archery
Feb 27 - Mar 1
dreamcatcherstrings@yahoo.com
Bryan McNeely
Levittown
New York
Lenape Archers
Feb 20-22
KB1J227@GMAIL.COM
Kenneth Bascom
Liberty
New York
Obissquasoit Bowmen
Feb 20-22
m_k_collier@msn.com
Mike Collier
Alloway
New Jersey
Amherst Arms & Supply
Feb 21-22
amherstarms@gmail.com
BRYAN F BARBER
MADISON HEIGHTS
Virginia
C&C Archery & Sporting Goods
Feb 21-22
mikevalencia1954@gmail.com
michael valencia
Le Roy
New York
GT Archery
Feb 21-22
lousybowhunter66@yahoo.com
Bob Philipps
winchester
Virginia
Heritage Archery Academy
Feb 28 - Mar 1
mpricesr1@gmail.com
Michael R Price
Phelps
New York
Prince William Archers
Feb 28 - Mar 1
jlittlejr53@gmail.com
jim little
Brentsville Va
Virginia
Guan-ho-ha fish & Game Club
Feb 28 - Mar 1
Nyarcher12010@gmail.com
jonathan scott
johnstown
new york
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Host Name
Event Dates
Contact Email
Contact person
City
State
Third City Archers
Feb 21-22
mcarmin@hornady.com
Matt Carmin
Grand Island
Nebraska
Rapids Archery Club
Feb 28 - Mar 1
tim.lopez@themnaa.org
Timothy Lopez
Andover
Minnesota
Waltonian Archers of Linn County
Feb 28 - Mar 1
don.parker@mchsi.com
Tom Mally
Toddville
Iowa
Sandhills Archery Club
Jan 24-25
phetletved@gmail.com
Lee Hetletved
Fargo
North Dakota
NEYAC
Feb 28 - Mar 1
ljain@nfaausa.com
Lalit Jain
Yankton
South Dakota
Independence Bow Hunters
Feb 28 - Mar 1
sjohnrem520@outlook.com
Steve Johnson
Raytown
Missouri
Host Name
Event Dates
Contact Email
Contact person
City
State
Cascadian Bowmen
Feb 28 - Mar 1
president.cascadian@gmail.com
Jeremy Townsend
Noti
Oregon
Kenai Penisula Archers
Feb 21-22
Kimberlyperk89@gmail.com
Larry Larson
Soldotna
Alaska
Bend Bowmen
feb 22
chris@fergusonworks.com
Chris james Ferguson
Bend
Oregon
Archers Afield
Feb 20-22
archersafield@gmail.com
James Kneeland
TIGARD
Oregon
Screaming Eagle Archery of Alaska
Feb 21-22
searcheryak@gmail.com
Beth Alderman
Wasilla
Alaska
Silver Arrow Bowmen
Feb 27 - Mar 1
tournament@silverarrowbowmen.com
Gavin Hannasch
Mount Vernon
Washington
Cambria Bowhunters
Feb 28 - Mar 1
jen_m_b@hotmail.com
Mark Mitchell
Gillette
Wyoming
Nampa Bow Chiefs
Feb 28- Mar 1
treasurer@nampabowchiefs.org
Rick Boyack
nampa
idaho
wind river archers
feb 28- Mar 1
abennett0806@gmail.com
andrew bennett
pinedale
wyoming
City
State
Host Name
Event Dates
Contact Email
Contact person
Eros Archery
March 13-15
erosarcherycoaching@gmail.com
Jennifer Sokol
Thomaston
Connecticut
Tangy’s Pro Shop & Indoor Range
March 14-15
jennc830@gmail.com
William Ruggieri
Warwick
Rhode Island
Lakeside Archery
March 14-15
lakesidearchery@gmail.com
Steve Dunsmoor
North Yarmouth
Maine
Quest Archery
March 14-15
dferrie1379@gmail.com
David Ferrie
Worcester
Massachusetts
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Coyote Creek Archery
March 14-15
mdear811@gmail.com
Mark Dearborn
Rochester
New Hampshire
Halls Arrow
March 14-15
info@hallsarrow.com
Richard Johnson
Manchester
Connecticut
X-Spot Archery
March 14-15
xspotarchery@yahoo.com
Jennifer Addessi
SOUTH ATTLEBORO
Massachusetts
Host Name
Event Dates
Contact Email
Contact person
City
State
Archery HQ
Jan 17-18
sharon@archeryhqtx.com
Sharon Ross
NEW BRAUNFELS
Texas
Saddle River Range
Jan 17-18
dwallen3@netzero.net
David Allen
Conroe
Texas
Armstrong County 4H Shooting Sports
Jan 17-18
kelvin856@gmail.com
Kelvin Britten
Claude
Texas
Red River Bowmen
Jan 17-18
emma1937@bellsouth.net
Jim Metzger
Shreveport
Louisiana
Bayou Bowmen
Jan 17-18
ScottySegura@yahoo.com
Scotty Segura
New
Louisiana
Arrowhead Archery
Jan 16-18
steelmg51@yahoo.com
Jeff Steele
Del City
Oklahoma
Cinnamon Creek Ranch
Jan 17-18
marketanner@att.net
Mark Tanner
Roanoke
Texas
Darkhorse archery
Jan 17-18
carrie@darkhorse-archery.com
Carrie Rokohl
Orange grove
texas
Host Name
Event Dates
Contact Email
Contact person
City
State
Desert Sky Archers
Jan 17-18
desertskyarchers@gmail.com
Richard Bachman
Phoenix
Arizona
Impact Archery
Feb 1-15
charles@impactarcherylv.com
Charles Roof
Las Vegas
Nevada
Corner Archery
Feb 15-22
cornerarch@aol.com
Rhonda Crabtree
GLENDALE
Arizona
Hit or Miss Archery
feb 1
hitormissarcheryevents@gmail.com
Neil Overbay
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Santa Cruz Archers
Feb 7-8
go2garrett2@gmail.com
Gabrielle Garrett
Santa Cruz
California
South Bay Archery Lessons
Jan 24-26
contact@southbayarcherylessons.com
Makanalani Thatcher
Redondo Beach
California
Grand Mesa Archery
Jan 8-10
rosemary4743@gmail.com
Gale Taylor
Cedaredge
Colorado
Predator’s Archery
Jan 31 - Feb 1
predatorsgilroy@gmail.com
Curtis Campisi
Gilroy
California
Wolf Pack Archery
Jan 15-17
mindydmair@gmail.com
Mindy Mair
Vernal
Utah
Archery School of the Rockies
Jan 31 - Feb 1
bockrmr@aol.com
Karin Bock
Colorado
Colorado
Rim Country Bowhunters Association
feb 21
az-charlie@hotmail.com
Charlie Kester
Cottonwood
Arizona
Break the Barriers
Jan 23-24
2ts@comcast.net
Mike Hernandez
Fresno
California
Timber Mesa Outdoors
Jan 24-25
dcronin@timbermesaoutdoors.com
Deanna Cronin
Show Low
Arizona
Aces & Arrows Archery
feb 1
mckennacooley1@gmail.com
McKenna Cooley
Henderson
Nevada
Archery Only
Feb 14-15
roger@archeryonly.com
Roger Brown
Newark
California
San Juan archers
Feb 1-8
Jay_boushee@msn.com
jay boushee
kirtland
new mexico
the bow rack
Jan 18
r_peery@yahoo.com
ronald peery
redding
california
red rock archery
Jan 31- feb 1
allisonrene05@gmail.com
allison conroy
clifton
colorado
high desert archery
jan 31 - feb 1
hdarchery@mail.com
lynnette seidemann
reno
nevada
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Host Name
Event Dates
Contact Email
Contact person
City
State
Perry’s Archery Center
March 21-22
dgperry58@gmail.com
Don Perry
Hartford City
Indiana
Straight Shooter Archery
March 21-22
kayskenneth@gmail.com
Kenneth Kays
Terre Haute
Indiana
Bloomer Rod & Gun
March 21-22
jklemish260@gmail.com
Joe klemish
Bloomer
Wisconsin
Rib Mountain Bowmen
March 21-22
ronhoppe158717@outlook.com
Ron Hoppe
Wausau
Wisconsin
Beloit Field Archers
March 21-22
karl@beloitfieldarchers.com
Karl Nelson
Beloit
Wisconsin
On Target Outfitters - Canfield
March 21-22
katrina@ontargetoutfitters.org
Keith Cummings
Canfield
Ohio
On Target Outfitters - Findlay
March 21-22
Steve@OnTargetOutfitters.org
Kyle Cansler
McComb
Ohio
Fostoria Area Bowmen
March 21-22
TH30060X@yahoo.com
Tony Holman
Fostoria
Ohio
Joliet Archery Club
March 21-22
bobbie.kristofer@gmail.com
Roberta Kristofer
New Lenox
Illinois
Straight Line Archery
March 21-22
randallwellings@gmail.com
Randall Wellings
Ishpeming
Michigan
Mid-Michee Bowmen
March 21-22
reedarchery@hotmail.com
Dan Reed
Midland
Michigan
omro bowhunters
march 21-22
obhclub@gmail.com
duke laabs
omro
wisconsin
Host Name
Event Dates
Contact Email
Contact person
City
State
First Flight Archery
Feb 7-8
lesley@firstflightarchery.com
Lesley Winker
Raleigh
North Carolina
Keowee Bowmen
Feb 20-23
pab40sc@charter.net
Perry Burns
Central
South Carolina
Chickasaw Archery Club
Feb 21-22
bigmeat1077@msn.com
Mike Tichenor
Shepherdsville
Kentucky
The Villages Archery Club
Feb 21-22
pdnesbitt@sbcglobal.net
Paul Nesbitt
Lady Lake
Florida
Citrus Archery Club
Feb 21-22
citrusarchery@yahoo.com
David Ireland
Spring Hill
Florida
Fort Lauderdale Archers
Feb 21-22
dacib3007@gmail.com
Daci Breazu
Plantation
Florida
Lee County Archers
Feb 27 - Mar 1
toxoph@embarqmail.com
Tim Walker
N Ft Myers
Florida
East River Archery Club
Feb 28 - Mar 1
peter.mccormick@ocps.net
Peter McCormick
Orlando
Florida
adventures archery
feb 28-Mar 1
thunderstruckarchery@yahoo.com
matt hall
tampa
florida
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behind the Bow
Real stories from the heart of our archery community
Bowhunters Benefit from Competitive Archery By jackie holbrook Bowhunters wait all year for hunting season and it never seems to last long enough. But you’re in luck. Many bowhunters have found that competing in NFAA tournaments is a great way to scratch the archery itch. Another big bonus is that competition will improve your bowhunting skills in multiple ways. Develop Muscle Memory Finding bowhunting success and competing in NFAA tournaments both require plenty of practice. Attending even one or two tournaments will give you the motivation and extra practice you need to be polished before hunting season starts. “Competition helps you develop muscle memory so you can concentrate on making the shot,” says Brandon Higley, the NFAA State Director for Idaho. “You’ll develop a subconscious shot sequence so your entire focus can be on the animal, giving you the most accurate and ethical shot possible.” Enjoy the Elements The NFAA hosts indoor and outdoor tournaments year-round. Indoor tournaments give archers the opportunity to keep shooting even when the weather isn’t cooperating. Outdoor competitions mimic bowhunting scenarios, giving you practice shooting in all the elements Mother Nature has to offer. “When you shoot field for example you can really figure out how your equipment performs in different weather conditions, angles, slopes and lighting,” Higley noted. Practice Performing Under Pressure Some bowhunters suffer from buck fever, a sensation similar to what competitive archers call target panic. These nervous feelings often produce bad shots. Shooting under the pressure of competition is a great way to practice managing those nerves so you are better able to perform at crunch time. “I get butterflies and nervous whenever I shoot a tournament,” Higley said. “Whenever I put hard work into what I’m doing that day, I get nervous so it [hunting] teaches me how to perform under high stress situations.” Learn Where to Aim on Animals NFAA 3D tournaments give archers the opportunity to aim on large, foam animal targets. The scoring rings on most of the targets are meant to overlay the animal’s vitals. Aiming on an animal form as opposed to a paper target provides great practice for the real deal. Find New Friends Competing in archery tournaments improves your skills, abilities and confidence, but one of the most valuable benefits to come from competition might be the friendships. “Especially if you are new to an area, come to the 3D shoots, you’ll meet a lot of people,” Higley emphasized. “You’ll start talking about hunting and you’ll make some friends.” Fellow bowhunters are a great resource for information. They might stop short of sharing the GPS coordinates to their go-to hunting spot, but most people are willing to swap knowledge, especially if you’re new to the sport. And you should definitely be prepared to hear some hunting stories. “It’s a close-knit community,” remarks Higley. “I’ll be traveling with people to a tournament and we’ll talk hunting the entire way there and back, even if it’s a Spring archery shoot.” NFAA competitions will not only improve your performance and introduce you to other bowhunters, but all time spent with a bow in your hand gives you an edge in the field. As Higley relayed, “You and your bow are a team, so if you’re not practiced up, you can’t work together like you need to.”
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2026 Shooter of the year ProGram updates The Shooter of the Year (SOY) Program has been updated to provide a broader array of NFAA tournaments, offering a more complete representation of the nation’s best all-around archer for the year. Point multipliers are applied to tournament rankings to reflect each event’s broadly perceived prestige and/or its longstanding tradition within the NFAA calendar. The SOY categories have been greatly expanded to include all NFAA shooting styles, ensuring that every archer has the opportunity to be recognized for their outstanding achievements.
SOY Series Events & Point Multipliers Event The Vegas Shoot NFAA Indoor Nationals NFAA Field Nationals NFAA Target Nationals NFAA Marked 3D Nationals
Multiplier 2.5x 2x 2x 2x 2x
Event NFAA 1-Arrow 3D Nationals First Dakota Classic Rushmore Rumble NFAA Outdoor National Series (Outdoor Sectionals)* NFAA Indoor National Series (Indoor Sectionals)*
Multiplier 2x 1.5x 1.5x 1x 1x
*Sectional Events use National Series Ranking for point calculation
base point allocation Placement
Points
Placement
Points
Placement
Points
Placement
Points
1st
50
8th
26
15th
16
22nd
9
2nd
45
9th
24
16th
15
23rd
8
3rd
40
10th
22
17th
14
24th
7 5 2
4th
36
11th
20
18th
13
25th
5th
33
12th
19
19th
12
26th +
6th
30
13th
18
20th
11
7th
28
14th
17
21st
10
Bonus Points (Pros only): +2 Points for each Pro Am or Meet the Pros event attended (max 6/year)
SOY Categories Provided there are eligible archers, a Shooter of the Year winner will be named in each SOY Category within every NFAA shooting style. Scores from each SOY event will be combined within each shooting style and SOY category. Placement points will then be awarded based on the cumulative rankings. Placement points will then be awarded based on the cumulative rankings. View the full SOY Program & Rules page for an outline of SOY categories and inclusive shooting styles.
eligibility
- Archers must compete in at least 4 SOY events within the same SOY category and NFAA shooting style to qualify. - An archer’s top 6 placement points, including event multipliers, within the same SOY category and NFAA Shooting Style will count toward the final SOY standings. - If an NFAA shooting style is not offered at an NFAA Foundation event (e.g., FSL, Longbow, Traditional), archers holding SOY ranking in that shooting style will receive 2 base points (multiplied by the event’s factor) for participating in the event in another shooting style. - If an archer competes in one or more SOY events as a Young Adult prior to their 18th birthday, they will remain in the Junior SOY category for the entirety of that SOY season.
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Straight Arrow Bow Hunters Inc Presents
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Big Raffle Friday & Saturday Vendor booths open Thursday afternoon 8am starting time all days - Shoot rain or shine HIGH DRAW & SKYJACKERS WILL BE DISQUALIFIED BLM camping available April 25th, BLM fee applies Reserved Range Camping $175/month 25 targets Fri, 25 targets Sat, 20 targets Sun 2 arrow shoot, scoring 11-10-8 300 FPS rule & must shoot 3 days for awards REGISTRATION OPENS FEBRUARY 1, 2026
NFAA shooting styles recognized (varies by age class): Freestyle Freestyle Limited Bowhunter Freestyle Modern Bow Hunter Freestyle Limited Recurve Barebow Longbow Barebow Recurve Traditional Come shoot at the 101 yard Bigfoot, the 88 yard elk herd and the 4 yard butterfly
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2025 sectional travel scholarship
The NFAA in partnership with the NFAA Foundation, is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Sectional Travel Scholarships! This annual scholarship offers a special opportunity for young archers to pursue their passion and participate in events across the nation. One male and one female archer from each NFAA Section were selected to receive a $500 travel award and a complimentary junior entry fee to an eligible NFAA or NFAA Foundation event. This stipend may be used to assist with travel-related expenses such as transportation, lodging, or meals while attending an eligible event. The NFAA proudly congratulates the following student archers from each section as this year’s scholarship recipients: Northwest Section Recipients • Male: Kai Suzumura - Eugene, OR • Female: Haley Fieldstad - Meridian, ID
Southern Section Recipients • Male: Asher Weittenhiller - McKinney, TX • Female: Alana Ortiz-Venegas - Borne, TX
Midwest Section Recipients • Male: Wyatt Wiedenmeyer Moorhead, MN • Female: Alina Cornick - Burlington, IA
Southwest Section Recipients • Male: Anirudhkalyan Pinjala - Draper, UT • Female: Elizaveta Kravchuk - San Jose, CA
Great Lakes Section Recipients • Male: Carter Conlon - Plover, WI • Female: Madeline Pals - Freeport, IL
New England Section Recipient • Female: Miranda Meighen - Bozrah, CT
Mid-Atlantic Section Recipients • Male: Elliot Moreck - Meshoppen, PA • Female: Evelyn Wassall - Runnemede, NJ To be considered for the scholarship, applicants needed to be between the ages of 8 and 17 as of January 1, 2026, have participated in NFAA State and/or Sectional Championship events in 2025, and hold a valid NFAA membership. Each submitted a 200–500 word essay describing which 2026 NFAA or NFAA Foundation event they hoped to attend and how the scholarship would support their archery goals. They also provided a list of the 2025 archery events they competed in, highlighting their dedication, skill development, and love for the sport. Through this initiative, the NFAA and NFAA Foundation aim to inspire young archers to continue competing, refine their skills, and proudly represent their local clubs and sections on a national level.
WE EXTEND OUR CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL APPLICANTS FOR THEIR HARD WORK AND DEDICATION To THE SPORT OF ARCHERY!
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The inaugural 2025 Collegiate Cup Invitational brought student-athletes from across the country together in a four-week virtual format. Running from October 13 to November 15, the event allowed teams to compete remotely using a standardized structure, scoring system, and virtual head-to-head finale. The top two teams earned personalized pennants, and the first-place team received a $500 scholarship.
Collegiate Cup invitational
Five collegiate teams participated: William Carey University (MS), Muskingum University (OH), Pennsylvania College of Technology (PA), Michigan State University (MI), and Mount Marty University (SD). The qualification session had two phases. Archers shot two NFAA 300 Rounds during the first two weeks and two Vegas 300 Rounds in weeks three and four. Each school could register unlimited archers, but only scores from the top archer in each of four disciplines—Freestyle, Freestyle Limited Recurve, Bowhunter Freestyle, and Barebow Recurve—counted, with the top two teams advancing to finals. The finals ran in a head-to-head format on the Vegas 3-spot target. Each team selected one archer from each discipline for the virtual team round. BBR and FSLR archers shot ends one and three, while FS and BHFS shot ends two and four, with a two-minute clock per end and a 240-point maximum. The championship match between William Carey University and Muskingum University delivered a high-energy showdown. William Carey claimed the title with a 223–205 victory, earning the championship pennant and $500 scholarship. Members of the winning team shared their experience. Emmie Purcell said, “The Collegiate Cup was a great virtual experience… It was a fun way to jumpstart the indoor season and practice shoot-offs.” Elias Reyes added, “It gave me the opportunity to feel that tournament rush while shooting at my University, and it was fun to shoot alongside my teammates even though we were from different bow classes.”
The 2025 Collegiate Cup Invitational highlighted the value of hybrid and virtual formats, giving teams a national platform from their home ranges and promoting consistency and team cohesion. As the event evolves, the NFAA is expanding participation, supporting collegiate clubs, and refining competition formats to help programs grow and athletes excel. 30 scores, tournament info and more at nfaausa.com
Pos.
University
1
William Carey University
2
Muskingum University
3
4
5
Michigan State University
Pennsylvania College of Tech
Mount Marty University
team rankings Athletes PRYOR Julia PURCELL Emmie PINILLA Santiago REYES Elias BROOKOVER Kylee HAWVERMALE Kelly
Division BHFS BBR FSLR FS FS BBR
1,181 1,074 1,151 1,200 1,187 1,005
HOWARD Trinity
FSLR
1,050
ELLSWORTH Wesley
BHFS
1,196
REEDY Ava
BBR
802
GRISWOLD Matthew
FSLR
1,158
HUBER Leland
FS
1,198
SWIERKOS Kaden
BHFS
1,187
GRUODIS Liz
BBR
821
GOLDRING Cooper
FSLR
995
HINOJOS Josiah
BHFS
1,195
YOUNDT Cannon
FS
1,200
BLOOM Elyse
BHFS
1,100
READY Carlee
FS
1,195
DILLEY Blake
BBR
619
HUYNH Sebastien
FSLR
1,101
4,606
378
4,438
320
4,345
316
4,211
338
4,015
247
JOIN TODAY! The all-new NFAA Collegiate Archery program offers special membership rates for college students, making it easier than ever to join our growing community! Eligible members can participate in both individual and team events around the country. With more scholarships, awards, and programs than ever before, there is no better time to be a collegiate archer!
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Honoring a legacy: Dean Pridgen NFAA Hall of Fame recipient, Dean Pridgen passed away on August 30, 2025. Many of the younger archers may not remember Dean, but many of the older archers will never forget him. Dean was a wonderful sportsman, gentleman, and true ambassador for the sport of archery. His 44 years competing in the sport was remarkable in many ways. His list of Records and Championship wins, both Indoor and Outdoor may never be repeated. Dean still holds two aggregate NFAA record scores in the Men’s Master Senior Division. Dean’s love for the sport was unsurpassed. He and his wife Rosie who passed away on July 25th traveled the country setting records and collecting silver bowls throughout their 44 plus years in competition. Both are fondly remembered by many. A pivotal year for Dean was 1972, when he bought his first compound bow at the age of 35. Dean once said, “Up until that time, I was just a guy shooting a few arrows out of a recurve in the back yard and around the local club. My scores weren’t all that good, maybe mediocre at best back then, and I can’t really explain it, but something magical seemed to have happened after I got my first compound bow……” “Compound bows were relatively new at the time. Most people were still shooting recurves. A classic tale of Man vs Machine perhaps….every day, I was trying to find another way to make it shoot better and make it more consistent. I knew that the more consistent my equipment performed, the better my scores would be. My first compound wasn’t a target model at all, it was a bowhunting model. I remember that it was a Jennings hunting bow with a wooden handle. I didn’t really know what I was buying, I just thought that I would buy this one and try it out….three months later I decided to take a trip to the Outdoor Nationals to see just how well I could do.” Little did he know that he was about to shape the sport of archery for many years to come. He walked away from this first trip to the 1972 Outdoor Nationals with his first National Championship title. That first major win inspired Dean and after he won the Outdoor Nationals again in 1973, Tom Jennings offered him an opportunity to be the very first sanctioned Pro with a full sponsorship to shoot for Jennings Archery. From that point forward, Dean’s appetite for shooting and competing just seemed to grow and so did his list of wins. By 1979, Dean had won 4 of his first 8 trips to the Outdoor Nationals (having won in 1972, 1973, 1977, and 1979). By 1982 Dean had won a total of 22 consecutive State Championships in a row. He had won the NFAA Midwestern Outdoor Sectionals 10 times, and the Indoor Sectionals 5 times. During his first 11 trips to the Outdoor Nationals he finished on the #1 bale 8 of those 11 times. In 1982, one of Deans most accomplished years, he had won his first NFAA Indoor Nationals (wrestling the title away from Terry Ragsdale, who had won it the prior 4 years in a row). Dean also won Vegas that year at the Tropicana hotel, and he achieved the all around top PRO award for the most Pro Points of any Professional Male Archer. You would think that having accomplished so much in 10 years would be enough for anyone. But Dean didn’t slow down and he didn’t let up either. 34 scores, tournament info and more at nfaausa.com
He went on to win the NFAA Indoor Nationals as a Pro again in 1984 and 1985. He was the PAA Pro Champion in 1985 -1986. He won the L-K Open in 1985, and also became the PAA Indoor National Champion that year as well. Fresno Safari Champion, Lake of the Woods Champion, 10,000 Lakes Champion (twice), Big Sky Open Champion (twice), and Five Time Easton Points Champion in the Pro Division. All in all a total of 22 National NFAA Championship titles, 39 NFAA Sectional wins as a Pro and an additional 17 NFAA Sectional wins as a Senior. A total of 43 State wins as a Pro and an additional 18 championships as a Senior. Dean and Rosie traveled to Europe, Germany, and Sweden, where he made it to the finals with various other partners in 4 World Professional Team Championships on four separate occasions. You might laugh, but this list of wins does not even include local and regional tournaments that he also shot and won over his many years. Dean had written a couple articles in Archery Focus Magazine over the years, and been an NFAA Master Coach, and Lifetime member of the NFAA. In 2014, Dean was awarded the NFAA Hall of Fame award. When asked about it, Dean said that it was the greatest achievement he could have ever asked for. A true gentleman on the course as well as off the course. Dean endorsed and shot for many bow manufacturers (Jennings, Pearson, Golden Eagle, PSE, Hoyt, Matthews, York, and the list goes on). He designed, manufactured, and marketed his own FAIL SAFE signature release, with the help of Lloyd Napier, and provided technical support for the engineering designs of many bows, limbs, wheels, and cams. No matter how you define the word “Champion”, Dean’s list of accomplishments have to be some of the most impressive and inspiring throughout the world of archery. So well decorated, it’s hard to imagine a career such as his. He will be remembered by many. Fairwell my friend. Rest in Peace. You gave the sport of archery your very best. And we will be forever grateful.
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North american field archery championships
The 2025 North American Field Archery Championships (NAFAC) concluded a compelling weekend of competition on December 13–14, 2025, at the scenic Lee County Archers range in North Fort Myers, Florida. The event drew a diverse field of competitors from across the United States, Canada, and beyond to contest field, animal, and hunter rounds under challenging natural terrain and variable conditions. Archers across multiple age groups and shooting styles delivered performances of precision and endurance. Standout achievements were recorded across divisions, with several competitors setting new NAFAC records in their respective categories. Highlights from the official results include: •
Andrew Fagan (AMFSU, Canada) dominated the Adult Men’s Freestyle Unlimited division, posting an exceptional combined total of 1675 points to lead the field.
•
Shannon Ward (AFFSU, Brevard) delivered a compelling performance in the Adult Female Freestyle Unlimited division with a 1579 total.
•
Ella Phillips (CFFSLR, Buffalo Field Archery Club) secured top honors in her class with a 1606 total.
•
Ari Alvarez-Depner (JMFSU, Lee County) posted an impressive 1644 total in the Junior Men’s Freestyle Unlimited division.
•
Joe Heist (VMFSU, Brevard) led the Veteran Men’s Freestyle Unlimited category with a 1617 total, showcasing veteran competitive excellence.
In addition to individual medals, numerous competitors achieved personal bests and division records, underlining the increasing depth and talent across field archery disciplines. The full results reflect robust participation across age brackets—from Cub through Senior and Veteran classes—and shooting styles, affirming NAFAC’s role as a premier competition in the North American field archery calendar.
Looking ahead, archers are encouraged to mark October 3-4 on their calendars for the 2026 NAFAC in Chino, California, hosted by Oranco Bowmen. With Oranco Bowmen’s long-standing reputation for exceptional course design and tournament execution, the 2026 NAFAC promises to be another outstanding championship 36 scores, tournament infoexperience. and more at nfaausa.com
Place
Style
Name
Club
Field
Animal
Hunter
Total
1
AFBBR
Katherine Li
Black Mountain Bowmen
362
446
374
1182
1
AFFSU
Shannon Ward
Brevard
512
552
515
1579
1
AMBBR
Winston Kuan Tung Wang
Black Mountain Bowmen
393
478
425
1296
1
AMBHR
Tim Gross
Lee County
322
364
235
921
1
AMFSU
Andrew Fagan
Canada
556
560
559
1675
2
AMFSU
Brad Rega
Pennsylvainia
549
558
555
1662
3
AMFSU
Manual Jancosa
Ft Lauderdale
526
556
538
1620
4
AMFSU
Dacian Breazu
Ft Lauderdale
512
556
541
1609
1
AMHB
John Burt
Lee County
181
326
231
738
1
CFFSLR
Ella Phillips
Buffalo Field Archery Club
528
560
518
1606
1
JMFSU
Ari Alvarez-Depner
Lee County
545
560
539
1644
1
SFFSU
Mary Nesbitt
The Villages
450
528
475
1453
2
SFFSU
Alice Parrish
Sarasota Archers
346
418
337
1101
1
SMBHC
Mike Spence
Gator
281
380
292
953
1
SMBU
Rick Dorey
Gold Coast
503
548
506
1557
1
SMFSU
Sam Coffin
Lee County
517
552
524
1593
2
SMFSU
Mark Smith
Brevard
512
552
0
1064
3
SMFSU
Ralph Galatz
Lee County
479
500
0
979
4
SMFSU
David Ireland
Citrus
172
0
0
172
1
SMFSLC
Dave Hryn
New York
504
548
489
1541
1
SMFSLR
Steve Hilger
Lee County
473
536
482
1491
2
SMFSLR
Tim Walker
Lee County
469
530
467
1466
1
SMHB
Ron May-Pumphrey
Black Mountain Bowmen
194
266
188
648
1
SMTRAD
Gary Rollins
Daytona Archers
201
274
251
726
2
SMTRAD
Richard Manipole
Lee County
203
316
184
703
3
SMTRAD
Gene Halcom
117
174
132
423
1
VFBBR
Melissa McAvoy
Brevard
378
486
391
1255
2
VFBBR
Lisa Sullivan
Kings Mountain Archers
296
342
307
945
3
VFBBR
Debbie Phillips
Lee County
184
344
212
740
1
VFFSU
Joyce Haniman
Brevard
478
528
477
1483
1
VMBBR
Paul Nesbitt
The Villages
393
486
422
1301
2
VMBBR
Brian French
Sylvan Archers
394
494
367
1255
3
VMBBR
Kurtis Galbraith
Lee County
372
456
378
1206
4
VMBBR
Michael Phillips
Lee County
357
444
326
1127
1
VMFSU
Joe Heist
Brevard
534
558
525
1617
2
VMFSU
Sean McKenty
Canada
539
554
518
1611
3
VMFSU
Joe Loureiro
Brevard
519
560
522
1601
4
VMFSU
DeShante Coleman
Lee County
507
530
507
1544
5
VMFSU
Jim Fream
Lee County
475
554
511
1540
6
VMFSU
Mike Polk
Lee County
471
540
466
1477
1
VMFSLR
Bruce Buckler
411
504
421
1336
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decades of dedication: 2025 service pin stories
benton christensen nfaa member for 30 years
I didn’t get involved in archery until I was about 23 years old. I started bow hunting, and a neighbor saw me shooting in my yard and invited me to join the local club. I shot a few local 3D tournaments, and soon started shooting circles as well. As my 2 little girls grew, they showed amazing archery talent, and I was soon chasing them to archery tournaments all over the world. I would shoot many of the tournaments along with my girls, and had a little success as well, even making the U.S.A.T. one year. Of course, we were, and still are, avid bow hunters. I started shooting the Vegas tournament in 1993, and have only missed a couple of years since. I was lucky enough to shoot a 900 and make the shoot off once in the championship division, and I have finished 2nd two times in the senior championship division. I shot the NFAA indoor a couple times as an adult amateur, but didn’t start shooting as a pro until I turned 50 and won a silver bowl in 2017. I have tried to shoot as many of the big indoor tournaments as I can, and have been very fortunate to win a few, including Lancaster, Iowa Pro Am, and the Dakota Classic. I have had a couple of good years in Redding, with a couple of 1st place team finishes, and a 1st place individual finish in 2024. And did I mention that my family really likes to bow hunt? 42 scores, tournament info and more at nfaausa.com
william millican
nfaa member for 40 years I started bowhunting in 1972 and it was evident early on archery was the sport for me. At the time, internet was not available plus there were only a few archery pro shops to visit and learn, so I traveled in search of help. That search led me to Buckskin Archery Shop in my home town. Not only did they have the answers, but the owners allowed me to work part time. This is where my education began in 1975 when my first local archery club was being started, “Cobb County Archery” in Kennesaw, Georgia. Several of the members were already NFAA members which helped me to understand tournament archery, so I joined the NFAA in 1975, I then learned all of the programs that the NFAA has to offer, NFAA Bowhunter and the NFAA competitions (Field, Target and Indoor). After winning a couple of local tournaments and placing in other sectional events, I was hooked for life and updated my member status to NFAA Life Time Membership in 1984. I became the Range Captain for our new club when our county donated us 11 flood plain acres for our range which is still active today. I started to plan and start building our own 28 target field range which would take us more than a year to complete. Our club was benefiting in that on some weekends we had more than 300 archers competing at our local tournaments In 1999, I retired from AT&T with 35 years employment. Later that year I went to work for the Atlanta “Bass Pro Shop” to co-manage their archery department until 2014, when Cabela’s opened a new store so I moved to become their archery technician. To date, I was able to win more than 45 State Tournaments, 4 Sectional, and 2 National tournaments breaking and setting new state records along the way. I also became an Instructor and Tournament Judge for both NFAA and USA Archery. Other archery organizations that I have been involved are: Pope & Young Club, USA Archery, Kennesaw Archery Club, Georgia Bowhunters Archery Assoc, Florida Archery Life Member, Easton Newberry Archery Center Newbery Florida, National senior Games and now Wisconsin Archery. While participating in the NFAA Bow Hunter program I was able to harvest many big game animals to include: Rocky Mtn Bull Elk, Baren Ground Caribou, Whitetail Deer, Mule Deer, Pronghorn Antelope, Black Bear, Alligator, Feran Hogs, Javelina, Long Nose Gar, Carp and many small game animals that are all included in the NFAA Bowhunter Program. I am very thankful to be associated with the NFAA and hope to have many more years.
Ronnie St. Clair
nfaa member for 40 years I started archery as a senior in High School in Morton, Washington in 1972. My driver’s education teacher sold me his 72-inch 45lb Bear recurve and eight arrows. During the archery program for Physical Education, I had the highest scores because when I hit the target my arrows stayed in for scores. After graduation I moved to New Mexico for college and joined an archery club in Deming, New Mexico. A friend and I went over to Arizona for the Outdoor Southwest Sectional and there were hundreds of archers, which was one of the most exciting things to see. We spent our spare time trying to straighten out our aluminum arrows. scores, tournament info and more at nfaausa.com 43
I continued to shoot for the rest of my life. My first National Tournament was at Darrington when they held the IFAA World at the same time. I have since shot State, Sectionals and National events every time that I could. Shot in the IFAA World in Driesch, Germany, IFAA European Championships in Bury St Edmonds, England, NFAA Nationals in Blue Springs, Detroit Lakes, New York, Wausau, Mechanicsburg, and Yankton. My primary shooting style has been Barebow throughout the years and archery has been a major part of my life.
bob borges
nfaa member for 50 years Bob Borges has dedicated nearly five decades to the archery world, building a distinguished career as a competitor, instructor, official, and leader within multiple major archery organizations. With 50 years of continuous involvement in the sport, he has served as a Shooter, NFAA Official, USA Archery official, and a member of the Board of Directors for the NFAA. Since March 1975, Bob has been active as an Archery Leader, Bowhunter, Bowhunting Instructor, and competitive archer. A lifelong NFAA member, he has held several key leadership roles, including NFAA New Mexico State Director from 1993 to 1999 and again from 2004 to 2007, as well as NFAA Southwest Councilman from 2007 to 2017. He earned his certification as a Bowhunter Instructor in 1978. His long-standing commitment to the sport was formally recognized in 2002 when he was inducted into the New Mexico Bowhunters Association Hall of Fame and then in 2024 he was inducted into the Barebow Fraternity Hall of Fame. An avid hunter, Bob has pursued Mule Deer, Whitetail Deer, Elk, Javalina, Antelope, and a wide variety of small-game species. His passion for archery extends deeply into competitive shooting, where he has excelled across multiple styles, including Barebow, Freestyle Limited, and Bowhunter divisions. Bob’s competitive résumé includes notable performances at the Vegas Shoot, one of the largest and most prestigious tournaments in the world. His placements include 13th in 2022, 17th in 2020, 34th in 2019, 22nd in 2018, 14th in 2017, 16th in 2016, 11th in 2015, and 13th in 2014, alongside a remarkable 3rd-place finish in 2000. From 2013 and earlier, he consistently ranked within the top five of the Championship Barebow Division. His achievements also include six National Championships—one in 3-D, one in U.S. Archery Indoor, one in Redding, NFAA Field in 2021 and two National Senior Olympic titles earned in 2019 and 2022. Over the course of his career, he has secured 74 State Championships across various formats, 17 NFAA Sectional titles, and set 29 New Mexico State Records across three different styles. Bob has represented his state and the sport at a wide range of major events, including six NFAA Outdoor National Tournaments, two NFAA Indoor National Tournaments, 20 Vegas Shoots, and numerous statelevel competitions in both New Mexico and Texas. His participation in the New Mexico Bowhunters Association spanned from 1976 to 2017, and he has been an active member of the Texas Field Archery Association since 2017. With a long history of leadership, instruction, and high-level competition, Bob Borges stands as a dedicated ambassador of archery and bowhunting, embodying passion, consistency, and commitment throughout his lifelong involvement the sport. 44 scores, tournament info and more at in nfaausa.com
Mike Maher
nfaa member for 50 years
I have experienced two different eras in Archery—before Compounds and after! As a young boy, I started making my own bows and arrows out of tree branches. My first “real” bow was a Christmas gift from my parents when I was 13. It was a Ben Pearson, green fiberglass bow, that I still have today. One day, my father stopped by me as I was shooting at a hay bale in the yard on our farm. He asked to shoot the bow and as I handed the magical object to him, he got the “bug” also! A few days later, he purchased all the archery equipment that a local hardware store had, that was going out of business. As we formed new friendships with the members, the men discussed bowhunting. A couple of the fellows were accomplished bowhunters. It was 1969 and my dad decided we too would bow hunt, and a trip to an archery shop ended with my Dad, brother and I leaving with new laminated recurve hunting bows. In 1970, dad and I got archery deer tags and on a very cold late December day, we both got our first archery deer. In March of 1972, our local club held a tournament. At 17, I entered in the “Heavy Tackle” division as my hunting bow qualified as over “45-pound” draw weight. I always competed as an “instinctive” or Barebow Bowhunter, but in those years it was called Heavy Tackle. I defeated the men shooting that day and it was discovered that I was only 17, so they moved me to the barebow youth class and declared me a winner there instead. After my 1972 shoot, I started shooting at nearby tournaments. In 1975, I purchased my first Allen Compound bow, which had a center-shot window, was much faster, and helped shrink the “gap” between my point and the bullseye. My scores started to climb. In 1976, I joined the NFAA, participated in my first Indoor State Championship, and won my class. I studied hard with text books I could find and especially used Fred Bear’s Archer’s Bible to analyze my shot patterns. In 1979, I shot in my first Outdoor Nationals in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. I met the legend Fred Bear, who autographed my scorecard. Later, at Indoor Nationals, I met and had a long conversation with Tom Jennings, designer of most of the bows I shot in competition. I transferred from South Dakota to Wisconsin in 1987 to manage a facility and expanded into new shooting venues, winning many local tournaments. One weekend, I recall shooting six different indoor rounds. After returning to South Dakota in the early 1990s, I continued to shoot leagues and got involved in a new shooting sports facility in Brookings, SD. As an Archery board member with the Outdoor Adventure Center, I participated in a meeting with NFAA President Bruce Cull, Easton Foundation Outreach Director Doug Engh, and Eric Tollefson as we looked for assistance for NASP, 4-H, Scouting, and SDSU with this new facility. It became the main hub for shooting sports in Brookings. My role was Archery Education Director, and between that and City Park & Rec training, I had trained at least 500 first-time shooters. During my years as an NFAA member, I have competed at all levels, participated in the Art Young and Bowhunter programs, Mail Match, and created the design for the South Dakota Archers award medals. My dream of hand making a quality wood bow is still a goal of mine. I have not shot an archery round since the early 2000s and have not hunted since 2020. This time away has allowed me to look back on what has come to be my history within archery. I met many of the modern heroes, innovators and champions, and passed on my knowledge to those I trained. I have enjoyed watching new archers shoot their first bullseye or the balloon I set out for them. I see my time in archery as a completed work—something I can step back and look at and still feel how it felt to release an arrow and hit a target exactly where I was focused. It has been an amazing journey. scores, tournament info and more at nfaausa.com 45
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getting over target panic by terry wunderle Target panic affects most archers at some point during their archery “careers.” This unwanted hurdle can produce premature movement in the bow arm or hamper the archer from getting the pin on the target. It is manifested when negative thoughts take over the thinking process as a shot is executed. When the archer becomes more concerned about missing, the target panic becomes greater and controls the situation. Over-aiming and placing too much emphasis on aiming is the root cause for the dilemma. As the pin is placed on the dot, the brain is giving you the green light to shoot. When it drifts off, it gives you a red light not to shoot. The starting and stopping of the shot process alters your form, causing increased pin movement that magnifies the problem. When you place extra emphasis on aiming, you lose forward pressure with the bow arm, resulting in additional pin movement. If target panic is affecting your shooting, the best way to overcome the problem is to change your thinking process. Quit putting the emphasis on aiming or hitting the 10-ring and place it on what you can control, which is shooting a shot with good form. If you do that and maintain steady pressure at the target with the bow arm, the arrow will find its mark. You have to learn to trust your form and put less focus on aiming. To prove this process works, place a five-spot target at 30 yards. Shoot 15 shots with the emphasis on aiming and record your score. Then shoot another 15 shots, but this time concentrate on executing good form while the pin is floating. The comparison of the scores will tell you where your thinking should belong. If you are suffering from a bad case of target panic, go to a blank practice bale and shoot at 10 yards while using your best form. Talk yourself through the shot process following a few simple steps. Make sure the bow arm maintains steady pressure at the target. Once you commit to the execution, try to get rid of the arrow in one second and not over two. Continue this procedure until you become comfortable with the execution. Now put up a target at 10 yards and repeat the routine. Make sure your emphasis and concentration is on perfect form execution. When this is mastered, proceed to shoot at twenty yards with the same mental process. Since target panic is caused by the way you think, change your thought pattern to what you can control, which is shooting perfect form.
Terry, an accomplished hunter and archer, has coached students to over 350 national and world titles and set over 450 national and world records. More of Terry’s archery tips are in his book, Archery: Think and Shoot Like a Champion, at www.wunderlearhery.com scores, tournament info and more at nfaausa.com 47
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