11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. — Nicole Nash / ATA — Make the Most of ATA’s Business Resources

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12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Chris Tabone / Celerant — Using Data for Smart Business Decisions

Studying your own sales data is vitally important to making good buying decisions, but are you getting the whole picture? This session will discuss how and why retailers should be using industry data as part of their business strategy.

1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. — Aaron Ritter / Latitude Outdoors – Modern Tree Saddle Safety

How can you help keep your customers safe in the woods? It starts with understanding the gear on your shelf and how to use it correctly. This session will focus on how the modern tree saddle can be a solution for a safe and effective hunt.

2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. — ATA / Dan Forster & State Agency Directors

Federal Excise Tax dollars are collected on the sales of archery goods in the United States under the Pittman-Robertson Act, but where do these funds go and how are they used? This panel discussion will aim to answer those questions and help ATA members learn how they can learn more about the use of FET dollars in their state.

3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. — Industry Leader Q&A

Here’s your chance to discuss current industry happenings with leaders of ATA member organizations.

10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. — Aaron Scheer & Kasey Bruce / Centershot – Centershot Blue —
Reaching Veterans and First Responders

Centershot Blue utilizes archery to help Law Enforcement, Veterans, and First Responders to alleviate stress, promote wellness, and foster deeper connections with family, friends, and peers. In this session, you’ll learn about the program and how you can get involved.

11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. — Will Moulton and Deb Colgrove / ARRO — Not in a Buy Group? Why Not?

This Coffee Talk will explain the opportunities and benefits available to retailers looking to be more profitable by helping them understand what a Member owned, “Central Bill” buy group is and how it works. We’ll also discuss the importance of not losing your identity with manufacturers, partnering with them and the ability to pool together for better buying opportunities.

12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Steven Shipe / Barnes & Thornburg — First Steps to Handle an IP Infringement

You’ve taken the necessary steps to file your patents, but now you see a potential infringement on the market. What options do you have as an Intellectual Property owner? And what option is best for your circumstances to achieve your desired outcome while minimizing resources invested? Attorney Steven Shipe will walk through some real world options for archery businesses and share pros and cons for each.

1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. — Chris James / FeraDyne — Bowfishing: How to Create a Second Archery Season

Bowfishing is one of the fastest growing segments of the Archery Industry.  In this discussion we will cover why Bowfishing continues to grow, why the timing of Bowfishing sales is important to your cash flow, and what steps you can take to ensure you can successfully incorporate Bowfishing into your assortment.   

2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. — Eric Griggs and Destany Trent / GAS Bowstrings — Maximizing Your Bowstring Focused Profit Center in 5 Easy Steps

Virtually every archery pro shop offers replacement bowstrings as a part of their normal service, but are you unlocking your maximum profit potential? Join Eric Griggs and Destany Trent to discuss 5 easy steps for increasing profits and boosting your store’s sales of aftermarket bowstrings.

3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. — Dan Forster / ATA – Federal Excise Tax Slippage: A Solution on the Horizon!

The Federal Excise Tax paid on archery goods is one of the largest methods by which the industry supports hunting and shooting across the country. In recent years, the ATA has been made aware of instances where goods are being sold by overseas entities through online marketplaces without paying the FET. This session will discuss updates on how ATA’s efforts and partnerships have elevated this issue to congress, with corrective legislation in the works for passage in the near future.

4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. — Charles “Swanny” Evans / US Fish & Wildlife Service – The Status of Hunting & Archery Target Shooting from the 2022 National Survey

Join us for an engaging Coffee Talk focused on R3 (Recruitment, Retention, and Reactivation) efforts in the United States, with a particular spotlight on hunting and archery target shooting. We will explore key findings from the 2022 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation, shedding light on current trends, participation rates, and the evolving landscape of these activities.

10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. — Wayne Piersol / Archery Only – Better Range Profitability with
Corporate Events and Equipment Rentals

Archery is laregely seasonal in many areas, which can cause cash flow problems for retail businesses. One way this can be combatted is putting more emphasis on range profitability by offering corporate events and equipment rentals. Retail veteran, Wayne Piersol, will discuss what has worked in his shop to keep the register ringing in the hunting off-season.

11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. — Dirk Durham / Phelps Game Calls — Elk Calling Tips and Tricks

Ever wanted to learn how to call in a bull elk to archery range? Join 6 time World Elk Calling Champion- Dirk Durham as he walks you through his director’s cut video of step by step  calling in a bull elk!

12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Casey Christman / The American Archer — Year-Round Whitetails

Come speak with Casey Christman, co-host of The American Archer on the Outdoor Channel, about chasing whitetails and how to build a better herd, hunt smarter and how to utilize technology to find more success while afield!

1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. — Kurt Smith / ATA — ATA Bow Technician Certification Q&A

Interested in the ATA’s Bow Technician Certification Program, but want to know more? Come get a brief overview of content and course structure, and get your questions answered from program director, Kurt Smith.