ARCHERY AND BOWHUNTING SUMMIT
Mark your calendar to attend the Archery and Bowhunting Summit, happening Jan. 7-8, 2026, during ATA Show Week in Indianapolis.

Held in conjunction with the ATA Show, the Summit is the most efficient and impactful way to bring together industry leaders and state and federal agencies to discuss archery and bowhunting.

  • Take part in interactive discussions and panel talks
  • Be the first to hear findings from our multi-state grant study
    on the crossbow market
  • Enjoy exclusive access to the ATA Trade Show floor
  • And much more!

Education, alignment and strong partnerships between the archery industry and public agencies are essential to advancing R3 and conservation efforts. We hope you’ll make plans to join us!

For questions, contact Nicole Nash, ATA’s senior manager of outreach, at nicolenash@archerytrade.org.

PRELIMINARY
2026 SUMMIT AGENDA

As of June 27, 2025

Wednesday, Jan. 7

7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. — ATA Morning Seminar Sessions

8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. — ATA Show Floor Open

9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. — Welcome

9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Crossbow Study Results

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. — State Director Panel #1 

11:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. — BREAK

11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. — WI Crossbow Study

6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. —  Industry Celebration Event, presented by Mossy Oak – Must have Show Badge 

Thursday, Jan. 8

7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. —ATA Morning Seminar Sessions

8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. — ATA Show Floor Open

10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. — USFWS Big Game Expenditures

10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. — Public Views of Hunting and Shooting Sports

11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. — Partner Panel

11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. — BREAK

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. — Panel Discussion – State Director Panel #2

2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. — Friends of NASP Panel

2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. — Crossbow Manufacturer Inside Look 

REGISTRATION OPENS JULY 15

The Summit provides agencies, organizations, and manufacturers the opportunity to create a melting pot of ideas. The excitement and energy these folks bring to the table sends you home with dozens of new ideas and initiatives. That drive keeps us motivated and pushing to create a brighter future for the next generation of archery.

– Todd Holmes, Pennsylvania Game Commission

NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES

  • Meet Peers at the Welcome Social
  • Attend Education Sessions and Panel Discussions
  • Access the ATA Trade Show Floor
  • Enjoy the ATA Industry Celebration Event