As this year comes to a close, it’s fun to take a look back at some of the top Archery Business stories of 2024. Some of these are articles you clicked on, liked and shared the most during the past 12 months. Others in the list are simply those deemed best by our editorial team. Did your favorite make the cut?

10: PSE Founder Pete Shepley Receives ATA Industry Icon Award

During the 2024 ATA Show, PSE Founder Pete Shepley was honored with the organization’s new Industry Icon Award. Three other individuals were recognized for the ATA’s Impact Awards.

9: Is Selling Hunting Clothing Worth the Hassle?

Deciding to venture into selling hunting clothing is a significant choice that many archery shop owners inevitably encounter in their business journey.

8: Stop Stinking at Deer Scent Sales

Here are some practical ways that small archery dealerships can get their slices of the deer scent sales pie.

7: 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards Results

Toward the end of each year, we ask readers of Bowhunting World magazine to vote for their favorite hunting and archery brands. The manufacturers highlighted here were chosen as Readers’ Choice Awards winners in 52 categories.

6: 10 Tips for Smart Trade Show Buying

Trade show season is here. Do you have a solid game plan for making informed purchasing decisions during the event, or soon thereafter?

5: Video: ‘Armless Archer’ Matt Stutzman Wins Paralympic Gold in Paris

Competing in his fourth Paralympic Games, Team USA’s Matt Stutzman wins the ultimate prize.

4: Creating a New Revenue Stream With a Smart Food Plot Partner

Creating and maintaining food plots on private tracts is one of the hottest segments in hunting. Here’s how two archery industry veterans have taken the concept to the next level, and how pro shops everywhere can benefit.

3: 2024 Trade Shows Takeaways

Editor Dave Maas takes a look back at the 2024 ATA Show and the new Archery Business Pavilion at SHOT Show.

2: Lessons Learned the Hard Way

We asked three archery retailers: “What are one or two of the more important lessons you learned the hard way during your business career?” Here’s what they said.

1: Archery Inventory Tips: Planning For Flagship Season

Three archery dealers share how they go about moving out year-old inventory to make room for newly released bow models, as well as tips for ordering new bow inventory.