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The world’s largest firearms show delivered something to suit every taste and interest.

As we’ve done for decades, we asked 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 54 categories.

If you didn’t attend one or both of these trade shows in January 2026, here’s what you missed.

The author spent 25 hours over three days walking the many miles of SHOT Show aisles checking out new products. The innovative Ratchet Rest shooting bag system from Real Avid ranked No. 1.

Do you have a favorite article from the past year? Here’s our list of editors’ picks for top 10 Archery Business stories of 2025.

Mossy Oak was recently announced as the presenting sponsor of the Archery Business & Hunting Retailer Pavilion at the 2026 SHOT Show, which will be held in Las Vegas, January 20–23.

We asked three archery retailers: “Percentage-wise, how do your release sales break down by release type — index-finger, thumb, hinge/resistance?” Here’s what they said.

Once again it’s time to reveal our Readers’ Choice Awards winners. As we’ve done for decades, we asked readers of Bowhunting World magazine to vote for their favorite hunting and archery brands. The manufacturers highlighted on the following pages were chosen as Readers’ Choice Awards winners in 54 categories.

Didn’t attend one of both of these trade shows in January 2025? Here’s what you missed.

The 2026 Archery Business & Hunting Retailer Pavilion at SHOT Show will showcase everything from bows and treestands to deer scents and trail cameras.

Hunting Retailer reports on new gear from Outdoor Edge, Muck, Barnett, Hawke Optics and more.

The world's largest firearms show delivers new guns, gear and so much more.

Headed to SHOT Show 2025? We’ve got your guide to maximizing your experience.