That's a wrap! The world’s largest archery and bowhunting trade show just closed after with than 9,700 people from 24 different countries in attendance. Thousands of products were on display by the 653 companies exhibiting at the show, and retailers got to learn about the innovative business and recruitment programs from the Archery Trade Association (ATA) that will build their customer base and help their pro shop become more productive and profitable.
Reporting in from this year's show, Jay McAninch, president and CEO of the ATA, said he sensed a significant amount of optimism from the majority of retailers who made it to Indianapolis for the 2017 ATA Trade Show.
“I think they are going into the 2017 year with a good attitude,"McAninch said. "They want to improve and make the 2017 year better than the last ... I think 2017 is going to continue to be a period of uncertainty for a variety of reasons, but the good news is ATA is going to generate lots of information and analysis that will help manufacturers chart these difficult waters.”
Based off what everyone was posting online from the show, 2017 should shape up to be a great year for archers and bowhunters. Check out some of our favorite posts here.
You know you're at @ATATradeShow when... pic.twitter.com/zClvL916Oi
— Michelle Harmes (@MHoutdoors) January 10, 2017
Having fun meeting all the little future hunters at #ata2017 So many amazing new products coming out and such good people here! #mathewsAVAIL #RageTrypan #eastonarchery #hha #huntersafetysystems #nationaldeeralliance #wildliferesearch #cuddeback
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Another great ATA show! Thanks for the hospitality ATA and Indy. See you next year. #ATA2017 pic.twitter.com/RJkvcembY8
— Rock Solid Archery (@rocksolidarcher) January 12, 2017
Attending the @ATATradeShow was an incredible experience! It was so fun learning how to shoot a bow for the first time! 🏹 #ATA2017
— Catherine Rash (@catherine_rash) January 12, 2017
All I can say is WOW! #ATA2017 #1stATAAppearance #HuntHardOrStayInBed #HuntHardOutdoors @thlastdesperado @atpettit @chulabooner
— Hunt Hard Outdoors (@H2orstayinbed) January 11, 2017
That's a wrap on #ATA2017! We look forward to seeing you at #ATA2018! pic.twitter.com/XAutGiBUWI
— ATA Trade Show (@ATATradeShow) January 12, 2017