2026’s best new hunting gear: Everything for the Canadian bowhunter

The best new bowhunting gear of 2026 is here, and Canadian hunters have plenty to get excited about. Speed, performance and accuracy are the defining qualities of this year’s crop of new bows and related accessories, along with ongoing technical advances to keep gear as light and ruggedly sturdy as possible. Here’s what stands out.

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BLACK MAMBA PRO 6

The APA Black Mamba Pro 6 offers a compact, lightweight set-up for serious hunters. This high-performance bow promises smooth shooting and dependable accuracy, while measuring 31⅜ inches axle-to-axle, with a 6 1/16-inch brace height. Weighing just 3.9 pounds, it launches arrows at speeds of up to 357 fps. And thanks to its tool-less tuning feature, the bow can be easily adjusted in the field.

Learn more: www.apaarchery.com

ENDURO

Delivering serious performance at an accessible price, the Enduro combines Hoyt’s proven HBX cam and In-Line accessories for a clean, well-balanced set-up. The 30-inch axle-to-axle bow shoots up to 328 fps and weighs just 4.65 pounds, with a forgiving seven-inch brace height. It also offers a broad choice of draw lengths and weights, plus ready-to-hunt options, making it a great choice for value-minded hunters.

Learn more: www.hoyt.com

ARC

The 2026 flagship compound bow from Mathews comes in ARC 30 (pictured) and ARC 34 models to match different shooting styles. The 30-inch ARC 30 delivers maximum speed in a manoeuvrable sub-four-pound aluminum platform, while the 34-inch ARC 34 provides added stability and forgiveness. Both compounds feature the redesigned SWX 2 Cam, updated limb geometry and Mathews’ most rigid riser to date.

Learn more: www.mathewsinc.com