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John Dudley

Hunter
American·b. ~1975
Known for:
World medalist archer, bowhunting educator, and founder of Nock On Archery. Returned to Hoyt in August 2024 after a stint with PSE.
Sponsored by: Hoyt Archery, Origin USA, Montana Knife Company, Spot Hogg, Volcon ePowersports, Arizona Archery Enterprises

John Dudley has spent over two decades at the intersection of competitive archery and bowhunting education. His Nock On YouTube channel is the definitive resource for archery fundamentals: bow tuning, arrow selection, form correction, and shot execution. Dudley competed at the highest levels of 3D archery before shifting his focus to teaching, and his detailed technical breakdowns have made him the first stop for anyone serious about picking up a bow. He left Hoyt for PSE Archery in 2020, but returned to Hoyt in August 2024 when his PSE contract expired. That same month, he joined Origin USA as a "Brand Maverick." He hunts primarily in the western states, with a focus on elk and mule deer.

John Dudley's Gear List(3)

Alpha AX-2 32

Hoyt

Product description

Hoyt's flagship aluminum hunting bow for 2025, built around the Gen 4 HBX cam system with draw length adjustable in 1/4" increments and selectable let-off at 75, 80, or 85%. Specs are 40-80 lbs draw weight, 32 5/16" axle-to-axle, 6.5" brace height, and 336 fps IBO. The 4-track cam design minimizes cam lean for reduced tuning, and the five-module system allows per-shooter optimization. Weighs 4.55 lbs bare.

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Returned to Hoyt Aug 2024
Triumph Series

Montana Knife Co.

Product description

Fixed-blade hunting knife line designed in collaboration with bowhunter John Dudley (Nock On). The updated Triumph Pro uses MagnaCut stainless steel with a PVD coating, a 3-3/4" blade, 8-1/4" overall length, 0.120" blade thickness, and weighs 3.96 oz. Full-tang construction with contoured G10 scales.

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MKC x John Dudley collaboration
Source: Website ↗

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Fast Eddie NE Sight (Nock On Edition)

Spot Hogg

Product description

Collaborative sight between Spot Hogg and Nock On, available in double-pin, 5-pin, and Triple Stack configurations. Double-pin version uses two fiber optic dots stacked vertically with dual yardage indicator. Machined to Spot Hogg tolerances with lifetime warranty. NE designation indicates Nock On color schemes.

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Nock On Edition collaboration sight
Source: Website ↗