The early grayling bows of 194748 were static recurves called the deerslayer, bush bow and hunter, plus three longbows called the field, rover and ranger. Many thousands of copies of this book were sold for. This factor denotes the distance a compound bow draws before the string stops. Be sure to read some classic archery books that have stood the test of time. See more ideas about bear bows, traditional archery and bow hunting. In some earlier archery titles pre1950s, it is very uncommon to find a book that still has its dust jacket.
Stringing the bow, anchoring, proper grip, aiming and releasing. The initial focus was on silkscreening and advertising support work for automotive companies. Consider these points when selecting your bear archery compound bow. I wasnt expecting many of the bows in this price range to start heading toward a little bit longer axletoaxle, but they are. Sep 04, 2017 youth hunter gets an amazing shot on a record book black bear with her bow. Fred bear march 5, 1902 april 27, 1988 was an american bow hunter, bow manufacturer, author, and television host. Bows made in the last few years will have the model name on them. It has a satiny, glossy finish which offers a layer or protection and helps the bow to resist damage from moisture and abrasions. The company was founded in 1933 as the bear products company in detroit by fred bear and charles piper. Bear archery is a manufacturer and marketer of bows and archery equipment located in gainesville, florida owned by escalade sports. To learn about the history of that old bear bow out in the garage check out jorge coppens new book bear archery traditional bow. Our 2020 lineup features ultracompetitive bows that up the ante on performance and cant be found anywhere else.
Bear archery royale youth compound bow with 550 lbs draw weight adjustment and 1227 in draw length adjustment no press needed 5. To the bear archery traditional bow enthusiast and to the archery community at large, this book bear archery traditional bows. Nov 12, 2016 bear archery moment proves undeniably speedy and accurate. Smooth, novibration draws and quality craftsmanship help you make the most of every shot. Published by human kinetics and written by douglas engh, this is another great great book and goes over, as the name suggests, all the fundamentals of archery. Product bear archery fisix ffl crossbow package, real tree extra. Mar 27, 2017 so now lets move on to the technical specs of this bow. Coppens book has done for identifying bear archery traditional bows. Sep 09, 2011 follow jack brittingham as he takes his archery gear into the alaskan tundra in pursuit of the most dangerous animal in north america, a giant brown bear. A small running bear decal was placed on bows from 1948 to around 1953. Traditional bows for bear archery carroll county times. Top 10 bear archery arrow archery bows of 2019 best. New listing fred bear super magnum 48 recurve bow right hand vintage. The archery library is a free online library containing digital versions of old archery books, prints and articles from times past.
Like many other collectors i cherish vintage bear archery items especially recurve bows. Martin pack rat takedown compound 1987 martin onza 1980s1990s shown above is a special edition gold plated model. Bear archery fisix ffl crossbow package, real tree extra. Over 75 bows in stock traditional archery supply new and. As well, its equipped with a reliable string made from dacron, so its definitely tough enough to take whatever you dish out. A chronological history 19492015 represents a singular compilation of the chronological history of bear archery traditional bow production through the bear archery companys full timeline. Fred bear is responsible for many of the innovations modern bowhunters enjoy to this day. Bear archery limited edition series 3 kodiak recurve bow. Good luck and good bow hunting during the good old days. Bear archery bear archery scout bow set right handleft hand 9.
Bear archery grew out of the life and work of legendary sportsman fred bear. His spirit, vision, and craftsmanship have stood the test of time. Bear archery traditional bows by jorge l coppen hardcover. Buy products such as bear archery scout youth bow set includes arrows, armguard, arrow quiver, and recommended for ages 4 to 7. Fred bear himself with the fred bear knife tin, these items are designed to enhance your bear archery experience. Traditional bear archery group public group facebook.
The first number stood for the year of manufacturing. But just as in bowhunting, dont expect your quest to be easy. Golden eagle hunter turbo 1989 bear archery 1984 super brown bear, brown bear and pronghorn hunter. Fred founded bear archery in 1933 which quickly flourished due to his dedication and passion for archery and the outdoors. Bows of that age really are not worth much in my experience. The last book for which fred can be listed as the author was fred bears world of archery, published in 1979. In a sequel to his book bear archery traditional bows, a chronological history 19492015, jorge l. Accessories to complete the experience learn more whether its a case for your traditional bow, stocking up on crossbow bolts, or you want to pay homage to mr. Visit the bear archery website to date newer model bows. Dust jacket the paper, often with illustrations and information about the book, used as a protective covering over the book. Although the bear bow is not recommended for teenagers and adults, yet it comes loaded with many varied features. Founded by the iconic father of modern archery, fred bear in 1933, bear archery continues to produce legendary bows with the same focus on reliability and technology.
Traditional archery supply sells recurve and longbows, arrows, shooting gloves, leather quivers over 75 bows in stock shipping nation wide whitman, massachusetts usa. Date your bear bow by serial number if it was made between 1965 and 1969. Then, a large standing bear with glass powered bow written under it was placed on bows from 1953 to 1955. This was a comprehensive book about archery and freds involvement with it. Vintage bear archery dealer placque signed by fred bear. Shop bear archery compound bows, traditional bows, crossbows, and accessories. They feature the classic 1969 heal horn style grip for a deep feel. Every bow is donated by tba group members and shipped out at no cost to the winner. Jun 11, 2016 to learn about the history of that old bear bow out in the garage check out jorge coppens new book bear archery traditional bow.
Bear archery kodiak custom rh take down recurve bow. You can find more than 100 bear products in the lancaster archery supply, inc. Intended to be an allaround information book about the sport which consumed his entire adult life, the first edition of this book can still be found on the shelves of used book dealers, and later editions can still be found in new. So when i saw the new book bear archery traditional bows. I think selling a bow that is 12 years old in good shape is a totally different proposition than selling a bow of say 10 years old. The bear 50 th anniversary take down riser is available in a and b riser models.
What wade phillips book did for identifying vintage archery broadheads jorge l. Traditional archery supply sells new and used longbows, recurve bows and all equipment for bow and arrow sports. Here at the traditional bear archery group, we understand how important it is to get young people involved in archery. Over the years we have given away dozens of bows to kids all over the country. The basic information i use to identify the bows of bear archery co. I still have the bow and its the only bow i own that i would not consider selling. Vintage fred bear leather top snap on bow quiver nos. Bear archery spark youth bow set includes 2 arrows, armguard, quiver, and recommended for ages 5 to 10. Jul 12, 2011 date your bear bow by serial number if it was made between 1965 and 1969.
Bear started more than 85 years ago when he made is first traditional bow. The bear archery grizzly is definitely a beautiful work of art. Bear wrote or played a major role in three books during his lifetime. Jorge coppen photo the compound bow dominates the world of. These glass arrows will break instantly on hitting some solid.
Now they may be worth tons of memories, but your memories dont yield much resale value. Archery history books, books and dvds 3rivers archery. Follow jack brittingham as he takes his archery gear into the alaskan tundra in pursuit of the most dangerous animal in north america, a giant brown bear. Bear archery is proud to reintroduce this classic with their 50 th anniversary take down recurve bow riser. A bear for everyone shop compound, traditional, and crossbows.
The third book was fred bears world of archery, published in 1979. Even with the heaviest arrow shafts, the bear moment had no problems breaking 300 fps, and with the lighter shafts this impressive bow reached speeds of 360 fps, 20 fps higher than the advertised ata speed of 340 fps. Studying the history of archery is the best way to see where it is going. So, a 5 at the beginning meant it was made in 1965, a 6 was made in 1966, a 7 in 1967, an 8 in 1968 and 9. For over 8 decades, bear archery has been producing the worlds best bows and archery equipment.
You can expect a thrill that almost i said almost rivals that of a big whitetail buck when you spot your first grumley bow or hold your first art young signature broadhead in your hand. On this site you can find the full text of a number of books and articles and a small selection of archery prints. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. The bear archery brave bow also comes with two safety glass arrows.
It draws very smooth, shoots great, and is dead quiet. Beginning a collection of archery memorabilia is an absolutely fantastic adventure. Now to move on to the specs for the bear wild, weve got a 7 14 brace height, a 32 14 axletoaxle, which i do like. Serial numbers were placed on the limbs of most bear bows, along with the weight and length of the bow.
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