Heroine who was damsel in the distress, had a daughter and had some power. Beautiful wintery illustrations are the perfect background for old bear and his cub. This is a patent date only, not the year of the bow. The last book for which fred can be listed as the author was fred bear s world of archery, published in 1979. Bear archery grew out of the life and work of legendary sportsman fred bear. Feb 08, 2018 bramwell brown remembers his friend, old bear, who, a long time ago, was put away in the attic for safe keeping. Coppen has put together a thorough reference book for merchandise produced during the grayling and early gainesville era of bear archery. Used archery equipment can be a can of worms, you dont know what weight arrows were shot from the bow for how long. In a sequel to his book bear archery traditional bows, a chronological history 19492015, jorge l. If the arrow rest ever needs replaced, simply peel the old one off and stick on the new one, matching the original. A bear for everyone shop compound, traditional, and crossbows. Traditional archery supply sells new and used longbows, recurve bows and all equipment for bow and arrow sports. Archery history books, books and dvds 3rivers archery.
The compound bow dominates the world of archery and archery hunting. Its a bear whitetail hunter, suggested by the white stamp of those words above and below an image of the head and neck of a dear in 34 profile, on the face of the upper limb, the number on the inside of the upper limb is wh90306, on the lower limb is another stamp with the bear logo and states that the bear compound bow is licensed under. Every bow is different, of course, and may require a specialized tune, but this rough guide will get you started in the right direction. This 60 recreation of the classic kodiak features a satin finish, leather grip, large profile leather strike plate, and a forgiving feather arrow rest. 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 more than 80 years, bear archery has been americas no. Select from soft to aggressive cams and quality stainless steel features. Both scout and goblin come with the arrow rest installed and ready to use. Remember that the company was known as bear products until 1940, so the bear products by grumley bows were obviously made before those marked bear archery by grumley. Covering a span from 1949 1999, youll find a wide range of bear archery items. This single cam bow is very adjustable and powerful. To learn about the history of that old bear bow out in the garage check out jorge coppens new book bear archery traditional bow. A short draw length on a bow used by an archer with long arms can affect the trajectory and overall accuracy of the arrow when fired.
The front cover of the first old bear book old bear and friends is a popular series of childrens books written by british author and illustrator jane hissey. Serial numbers were placed on the limbs of most bear bows, along with the weight and length of the bow. The first number stood for the year of manufacturing. The area is heavily wooded, with a mix of deciduous and conifer forests. Getting very hard to find new and now highly collectible, this autograph book, featuring the main original characters of jane hisseys old bear on the thick cardboard hardcover. By far the most popular and commonly found bow will be a bear archery recurve or longbow. Bear archery is a manufacturer and marketer of bows and archery equipment located in. 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.
Get the best deals on bear archery vintage compound bows when you shop the largest online selection at. Also all model bear bows have leather wrapped grips from the late 1930s up to 1959. Fred bear himself with the fred bear knife tin, these items are designed to enhance your bear archery experience. Has both mounting screws and was mounted to a bear whitetail hunter compound.
How much better than my older compound bows remains to be seen. Almost all of the story takes place in or around an old, octagonal house on a small island on a remote. Every model bear bow made from 1953 to mid 1972 have the 1953 canadian patent for the working recurve design on the lower limb. The books became the basis for a bafta awardwinning television series old bear stories. Martin pack rat takedown compound 1987 martin onza 1980s1990s shown above is a special edition gold plated model. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. While bear offers the anarchy in 50, 60, and 70 lb. Bear archery compound catalog 2015 by escalade sports issuu. It features the new h hybrid cams, which are synchronized and provide for perfectly straight arrow nock travel during the string release phase. Nels left bear in 1948 when fred made the decision to begin mass production of bows at the new factory in grayling. You can find more than 100 bear products in the lancaster archery supply, inc.
In general, longer bows tend to be more stable and easier to shoot, making them an ideal choice for beginners and younger shooters. When you have an older bear bow it is not always simple to age it. Archery, archer, bow, arrow, traditional, hunt, hunter, primitive, turkish, vintage, history, ben pearson, fred bear, sovereign, earl hoyt, bob lee, ernie root, damon. Bear archery hunting book collection the adventure of fred bear field.
Some common sense precautions are necessary in the purchase and intended use of any old bow. A chronological history 19492015 represents a singular compilation of the chronological history of bear archery traditional bow production through the bear archery. The bows are simple to work on, built well, and extremely affordable. Arrow rest installation arrow rests should be installed according to the manufacturers specifications. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Bramwell brown and his friends little bear, duck and rabbit attempt to rescue old bear from the attic using a number of ingenious methods. If you would like a particular look, include a note on your order to contact. Golden eagle hunter turbo 1989 bear archery 1984 super brown bear, brown bear and pronghorn hunter. 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. A stepbystep guide to get your bow shooting perfectly. One of the rubber arrow holders is chipped and will probably not hold an arrow securely. The book is available in both paperback format as well as a digital version for kindle ebook readers. Beginning a collection of archery memorabilia is an absolutely fantastic adventure.
An enchanting collection of four classic books to treasureall featuring old bear and his playroom friends. Now bear archery has brought this legendary recurve back, featuring all the power and performance bowhunters enjoyed in years past. New listing bear whitetail hunter compound bow rh 39 used. Jul 12, 2011 date your bear bow by serial number if it was made between 1965 and 1969. The brave is the perfect introductory bow for young children following the example of mom and dad. Read aloud picturebook story from, good night little bear, little golden books 1961. Please email with any questions and be sure to check out our other listings. First published in 1986, it later became the inspiration for bafta award winning tv series old bear stories.
Brand 18 black bow jewelry company 1 bastex 1 bear archery 1. I was at the time and i thought it was the most beautiful bow i would ever see. Its a shame there isnt a blue book of archery equipment when you look at how much most of us shell out for equipment. Legendary fred bear including his secrets of hunting. Be sure to read some classic archery books that have stood the test of time. A beautifullyillustrated classic picture book from popular authorillustrator jane hissey tells the familiar story of how a muchloved teddy bear is lost and finally found again.
Compounds on the other hand seem to go down hill after say 67 years. To the bear archery traditional bow enthusiast and to the archery community at large, this book bear archery traditional bows. Fred founded bear archery in 1933 which quickly flourished due to his dedication and passion for archery and the outdoors. Keep the following points in mind before purchasing your compound bow. Compound bow topoint archery package m1, 1930 draw length,1970lbs draw weight,320fps ibo limbs made in usa. Teddy bear bramwell brown and his companions duck, rabbit, and little bear miss their friend old bear, who has been put away in the attic because the. Bear archery compound bows feature incredible adjustability and customizability for the price paid. While the draw is smooth and silent the flat top cams do have a very slight speed disadvantage coming in at 340 fps ibo versus the 345 fps ibo of the carnage.
Bear compound bow white tail hunter 39 string length. A different tint of color, different grain in the wood, and even birthmarks are common in this bow. Read this article about futurewood from bear archery for more information about these variations. Oct 27, 2017 compound bows from the 1980s and 90s still get the job done for both hunting large and small game. Online shopping for compound bows from a great selection at sports. Fred bear takedown recurve bow 3rivers archery supply.
Over 75 bows in stock traditional archery supply new. The initial focus was on silkscreening and advertising support work for automotive companies. When they entered the compound, believing there was a nuclear war, eli was separated from his twin brother. Draw length must be adjusted to fit the archers arm length and posture. Fred bear started bear archery during the great depression to share his longtime passion of archery and hunting with others. As a child growing up in norfolk, jane developed a love for writing and drawing.
Unfollow bear compound bow to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The bear archery species bow is a great buy because it is moderately priced but delivers top quality and power. Im wondering if there is any info you can give me about this bow, since i know very little, and have no previous archery experience. Genesis bows original youth bow with six arrows bundle choose your color. The 1959 kodiak special was the first bow model to drop the leather grip. See more ideas about archery, traditional archery and bow hunting. He is dreaming of everything he loves about the forest that is his home. All about collecting old archerybowhunting books stickbow. Its about a wife who ran away from her husband and had his daughter. When she was found by her husband she was forced to resume her life with him. Bear compound bow draw length adjustments, however, can be made without the use of a bow press. Traditional bows for bear archery carroll county times.
Red, orange, and brown leaves fly through the air, and it is snowing hard. Covering a span from 1949 1999, youll find a wide range of bear archery. Bear archery fisix ffl crossbow package, real tree extra. Bodeen is a nice dose of originality in the often cluttered genre of ya fiction. The book takes place in the district of algoma in northeastern ontario. Since then, bear archery has made many advancements while continuing to focus on quality. Nutrition and physical training for optimal shooting performance.
Then, in 1965, bear began marketing his, now famous, bear razorhead broadhead for the first time. This 4disc dvd set has over 8 hours of timeless footage that includes a rare glimpse into the life and adventures of fred bear. Bear archery 60 kodiak recurve bow 3rivers archery supply. The book is available in both paperback format as well as a digital version for kindle e book readers. Pse viper ss crossbow viper ss handheld crossbow, na. Traditional archery supply sells recurve and longbows, arrows, shooting gloves, leather quivers over 75 bows in stock shipping nation wide whitman, massachusetts usa. Fits all bear compound bows and can be used on most others. Studying the history of archery is the best way to see where it is going. I gotta say, after a decade or more of not keeping up on all the latest and greatest stuff, i am bit gearbewildered. The next year bear began marketing their new fiberglass working recurve the kodiak ii see all kodiak models still in production.
Bear also makes accessory packages for compound bows, and rests and rugs for recurves. Have an older, nonmagnum version from the probably much better than todays stuff. Whether its a case for your traditional bow, stocking up on crossbow bolts, or you want to pay homage to mr. The bear archery motive 6 eccentric system cams bear archery compound bows usually come equipped with single cam systems, but the motive 6 is an exception. Bear archery is a manufacturer and marketer of bows and archery equipment located in gainesville, florida owned by escalade sports. Vintage bear archery compound bowstringer nos, click to view image album simple and easy to use. Leader accessories crossbow package 160lbs 210fps archery equipment hunting bow with quiver and 4pcs of aluminum arrow. Leader accessories compound bow 5070lbs 25 31 archery hunting equipment with max speed 310fps, right handed.
Bear kodiak magnum compound bows, traditional archery, archery bows. By designing equipment to specifically fit the needs of youth and intermediate archers, were working to keep the sport bright for years to come. Our 2020 lineup features ultracompetitive bows that up the ante on performance and cant be found anywhere else. Old bear and little cub love each other with all of their hearts, and their day together revolves around old bear ensuring that little cub does things that will keep him safe and healthy, like eating his porridge and staying off the rocks. I received some advise from one of the most successful bowhunters at the bow shop i frequented in the early 80s that still sticks out in my mind today. Two years later, in 1953, bear patented the working recurve limb, which is the design that almost all modern recurves use today. Product bear archery fisix ffl crossbow package, real tree extra. How adjust draw length on bear bow gone outdoors your. Eli has been in the compound for six years and in that time has learned to hate it, and himself.
Part of the canadian shield, the district has many lakes and rivers. It was published on december 14th 2012 and totals 232 pages. Kingsarchery selfcocking crossbow bundle with adjustable sights, spare crossbow string and caps, 27 aluminim arrow bolt set. You may receive a bow that looks different from the one pictured. The old man gave it to me because i was discussing that i was looking at getting a compound. The company was founded in 1933 as the bear products company in detroit by fred bear and charles piper. But i know nothing about the bow like how to adjust anything or what i need to be looking for to maintain it. It was designed to be used as a hunting bow and is ready to shoot right out of the box. Shop the most dependable and adjustable compound bows on the market. 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.
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