A bear bow must be utterly reliable and intensely lethal, capable to killing quickly and ethically. I picked up a bear polar longbow at a gun show in medina last spring. History of the bow by fred bear part 2 of 3 duration. And your young one will be hunting with this bow for years, because with the odyssey ii you get everything you need in an easily modified intermediate package that can be enjoyed and grown easily as body size.
The next book was fred bears field notes, first published in 1976. Whether its a case for your traditional bow, stocking up on crossbow bolts, or you want to pay homage to mr. Each bear bow, no matter how large or small, will be utterly reliable. Does anyone know much about an archery bow made by fred bear. This is helpful as it makes the draw easier than a traditional recurve bow on the draw, preventing fatigue during hunts or target shooting. Get the best deals on bear polar bow in archery compound bows when you shop the.
Cabela s has a huge selection of compound bows in stock. Used bear archery polar ltd 39 compound bow in camo case. Shop left hand compound bows at dick s sporting goods. What are the specs for a bear whitetail hunter bow answers. Used bear archery polar ltd 39 compound bow in camo. Bear archery cruzer g2 rth compoundbow package toxic. Glove large 3 ground quiver 1 abcs of archery manual. Bear archery compound bows are designed to be shot using a mechanical release aid, bear archery does not recommend shooting with your fingers. Does anyone know much about an archery bow made by fred. Vintage bear polar limited compound bow pl186584 gainsville fl usa black. If it works the same as the polar ltd, then that is the draw weight adjustment. Polar bear, polar bear, what do you hear activities exploring sound mud hut mama we explored sound this week with the magic school bus and some polar bear, polar bear, what do you hear activities.
Search for products at the top left of this page or, phone us free from within australia on 1800 883 664 sydneysiders please call 88506400 or, from outside australia call. Introduces the new bear polar ii economy compound bow. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Fred founded bear archery in 1933 which quickly flourished due to his dedication and. I was wondering if anybody has or knows of a place where i can get a copy of the wt2 bow manual. It details many of freds remarking hunting adventures. If you are shopping for a used compound bow or have other needs for knowing the year the bow was produced. No other bow delivers a higher performance to value ratio than a bear. Fairbanks bow hunter bags polar bear in northeastern canada. Fred bear pioneer ii compound bow kit gets them started out right bear quality and all the fixins at a great price.
I dont know anything about archery so i figured this would be a good place to learn. I can send you the manual in pdf if you want to take a look. The bear pioneer ii is a beginners bow thats is built to create good technique and sound habits in the young bowyer. Ive tried many places, too many to list and i cant locate anything. Polar bears have always held a special place in my imagination. A compound bow has significant advantages over the traditional bow. Feb 26, 20 history of the bow by fred bear part 2 of 3 duration. I had a bear polar ii and i was adjusting the heck out of it all the time. No real added value to someone that wants a hunting bow, and is not purchasing it for the fred bear name. There are more used modern compounds out there for cheap that will work better than this one will. Bear compound bow draw length adjustments, however, can be made without the use of a bow press.
The stabilizer is ok, but you dont really need it with this bow. The enormous polar bear he took on this hunt is currently recognized as the world record in the boone and crocket record book. Taking 30 years worth of bear bows would take a book, but for now this list will id most bear models almost to the year. Bear archery was not one of the first compound bow manufacturers, but eventually found success with early models like the whitetail hunter. Martin pack rat takedown compound 1987 martin onza 1980s1990s shown above is a special edition gold plated. Fred bear pioneer ii kit right hand compound bow 126478. What are the specs for a bear whitetail hunter bow. Compound bow users guide statement of warranty limited. Bear s secret to this slick bow is their rotating modular cam. Every model bear bow made from 1953 to mid 1972 have the 1953 canadian patent for the working recurve design on the lower limb. If you are shopping for a used compound bow or have. Do not draw your bow beyond its maximum draw length as damage to the limbs, cables and strings could occur. I know the bow is 2025yrs old but i can use any help i can get.
Also all model bear bows have leather wrapped grips from the late 1930s up to 1959. Fred bear sold the company to victor comptometer in 1968, but remained the president of bear archery. Remember, many adjustments to a compound bow should be made in a bow press. From the time i was a young boy i remember being told the story of my great uncle shelbys polar bear hunt. Always use a bow stringer to help seat your string properly in the bow s string grooves.
This difference is not something youll ever read about in a magazine. Get a great deal with this online auction for a compound bow presented by property room on behalf of a law enforcement or public agency. How adjust draw length on bear bow gone outdoors your. History of the bow by fred bear part 1 of 3 youtube. Bows 19801989 click photos to zoom archery history. How to determine what year a compound bow was made gone. First, if your bow is all wood, meaning that there is no laminations of any kind, then your bow had to be made before the mass production beginning in 1949. She held her matthews compound bow, and despite the 30 below temperature, she stripped off her balaclava and mittens to get a better. Bear archery grew out of the life and work of legendary sportsman fred bear. Bear element ready to shoot bow package abbey archery. Martin pack rat takedown compound 1987 martin onza 1980s1990s shown above is a special edition gold plated model. You might get a year out of the string, if youre lucky.
Feb 26, 2008 does anyone know much about an archery bow made by fred bear called polar ii. It has been engineered for accuracy, long life, and built with quality and pride. Get a great deal with this online auction for a compound bow presented by property room on behalf of a law enforcement or public agency client. New reprint restored and digitally enhanced from a nice original. Bear polar bow in archery compound bows for sale ebay. That looks a lot like the bear polar ltd that my dad has. The third book was fred bear s world of archery, published in 1979. It has draw length positions ranging from 15 to 27 inches and can be adjusted with no bow press.
A compound bow uses cams and pulleys to assist with the bow s draw. Iirc correctly which i may not be the polar bear ii was made in the mid to late 70s. I hunt with selfbows mostly, but i started shooting this bow a few weeks ago and i love it. H ballbearing, timingmarked cams with rotating modules. The third book was fred bears world of archery, published in 1979. Al has studied bear archery for many, many years and is considered by everyone as the king of information regarding bear archery collecting. This is an oldschool compound bow made in the 70s and 80s. I have a dozen old arrows made by blackhawk archery back in the 60s or early 70s.
To determine the correct string length for your bow, subtract approximately 3 from the overall length of your bow. Many thousands of copies of this book were sold for many years after its introduction. By far the most popular and commonly found bow will be a bear archery recurve or longbow. The archery business begins using the name bear archery company. Jun 10, 2014 what are the specs for a bear whitetail hunter bow. Your new bear archery compound bow is the finest available. The unique advantages come from the innovative design of the bow, plus the special materials used in fashioning it. Shop compound bows from top archery brands like bear archery, parker, pse and more.
A compound bow uses cams and pulleys to assist with the bows draw. This is a patent date only, not the year of the bow. Bear archery does not recommend the push pull or stepthrough methods as these could result in injury to the archer or damage to the bow. This can be exceptionally dangerous, particularly with a bow and arrow, and the decision to book a polar bear hunt should not be done without carefully considering the risks. This was a comprehensive book about archery and freds involvement with it. The bear element ready to shoot bow package has been replaced by the bear mauler camo 2011 bow got a question, cant see what you want or, need help.
The use of safety glasses is recommended with any archery product. I believe polar bear, polar bear, what do you hear. Dear customer, bear archery grew out of the life and work of legendary sportsman fred bear. 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. There are over products listed here, so please scroll down or click page 2 at top or bottom of page. With each new animal introduced, the same question is repeated. The 1959 kodiak special was the first bow model to drop the leather grip. Its got a really comfortable grip, the finish on it is pretty good. Fred bear himself with the fred bear knife tin, these items are designed to enhance your bear archery experience. If you find a lower price on left hand compound bows somewhere else, well match it with our best price guarantee. Children can participate by asking the question and making the animal sounds. Joshs 215 inch bow kill of a lifetime bowmar bowhunting duration. Fred founded bear archery in 1933 which quickly flourished due to his dedication and passion for archery and the outdoors.
Bear archery warrior youth compound bow package right hand 2429 lb. Bear archery compound bows feature incredible adjustability and customizability for the price paid. Shop the most dependable and adjustable compound bows on the market. Fairbanks bow hunter bags polar bear in northeastern. Left hand compound bows best price guarantee at dicks. Other then that i would have to say it is my one of a kind bear 1960 kodiak special deluxe crystslight that was given to floyd eccleston from fred bear which he signed to floyd. It has been engineered for accuracy, long life, and built with. These bear catalogs are color laser reprinted from original scans 194856 are black and white. You end up with a bow thatll dazzle everybody, including yourself. Also, you can refer to these photos when ordering parts or making technical inquiries. Bear bows are commonly used for archery, 3d archery shooting and bow hunting.
And your young one will be hunting with this bow for years, because with the odyssey ii you get everything you need in an easily modified intermediate package that. Fred bear odyssey ii kit right hand compound bow 126477. Draw length must be adjusted to fit the archers arm length and posture. I killed my first buck with it on manitoulin island in ontario and a quite a few does after. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
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