Fred Bear (March 5, 1902 – April 27, 1988) was an American bow hunter and manufacturer. Although he did not start bow hunting until he was 29 and did not master the skill for many years, he is widely regarded as a pioneer in the bow hunting community.

Oct 13, 2020 · Here are Fred Bear's 10 Commandments, guaranteed to make you a wiser hunter. The next time you're headed to the stand with your bow, keep these commandments in the back of your mind.

Jun 29, 2017 · Known affectionately among his friends, and much of the hunting community as Papa Bear, Fred Bear is to this day one of the most influential people to ever grace the sport and lifestyle of hunting. To many people’s surprise, Fred Bear started out hunting with a rifle as a …

Jan 27, 2020 · *Fred Bear firsts include his first bowhunting film (1942), designing his first take-down recurve (1943), publication of his first book, “The Archer’s Bible” (1968), release of his “Secrets of Hunting” LP record with Curt Gowdy (1968), and induction into the first Archery Hall of Fame class (1972).

Jul 21, 2024 · After a disappointing polar bear hunt, Fred Bear dedicates a week to stalking Alaska's coastal brown bears. After a week of exasperating close calls, he finally sneaks within …

Dec 18, 2024 · Fred Bear's classic tale of his Stone sheep hunt that culminated in an almost impossible shot—and a new world record.

Jan 4, 2018 · Fred Bear is true legend for all outdoorsmen. Here are 7 of his quotes that provide a new perspective on hunting.

Sep 12, 2013 · Few names are as synonymous with bowhunting and the outdoor industry as Fred Bear's. Widely considered "the Father of Bowhunting," Bear's legend has only grown with time due to his unmatched skills in the field, as well as his role in creating one of the leading bowhunting companies in the world.

Feb 12, 2022 · In this classic story from the OL archives, Fred bear hunts mountain goats and grizzly bears on a Yukon horseback hunt in 1956.

Feb 25, 2022 · By the mid-1960’s Fred Bear and Bear Archery became synonymous with bow hunting. His fame grew to the point where he started traveling the world, giving shooting demonstrations, teaching classes, and of course bow hunting.