Traditional

Mr. Bear brought many innovations to the archery industry, but perhaps his proudest moment came in 1969 with the production of his famous Take-down recurve bow. The design was years ahead of its time. ...

Ask around about Bear bows, and you’ll surely hear tales of the legendary 59 Kodiak. Throughout the years, Bear has been asked time and again to “bring it back.” Out of respect, we were convinced the ...

This 64-inch static tip bow is a rebirth from 1952. Its sleek narrow design is reminiscent of a long bow with a recurve static tip that retains its shape during the draw cycle of the bow packing a pow...

After 17 years of production, the Super Kodiak replaced the very popular Kodiak line of bows. Fred Bear used this model bow for many years. Few bows of any kind reward the hunter with such a classic c...

Modeled after the original, famous Kodiak bow, the Kodiak Magnum was first introduced in 1961 as a bow hunter’s dream due to its short length and ease of maneuverability. The nimble, versatile design ...

Cheyenne was a collaboration between father and son - Grant Neil Byce II, Fred Bear’s retired master bowyer, and Grant Neil Byce III, Bear Archery’s director of operations. The bow’s length handles th...

The Original Super Grizzly was available in the mid-1970s and was reintroduced in 2011 to the delight of archers who prefer a smooth shooting feel. The Super Grizzly’s performance is based, in part, o...

The Grizzly is one legendary bow that has been proving itself since 1950. Mr. Bear made the last design change to the Grizzly in 1964. The value-priced bow is designed for big performance that will go ...

In 1966 Bear introduced an effective, comfortable 48” hunting bow, proudly called the Bear Super Magnum 48. Today, it remains a proven performer for those who need a short hunting bow ideally suited f...

The Au Sable longbow, aptly named after Michigan’s famous Au Sable River, was introduced in 2011. It’s been well received by longbow enthusiasts due to its reflex/deflex design, larger sight window, f...

Legends
Live On
More than 80 years ago, a man named Fred Bear decided to follow his passion and start a bow-making company. He was the ultimate sportsman, skilled and respectful of Mother Nature, and he sought to convey those attributes through the most innovative, satisfying, and effective bows ever made. Today, we are proud to continue what Mr. Bear started and our products are still built by hands he instructed. His spirit, vision, and craftsmanship have stood the test of time. So here's to you, Papa Bear. Thank you for setting an example for generations of shooters and for sharing the passion that’s still with us today.