So I’m always looking at bows. Who isn’t right lol? Anyway I’m a huge fan of trying to keep my business local. So I figured it would be cool to compile a list of all of the awesome bowyers and custom arrow builders in my home state of Michigan. I’ve owned a northern just that I loved. But I know Steve is now in alabama. I’m aware of a few great ones like shrew bows, and great northern. Let’s hear em guys!

Northern mist by the way lol. Stupid “auto correct.”

St.Joe River Bows. Tracey Balowski builds some mighty nice longbows and recurves, and of course in your state of Michigan.

Two tracks, that fella builds an awesome hybrid longbow

George as usual hit the one I was thinking of.

Bowmania

All the classic Bear bows of course!!! ;-)

Belcher Bows. Got one on order!!!

For custom arrows don't forget Paul Jalon at Elite Arrows. He makes some of the best arrows out there.

Pearl Drums if you are looking for a selbow...and Roots.

That's selfbow. And Shrews!

Don't forget Kohannah Bows

St. Joe River.... haven’t looked at those yet.... awesome!

Chuck at Two Tracks..... a great gentleman and cant wait to get one if his Ogemaw biws ??

I really need to double check my post before hitting enter.... sausage fingers and a dumb smartphone :)

Although I understand he is now retired, Jim Reynolds made my Thunderstik III longbow. I love it. If you find a used one it is well worth considering.

St Joe River Bows

Kohanna

River Raisin

Whisperstik

Predator

Thunder Stik

Sky - Belcher Bows

Great Northern

Schrew

Two tracks

To name a few in Michigan

Whisperstik gets my vote with predator right behind.

Predator bows, A&h acs , and all but 1 of my Northern Mist longbows and Lost Nation Archery arrows.

Firefly bows in Coleman Mi. The

Add Alan Rothaar to the list too, I grew up a few miles from his shop and went over there on occasion. I don't think he builds anymore, but I remember seeing some pretty nice bows.

Good list! Journeyman bows

Chuck at Two Tracks gets My vote. Have one of each of His Longbows - like 'Em all ! Bob

For Custom Arrows you can look at Joe Callahan True North Arrows, and Larry and Janice at Lost Nation Archery

Chad Grahm builds exceptional arrows

Huron Longbows

To really go Pure Michigan you should use Bohning nocks and Abowyer broadheads on your arrows.

Larry, the Bear Greenies will still work to remain loyal to Michigan.

My vote is for Great Northern. Jerry and Bob turn out very high end bows. Have been for a very long time. Bye for now

Make your own arrows in Michigan with a Michigan made Spinrite Crester!

Kwikee Kwiver

Chad

Firefly bows!

Braveheart Archery!

Aren’t the new Martin bows made in Michigan?

MP

Wohlf63 I can't believe I missed Chad Graham on my list. We just saw him over the weekend at the MLA banquet. He does builds exceptional arrows.

I visited Jim Belcher’s shop in Brighton, Michigan to buy my first longbow. Solid guy, great bows! As mentioned above, currently using Michigan’s own Abowyer broadheads. Great thread here!

Huron Longbows by Terry Folts are great bows

"Aren’t the new Martin bows made in Michigan? "

No, they traditional line, though now owned by the same company that owns the wheelie line, is still made in Washington.

John Maus is the best kept secret in Michigan. Been building outstanding bows for quite some time.

Did some research after making previous post. John Maus of Glennie, Michigan produces outstanding bows under name of "Lone Wolf Custom bows". You cannot go wrong with one of John's bows. Check out his web site for all contact info.

Coe Archery recurves by Cliff Coe. Had a 2 Wolverine recurves back in the 70's that handled very well. Though they have not been produced for a few decades. Wish I would have kept the 60" at 52#.

I've shot a good share of the Michigan made bows and Mr. Jim Jones at Firefly makes one thee finest. He just isn't a big people person and let's Braveheart rep/sell his work. If I had to pick one Michigan glasser, it would be one of Jims static TDs.

JAVA MAN!

Bitzenburger

Great Northern for the bow, Selway for the quiver,Chopper Chad for the wood arrows and old Bear greenies. That's my vote.

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