Up here in northwest Arkansas visiting family. Went and spent some time at Dick Palmers Archery. Dick is a very nice and knowledgeable guy to talk to and a very cool store to visit if you are in the area

thanks Andy Man

welcome

“Now that’s a name I haven’t heard in a long time”. He used to write articles for one of the monthlies. Cant recall the name of the organization now. He also wrote a book or two about Deer hunting. Think he was originally from NY State? That was back in late 80’s or so.

Dick is 85 and going strong we should all be so lucky, had a great time visiting with him.

Wow, I used to go in there all the time. That was from 2003- 2005. Glad to know he's still at it.

Bought my first longbow from him, a 70 lb 66". Called a brushbow. Shot everything with it. Nothing fancy but it shot well. I have both his books, autographed too.

Bought these in '84. Dick signed both for me.

He told me his grandma gave him his first bow in '39.

I bought his books from 3Rivers, I think. Really enjoyed both.

Murray

dick is from Elmira ny

Tried to do a search for a website but, came up empty handed. How's one supposed to order?

He used to be a regular at the Pa. Bowhunter's Festival, in Sullivan County. I have a photo of him and several other bowyers...Frank SanMarco, Tom Cole...with a bunch of other guys at the festival.

I spoke to Dick years ago when I decided to try shooting a longbow. Great guy to talk to and very knowledgeable.

I also bought my first longbow from him in 1983. I'm glad to see he still has the archery shop going.

TradinOregon,

I don't believe he has any online presence, but for anyone around the fayetteville area its cool place to stop by.

Ok, thanks for the response. :-)

I could have picked up one of his bows last year for $115. I had no idea what I was looking at, so now I kick myself. Oddly enough, i was just telling my son about my missed deal and then I read this thread. It was a great looking bow and 45#. I was new to trad and thought 45# might not be enough. Lol....oh well.

Monkeyball,

He did mention he shot very heavy bows in the past. He had shoulder surgery not long ago so is shooting at 27#.

My buddy had a Dick Palmer longbow that I shot better than any other longbow , ever. He sold it, and like a fool I did not buy it. Would still love to find one. His was 60 pounds at 28.

Murray

When I was down visiting family in Rogers, stopped by and talked to him. Great guy. Told me a nice story of him meeting Howard Hill in Grade School.

They were sitting in the auditorium and on stage was a round target. Then came a whistle over head and a thud of the arrow hitting the bullseye, then another and another. In the back was Howard Hill and he was shooting over the kids heads. He came down, talked to them and performed different shots for them. At the end of the story he goes "Try that today"

Dick Palmer is a true american icon!

Dick mentioned its been the slowest year since he's been in that location (1980's). Guess most the Razorback college kids are more into the crossbows and compounds. Real shame, probably not alot of stores like that left in the country.

Very cool.

Yes the smell of moth balls when I have been there but a solid Trad archer in all respects. I think he has his Bows made?

Dang I was just in Fayetteville today, I had forgotten about his shop. I’ll catch it for sure next trip

Carter, It is sad to say, but most kids now days are not into compounds and crossbows. Most are into cell phones and computers.(

Arrowflinger

good point, I think you hit the nail on the head.

I remember the first time I walked into his shop having never shot a longbow. I swear his arms were bigger than my legs. No wonder he could shoot such heavy bows. I came out of there with one of his longbows and a couple of his books and I have been hooked ever since. I look forward to going to his shop again next time I'm in the area.

he's evidently still in business... someone needs to invite him to the shoot!

Wow, you don't see archery shops stocked like that anymore.

I just rode by his old archery shop in Elmira.

I made the post above by accident, because we were talking about Mr. Palmer on a thread about the Traditional Bowhunters of Arkansas State Longbow Championship thread. It would be an honor to have Mr. Palmer attend our shoot on Sept. 1-2. If anyone from the NW part of the state is coming, please see if he would like to come along with you. My wife and I are planning a trip in the near future to visit his shop.

I live about a mile from his shop and swing by from time to time. He is an interesting guy. Loves talking about UFOs and bigfoot as much as archery!

I ocassionally stop in Dick Palmer's archery shop. Yep, he's still in business. Mentioned he will be 86 years young soon. I buy wood arrows from him. He makes enough arrows to keep himself busy. Business is at it's slowest ever. Wish more people would visit and give Dick some business. He loves to visit with customers and is Knowledgeable in traditional archery.

I live nearby. This is a good reminder for me to swing by the shop.

Is that the guy that mad the bow that Eichler used to shoot?

No that was mike Palmer!

I'm not a longbow guy and especially not 60# but there is a Dick Palmer Speed Demon listed on c-list in Claremore OK for $100.

Dick used to be a regular at the Pa. Bowhunters Festival in Forksville, Pa. I talked to him several times and he was always polite and approachable. Back in those days, you had a heck of a time finding a longbow under 55/60#, but we were relatively young and full of it and could shoot those weights. That was three decades ago..maybe a bit longer. So good to hear he is still at it. It's a bit of a drive for me though to go visit.

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