For those interested, there is now a Damon Howatt website. You can sign up for their newsletter & early access to their 2023 catalog prior to ATA Show. I heard from Mike Bush that the talented new bowyer they brought on before the shutdown is still with them. I’ve been a big fan of DH bows for many years, so I’m pleased to hear that the brand will continue on.

Sweet. So they as of right now are not producing bows or are they? And any insidte into wait time?

As per Damon Howatt facebook post 5 days ago -

—2023 Catalog coming soon! —Updated with better pricing for 2023 —Damon Howatt itself was split from Martin and is now under new ownership so it can fully focus on the traditional bows and give it 100% of the attention it deserves! —Much much more! Stay tuned!

Their new website is https://damonhowatt.com

That’s excellent news! Happy they parted ways with Martin and are back to being their own traditional entity.

I’d like a physical copy. How did you swing that?

That pic is from their web site. I'm note sure how you get a hard copy.

Go to this link and it gives you an option to request a copy:

https://damonhowatt.com/

Great news! Where will they be located?

I cannot find prices anywhere, I am trying not to get my hopes up too high. If they are somewhat close to the Bear prices that will be good. I thought I saw someone say the Hunter was like $900, if that is true I will just order a new Wes Wallace Mentor but if I can get a Hunter for 600-700 I might just order one, or the Super Elite is awesome looking too. Hopefully Martin will be back the way they use to be.

"Where will they be located?"....hard for those who don't do Facebook to get any of that kind of information. So because of that I have no idea.

bigB, I just looked at the Howatt website. The Hunter price is listed at MSRP $765.00.

"Where will they be located?"

I think they may be in the process of selecting, securing and or setting up a manufacturing facility.

This process can be challenging; takes time, effort and funds.

My Google Earth search for the address on the last page of he catalogue indicates a residential area. So I think "setting up shop" is a work in progress at the moment.

Its a big job, I hope i goes well.

Prices are listed on each model page

Sawtooth, that's not my copy. It's a photo from Damon Howatt's FB page. I have received what they call an advance copy in digital form, which I downloaded & printed since I still like paper myself. You can request it from their website. They have a few new bow models (both high & low end models & also kid's bows) in addition to the Hunter, Mamba, Savannah & Bamboo Viper. Clint

Thanks guys, the prices were not on there yesterday, I promise lol

https://www.dropbox.com/ s/p0ht7meiin1cq08/2023%20DAMON%20HOWATT%20CATALOG.pdf? dl=0&mc_cid=bef122e2d7&mc_eid=c353094782

Their city address is Walla Walla, WA.

Got the E-catalog yesterday, no prices in it.

In August of 2022 someone put a screenshot here that I think was from the DH Facebook page.

In that screenshot it was mentioned that the location in Washington had been lost due to the inability to come to an agreement suitable to all/both parties.

Additionally it was also mentioned that the equipment and was being moved and new location was being sought.

Here is the screenshot and here is the link to the thread.

https://leatherwall.bowsite.com/TF/lw/thread2.cfm? threadid=334431&category=88#5149827

Looks like the highest msrp is $835

218 North Ash Avenue, Walla Walla, WA 99362

They are staying in Walla walla and the started taking pre order requests for all the 2023 bows as of yesterday.

^they*

I've been looking for a Black Mamba for a long time and I just advised DH that i want one when they are available. Thanks for posting this information.

Damon Howatt just posted a video clip on FB. They’re at the ATA Show in Indianapolis, IN right now with stacks of 2023 catalogs and a bunch of new bows.

Since ATA is a trade only show they may want to consider getting some of those things into the hands of consumers.....somewhete.

I really like the look of this one

Already admiring the simplicity of their "Stick" longbow.

Hopefully they are at the ATA show to line up dealers. It would be nice to see Howatt bows at local shops again. New Bamboo Viper has me intrigued.

I'm just dying to know what there wait time is going to be

I’ve been shooting longbows since the early 1990s but the Mamba is very tempting.

I really like the Black Mamba...

Makes me regret not buying a new green colored Mamba in the late 80's from a bow shop off the shelf for $239... Dang, wish I had a do-over...

Time proven designs.

DeerDave wrote:I'm just dying to know what there wait time is going to be. I ordered a "Stick" yesterday. They said it was from a 1-3 month wait.

Butch 72...I saw that when I reserved my my Black Mamba but thought it was just pre-payed money to begin build. Your probably right about that. Very encouraging!!! I reserved The Hunter as well because I've been going rounds on which one to get lol

Zbone, I could not agree more. Man I wished I'd bought a green one when I could have.

Had a Mamba in the '80s, great bow. There was talk of making a 64" Hunter. That might be a nice bow. I've come to like a bit longer bow these days.

Steve

I am told by a guy that knows that the older bows are better than the new ones. And cheaper

I ordered the Stick in 45lb . I can have fun with it and if it all works out I have three Grandsons who will be teenagers in a few years . One is absolutely nuts about going hunting. He has a trail cam setup in the woods. I bet He will be shooting it at 14. I sure don't see anybody giving away any decent bows today.

Jimmyjumpup & others, I'll preface this by saying I'm not a business insider, but I follow DH closely on FB & I'm FB friends with Mike Bush. I believe the post bankruptcy period of turmoil in design and workmanship was roughly between the years 2012 and 2018. I'm not saying their bows were bad at all, but I could tell a difference. DH got it together and the high quality of limb tip shaping & limb tapers (including tapered lams), riser shaping & fit and finish, really good clear glass, etc. returned before the virus lockdown. The lockdown caused problems for Martin Archery, who owned DH. DH recently split from Martin and is now a separate business entity. I wish both companies great success & a comeback as great as Bear Archery after their economic setback years ago. Clint

Looking at their new "Super Elite" also known as the "Diablo Super Elite" really makes me want to order one.. Always wanted a Diablo.. It is a lovely looking bow... Priced at $825...

They have a presence at the ATA trade show, so I suspect they are pretty serious about getting back in the business properly. Anyway, they and Bear are the only ones who stuck to making recurves and longbows after every other American company dropped them. I hope they get healthy again and contribute some of their great bows, new models and older ones. It's easy to be a critic when you don't have a dog in the hunt, as we see here all the time by some folks. Give them an opportunity, we're not even two years past that pandemic debacle.

I wish them all the best. I finally got a hold of a Howatt Hunter after many years of wanting one and have been very pleased with it. In fact I like it more than my custom. It's encouraging to see the Hunter model less than $800. If the new ones shoot as well as the one I have it's worth every bit of it.

Has anyone who ordered bows from Damon Howatt hear anything back yet? I know it hasn't been long but I'm still hanging on by a thread so to speak. I hope they do have bows ready to ship in one to three months. I have enough money saved to buy one that I have reserved, and need the shooting time before hunting season in late September. I may have to find something else this year if they don't produce some bows like they are saying they will. Im just a rambling on...Any thoughts?!

I'd say contact them and ask them. That way you will know.

It's hard to wait but they said 1-3 months and I won't be surprised if We don't hear something until after early February. they no doubt have some bows built all ready. Lord Knows how many orders they may have received.

Butch 72....I can't imagine how many EARLY sign ups they had for bows. Jib security forsure.

fdp....waiting on a reply back.

Good Morning gentlemen, I have had an e-mail exchangw with the new owner of Damon Howatt. He stated that the acquisition was relatively new and their main focus "is to ramp up production". he further states that demand has been "through the roof". With all that going on they are setting up a lot of their factory for higher efficency, and that takes time. He appreciates our patience and understanding. The way I see it, any new business takes time to set up to run smoothly and their attendance at the ATA event confirmed, in my mind, that they were on the right path.

Hope this helps.

I have more bows than I need but I'm going to get a Black Mamba from them when they're available. Always have wanted one of those lovely reliable bows.

Hope that the DH place can get up and running? Beautiful BOWS!

I wish them luck! Be cool to see them make a real go of it

I got on the waiting list for the new Conviction DC, the new Dreamcatcher. Always wanted a Dreamcatcher..

That new dream catcher looks great I’d love to shoot one and see it up close. Does anyone know what their warranty is going to be?

@ Warranty:

“30 days money back”

“Satisfaction Guarantee”

But those aren’t warranties, are they?

I’d like to know the terms as well.

@ Warranty:

“30 days money back”

“Satisfaction Guarantee”

But those aren’t warranties, are they?

I’d like to know the terms as well.

Man I said I am fine on bows and don’t need another but that DC and the Hunter really making me drool .

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