Clarence "Bud" Fowkes's Achievements

In 1963, Bob pioneered and produced the first three-piece detachable limb bow on the market, the Wing Presentation II take down bow. His three-piece bows have become the most popular design of traditional bows in the archery world to date.

He was a charter member of the Pope & Young Club and was also active in the early stages of AMADA (Archery Manufacturers and Dealers Association) which later became AMO (Archery Manufacturers Organization). Bob was instrumental in helping to establish the industry standards.

Clarence "Bud" Fowkes’s immeasurable contributions to archery and bowhunting span six decades. The Clarence "Bud" Fowkes legacy is still evolving through his partnership and collaboration with son Rob as they continue to produce custom, handcrafted, American-made, top-ranking bows. At the age of 84, Bob still works full-time in the business that carries his name - designing and building his beloved, handcrafted bows.

Notes of Interest

• 1972 United States Olympic Archery Coach

• 1979 & 1983 United States Pan American Coach

• Co-Author of the NAA’s Instructor’s Manual

• 1983 Coach of the Bhutan Archery Team

• 2003 - USA Archery’s Thompson Medal of Honor Award