stickbowman figure from Fred Bear bow

[graylingdeerslayer]

Grey Taylor, thanks for your input it is greatly appreciated,I have taken all the steps legally that I can, as far as I know so far/////it seems ok, the trademarks are in place weather it gets registered time will tell. thanks graylingdeerslayer,rich tiberio

[graylingdeerslayer]

Zradix,yes I agree, the little Stickbowman is different looking, I have only seen three other and everyone was different, some were very funny looking and did not look like stickbowmen at all, I choose the best looking one, the one I choose has a hat on I beleive its because of Freds hat. I have not spoken to Al's wife Nina but will ask her if I can take picture to authenticate. There is a picture on my web site  www.stickbowman.com  of the bow handle with Freds signature and stickbowman figure.If you cannot get on the site type in graylingdeerslayer and the site should come up. Also, there is not a lot of history on the drawing, there are so few of the drawings as I stated, Fred only drew these on personal friends bows. When I get the other stickbowfigure pictures I may post them.Thanks for your comment everyone has been helpful; take a look at my site and let me know what you think, thanks, good hunting graylingdeerslayer, rich tiberio

[graylingdeerslayer]

Bearbown 17, let me know what color you want I can order an xxl, etc, for you will take a few days, thanks for your encouragement, graylingdeerslayer,

[Jeremy]

Originally posted by Grey Taylor:
*** I am not a lawyer, nor do I play on one TV ***
I wouldn't be too concerned with "stickbowman." What I'd be looking at is the copyright on the art itself. Fred didn't have to apply for a copyright on it. Copyright arises from the creation of the art.

It's 70 years after the death of the creator, and as you said, he didn't need to apply for the copyright.  His estate just needs some documentation that he created/used it.  A dated picture of it on a bow should be enough.  My brother-in-law protects his work by mailing a sealed copy of it to himself.  Not ironclad, but good enough to win any copyright infringement lawsuits.

[graylingdeerslayer]

Zradix,send me your address will send you hat or t shirt,if you do not like it, send no money, but i am sure you will like it. graylingdeerslayer

[Cherokee Scout]

I like it. I would be interested in products with the logo.

[graylingdeerslayer]

Trad Gang, and friends, It has been a while since I posted any comments. first, I would like to thank all those traditionalists that have purchased my Stickbowman hat.I have sold hats at Denton Hill.Pa, Wittingham, N.J. , Forsville Pa. Baltimore,Ma. Muzzyshoot N.Y. and many local shoots in New Jersey.and on line.It is a little dream come true. Ive seen many archers walk around the  shoots I have been to and see my shirts and hats.I little figure is I believe symbolic, a little bit of trad history living on. Al Reader a good friend who has passed was a walking archer historian of not only Bear archery but of archery itself, I saw the little figure at his house 25 years ago and again at Compton.
thus, getting the idea to make him come alive in the spirit of traditional archery/history. Again I have been collecting 30 plus years and only know of and have seen about 20 of thess stickbowman figures.....Also, some have question that Fred Bear was called the stickbowman. this is so, Fred was given a metal stickbowman figure given to Fred, by Mr.Eckelson,,, spelling, for some celebration? thus, stickbowman, the stickbowman figure is also seen on the Snowbuck picture in 1942. How Al Reader got the figure I do not now,but it sits on the shelf in Al Readers house. His stepson Dave Harby and Nina his mother have it..
So, I thank You for buying my hat and a little bit of trad history for sure,,, Sitting in my house in North Haledon , New Jersey I couldnt wait for the American Sportsman to come on and watch Fred Bear. Never thought i could would keep his spirt alive in a little figure. For those who are gone and shooting Robin Hood arrows with every shot, Fred Bear, Al Reader, Vail Sorintino, may your spirit live on. Rich Tiberio  GraylingDeerSlayer