Where to buy U.S.A made hunting equipment??

[Steve Clandinin]

Terry took the words right out of my mouth,Nuff said !

[2fletch]

At EFA (Eagle's Flight Archery we make everything on our website in Mebane, NC. We use American products whenever possible.

We don't believe in absolute protectionism but some countries like China do not play fair. Americans (as with any other country) should support their own country first before looking elseware.

[mrjsl]

I may get chastised for not being patriotic enough, but if I need to buy something I try to buy the best quality I can afford, which is the best value for me. That is the American way above all.

Twenty years ago I had a GMC pickup truck, and it was awful. Broke down in every state south and east of Kansas at least once. GMC service was horrible. Better off fixing it yourself. GM themselves would not make it right.I learned my lesson, and have never bought another GM made vehicle. When I got finally got rid of it, I bought a Nissan, and had zero issues. In the years since I have never had to take a vehicle back to the dealer for anything.

When I buy anything, I expect it to work, and I expect it to last, and in the pursuit of that, I do own an awful lot of US made items, but that was not my criteria. If I need something and some other country can make it better for the same or less money, I'll take it!

[Tom Leemans]

I still like Carhartt quality but I believe a bunch if not all of their stuff has been moved to Honduras or someplace like that.

[Bill Carlsen]

Back when I was making custom arrows Gateway had just moved to Mexico. Has that changed?

[Smithhammer]

For production knives, Ka-Bar and the better Buck knives are still made in the USA (along with lots of custom knifemakers, of course).

[WESTBROOK]

My new Carhart jackets are made in Mexico of US material. They kept making stuff here as long as they could and still compete. There is still nothing that compares to Carhart quality regardless of where it comes from.

I have a pair of Redwing 608 boots made here and absolutely love'em. Have another pair of Redwings, made over there, they are JUNK!

I believe the Wrangler 13MWZ "cowboy cut" jeans were the last pair of leans to be made in this country.

As far as the Toyota thing goes, they can afford to do business here. When the state practicaly pays you to build a factory there and the Japanese Govt pays the rest, its pretty easy to setup shop, they also pay a fraction of the taxes because HQ is over there. How many retirees does Toyota have on their payrole? 0, zero,nada,NONE.

Look at it any way you want, this "fair trade" BS is anything but!

Eric

[WESTBROOK]

Oh Yeah...Hunting stuff...A Looong list of bows and quivers, Easton/Beman, Arrow Dynamics arrows. Lots of good wool cloths made here, one often over looked source is Bimdji Woolen mills, very nnice stuff at a reasonable price. Not too hard to find trad related items made in our country.

Eric

[Doug in MN]

Here is a link that is not just sporting goods or hunting products.

There is great stuff here and is is all USA made.

 http://www.americansworking.com/index.html

[Michael R]

Originally posted by WESTBROOK:
I believe the Wrangler 13MWZ "cowboy cut" jeans were the last pair of leans to be made in this country.

Look up prison blues. From their website
"Prison Blues. The original, authentic, prison-constructed blue jean brand. Manufactured by inmates at the Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution in Pendleton, Oregon U.S.A.
The Prison Blues© Story
In 1989, The State of Oregon was challenged to create jobs for inmates at the Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution. A review was conducted to decide what type of industry would best fulfill the demand for inmate jobs. Following feasibility studies, analysis of the effect on Oregon’s labor business, public hearings and legislative presentations, a 47,000 square foot facility was constructed. Thus, the beginning of a new jeans factory – The Prison Blues© Jeans Factory.
Inmates desiring to work in the Prison Blues© facility are subject to an application hiring process. Once employed, inmates are trained by managers with private industry experience. Inmates demand the highest in quality from themselves; they take pride in their work.
Your purchase of Prison Blues© products is not only a sound business decision; it is an investment in common sense. You help support a program that teaches inmates the valuable working skills they need to become contributing members of society. In 1997, voters in Oregon passed legislation that all inmates in the state of Oregon must be employed…It’s the Law.
Made on the Inside to be worn on the Outside©"


most definitely made in the USA

[DGF]

Originally posted by b.glass:
I haven't looked at all the posts and maybe it's been said but, Lone Wolf is American made.

I heard Lone Wolf recently moved the casting operation to China. I'll believe it too, as the ones I've seen in stores don't look as finished, and don't seem to have the same nice flat finish as the one I bought a few years back. Sad really.  :(

[Terry Green]

Interesting...I noticed that the newer Lone Wolfs were shinny too....and stood out big time on the tree......maybe that's why.

[dino]

Correction on the Lone Wolf.  They did move to China had a lot of problems with production and quality.  End of last year they moved all the production back here to the USA and all of the stands that they have sold in 2011 are USA made again with a have a big old American flag on the box.  It was a real problem so cudos to them for bringing them back versus passing on the problem.

The new 2012 3Rivers master catalog that will be out in the next couple of weeks will be real helpful for those that want to buy American too.  Each item is clearly marked wether it be imported or domestic for those that want to buy and support American business without the guess work.  (I had a sneak peek, it's going to be cool)

dino