G Fred Asbell has passed.....

[TSP]

Fred Asbell was one of the icons of instinctive traditional shooting and he showed it with his consistent support for keeping shooting simple and being helpful to those who believed in that path.  Much sincere admiration, and condolences to his family and friends.

[Maclean]

This hits hard, really hard. Usually I can ramble on and on, but upon hearing this sad news I find myself at a loss for words.

G. Fred Asbell was the single most influential person on my traditional bowhunting journey. He is truly responsible for my insatiable passion for this sacred game.

Prayers of peace and healing for his family and close friends.

Prayers of remembrance for the traditional bowhunting community.

Prayers of courage and light for Fred as he begins his journey in the great beyond.

Thanks for everything Mr. Asbell!

[KSshrewman]

Very sad.  Prayers for his family.

[JohnV]

Fred was a good one.  A real ambassador for bowhunting, especially traditional bowhunting.  He gave more than he took.  He will be missed.

[PrimitivePete]

Rest in Peace Mr. Asbell, an icon of our sport

[MnFn]

I so enjoyed his articles and books.
Rest in Peace , Fred and prayers for your family.
Gary

[huckbuck]

I have enjoyed reading about Fred’s adventures since I started bowhunting. A true sportsman that I was honored to meet at a PBS banquet in San Antonio. Rest in Peace Fred Asbell.

[Elkchaser]

We truly lost a legend in the world of traditional archery. Prayers of comfort to the family and friends.

[Steve D]

That bowhunting campfire burns a little dimmer now. If you were fortunate to meet him you know what a class act and gentleman
he was. Hope for comfort/healing for  Teresa during this tough time.

[toddster]

Rest easy Fred, see you on the deer trail.  If the family needs anything just ask, they are great people.

[thump]

So sorry to hear this,always enjoyed talking with Fred at his booth.

[STICKBENDER98]

No words.....God speed, rest in peace.  Thank you Roger for all the updates.  Continued prayers for G Fred's family, and all those he touched through the years.......


Jason

[George Tsoukalas]

Sure makes me sad.May his memory be eternal.

[JR Chambers]

Prayers from WV for his family

[goingoldskool]

I've read all his books and loved his magazine articles.
He will be missed.
Prayers up for his family.

[Roger Norris]

I've read all his books and loved his magazine articles.
He will be missed.
Prayers up for his family.

In my opinion.....reading Stalking and Stillhunting will give you the best read on what Fred was like.....Reading that for me is like every conversation we ever had.

I cannot express how heartbreaking it is to realize I will never get a chance to talk with him again.....I am so grateful for our last talk. It started as a quick "howdy" and lasted 90 minutes.

[rastaman]

Rest In Peace and Godspeed!  Prayers to the family!

[Steelhead]

Sorry to hear of his passing.One of the 1st books I bought about traditional bowhunting and shooting was written by Fred about 30 years ago.

A true icon of traditional bowhunting.Fred Lived a great life I am sure!

Condolenses to his Family and Friends

Rest in peace Fred.
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[Steve Jr]

He was always a pleasure to talk with , I will miss seeing him at K-zoo and all the other events he attended.  Godspeed Fred , praying for peace and comfort for the family.

[Sam McMichael]

We have lost another Trad archery mentor and a great friend to our sport. He was one of the greats. Prayers are offered for his family and friends. He will be missed. RIP, Fred.