stickbowman figure from Fred Bear bow

[graylingdeerslayer]

This original Stickbowman figure taken off of Fred Bears original takedown bow.The figure was only one of some 20 to 30 stickbowfigures drawn by Fred Bear to his personal friends.With the encouragement of Al Reader and wishing the little Stickbowman figure to live on I have decided to make the Stickbowman figure available on hats and T shirts. In the near future the add/sponsor will be available on  Tradgang when one becomes open. It is my wish and hopefully the wish of other traditional bowhunters that this little unknown figure live on. Take a look at my web site  www.stickbowman.com  and let me know what you think, Please post and honest comment and let me know. trademark pending/Stickbowman/&/Stickbowman figure. Good Hunting, Graylingdeerslayer

[rastaman]

and the website should be  www.stickbowman.com  i think.  You left the "k" out.  It looks like you have some pretty cool looking products.

[jcar315]

Pretty cool. I had no idea that Fred signed a few bows with this drawing.

How big is the Stickbowman on the back and on the front of the t-shirt?

[graylingdeerslayer]

rastaman, I think i got the spelling correct, you would like the hats or shirts,they are original and pretty cool, thanks graylingdeerslayer

[graylingdeerslayer]

jcar315,the logo of stickbowman is small on the front and 8 to 10 inches on the back, go to the web site,,www.stickbowman.com you would like the shirt and hat. thanks graylingdeerslayer

[rastaman]

when you click on sticbowman it says the server can't be found.  When i add the "k" and make it stickbowman, it works fine and takes me to your website. i would edit it in your original post.  

[graylingdeerslayer]

rastaman, will do thanks,,, rich,

[Bjorn]

That is way cool Rich resurecting this virtually unknown artifact of archery history.
Looking forward to a successful launch.

[graylingdeerslayer]

Bjorn, thank you for your comment,the hats and shirts are really cool, I hope Fred is looking down and saying good idea, thank you for your support,,,, rich , graylingdeerslayer,

[b.glass]

I like it ALOT!

[graylingdeerslayer]

B,glass, thanks appreciate it,good hunting , graylingdeerslayer

[Hud]

Looking pretty good, what about a pin for a hat or quiver?

[graylingdeerslayer]

Hud, thank you for your comment,I have recently looked into the pin and  may have one soon, look in the web site  www.stickbowman.com  in a couple weeks,contact me I will send you one, graylingdeerslayer,,, rich tiberio

[Tom Phillips]

Rich,
 Welcome on Board !!! Long Live Fred Bear & "The Stickbowman" !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Cody Roiter]

Man I'm going to miss seeing Al and his fine Bear T/D display and the Other great bows he had on display at Compton and the many other archery shoots and shows.. Rich I'm am very happy to see that someone is passing on the stickbowman..

I'll be sending you an email here very soon.......

Cody Roiter
(Michigan)

[Cody Roiter]

Al, Told me that finding the stickbowman on a bow was like finding gold at the end of the rainbow.. ( there are not very many stickbowman out there)

[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. As I understand it, copyright continues on for 50 years past the original artist's demise. I'm not sure if the family or estate can renew it after that but I suspect they can. If you don't have permission from Fred Bear's family or estate, you may be in violation of copyright.
Legal Zoom notwithstanding, I think I'd get a second opinion before I sunk a bunch of money into hats and t-shirts.

Guy

[Zradix]

A very cool Idea. IF everything is legal.
 I think you need to push that Fred Bear drew this design.

No offense, but the drawing doesn't look all that "cool". But since Mr. Bear drew it IS "cool", it might sell. I don't care for the figure that much, but I might buy something from you because of the Fred Bear history aspect.

I'd get the pic of the bow signed and "stickbowmened" in the picture page. Also try hard to find pics of the other 20-30 "stickbowmen"  If you can make the pics in the photos page be thumbnail links to fullsize pics that would be great.

If you had not told us here on Tradgang that Mr. Bear drew the bowman I wouldn't have known. I may not have looked up the "history". As I'd have no reason to believe there was any interesting history behind it.

There seems to be many "More details" links not assigned. And I couldn't get the slideshow to work.
The contact link only automatically opens my mail program. I like to see where a company is located and have a phone number to call before I send money.

Don't get the wrong idea...I LIKE THIS PRODUCT IDEA!!! I'll most likely order something. You asked for an honest opinion and I gave mine. I'm just trying to help you by giving a little insight to what others might feel.
Good Luck!!!

[barebow17]

I like the Tee shirts.To bad they only go up to XL. You should sell 2XLs and 3XLs.

[graylingdeerslayer]

Cody Roiter,thank you and everyone else for your comments,Al was a good friend and the reason I got back into shooting recurves some 30 years ago. Al invited me to see his collection and I fell in love with the 59 Kodiak. I have all the Kodiaks form 1950 to 1978/grayling/grizzlies from  1949 to 1978,It was a blast buying, trading bows at shoots,garage sales,etc. I met some great people and made great friends, my life has revolved around archer and the outdoors.Cody, yes finding the stickbowman figure on a bow is like finding a Grumley in a garage sale,Al very much prized in his collection the bows all takedowns with the stickbow figure on them.Again, I am just trying to let a little bit on archery history live on. Thanks for your support,,, graylingdeerslayer, rich tiberio