Author Topic: Byron Ferguson still doing his thing (Read 1389 times)

Ron LaClair · « **on:** February 15, 2015, 09:17:00 AM »

I took in the Deer and Turkey expo here in Michigan yesterday. Got to see old friends Byron and his wife Wanda. Byron is a good shot with his longbow but whenever he misses a shot he blames it on Wanda for making a bad throw. Being the good sport that she is she takes the blame but of coarse everyone knows better. 8>)

For many years now they have been promoting traditional archery, Howard Hill style. Not only at sports shows but on national TV. It would be hard to estimate the hundreds or thousands of people he has influenced to give traditional archery a try.

It was mighty cold here yesterday so that's why the beaver fur hat.

jsweka · « **Reply #1 on:** February 15, 2015, 09:22:00 AM »

That's a great pic Ron. Two of archery's finest

I loved seeing Byron perform at ETAR a few years ago.

smokin joe · « **Reply #2 on:** February 15, 2015, 09:23:00 AM »

Thanks, Ron, for the update. That's a great photo

david janssen · « **Reply #3 on:** February 15, 2015, 09:24:00 AM »

A big thanks to you Ron also for what you have done for archery.Love the turkey walking stick your holding.

Elkchaser · « **Reply #4 on:** February 15, 2015, 09:27:00 AM »

TWO very influetial people in the Traditional archery world.
Thank you both and thanks for sharing the picture Ron!

Mudd · « **Reply #5 on:** February 15, 2015, 10:29:00 AM »

I am looking forward to meeting him in March.

Charlie Lamb · « **Reply #6 on:** February 15, 2015, 10:52:00 AM »

He's going to have his own signature broadhead that looks like a winner. Pricey, but what isn't these days.

Ron LaClair · « **Reply #7 on:** February 15, 2015, 11:28:00 AM »

Charlie, he showed me a couple of the heads. One was I think 175gr and the other 145gr. Very similar to the Simmons head and very high quality.

Yesterday Wanda reminded me of the first time we had met at the Howard Hill shoot in Wilsonville Alabama in the late 1970's. Since those days Byron has reached International fame with his shooting ability and story telling of Howard Hill's legendary accomplishments.

No single person since Howard himself has been able to do this better than Byron. With his down home southern drawl wearing his Hill style Safari jacket, he captivates audiences of young and old alike. In my opinion he is THE best traditional archery ambassador we have today.

At their booth at the Show they had a small archery range set up for people, mostly young people to shoot light weight traditional bows at small sponge balls set up on rods to give them the (feel) of shooting a bow instinctively without sights. It was busy constantly. I don't know why I didn't get a picture of that instead of my old mug. 8>)

Ron LaClair · « **Reply #8 on:** February 15, 2015, 11:58:00 AM »

Here's the head. The larger one might be 185gr, I can't remember for sure. They're not pink like the picture shows I think it was picking up a color reflection, they're silver

Tony Sanders · « **Reply #9 on:** February 15, 2015, 12:50:00 PM »

Hud · « **Reply #10 on:** February 15, 2015, 01:05:00 PM »

Byron is great to watch and listen too. Mother nature is just picking on you, Ron. Stay warm back there, spring is coming so they say.
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Caughtandhobble · « **Reply #11 on:** February 15, 2015, 01:06:00 PM »

I am glad to see that he is doing well. I had the pleasure of meeting Byron back in the late 80"s. He is a hoot to visit with, he even blamed Wanda back then on the rare occasion that he would miss an aspirin. That's what see said anyways, I never saw him miss.

HERE'S TO A GREAT GUY and GAL

Duker · « **Reply #12 on:** February 15, 2015, 02:12:00 PM »

TWO GREATS

Thanks for sharing Ron

hitman · « **Reply #13 on:** February 15, 2015, 02:56:00 PM »

You have also influenced a few people in your time with your fine shooting Ron, myself included.

Ron LaClair · « **Reply #14 on:** February 15, 2015, 02:56:00 PM »

Blackhawk · « **Reply #15 on:** February 15, 2015, 03:01:00 PM »

Great stuff!

I have a ton of respect for both you gentlemen, your accomplishments, and influence upon archery.

BRITTMAN · « **Reply #16 on:** February 15, 2015, 03:31:00 PM »

Two archery legends side by side

MikeNova · « **Reply #17 on:** February 15, 2015, 04:18:00 PM »

Looks like a great head. I can't afford $ 40 a piece heads but when I find me a nice girl about 90 years old with a couple of million in the bank and we get married I'm going to buy me some of those! I have Byron's book and read it a couple of times a year.

2fletch · « **Reply #18 on:** February 15, 2015, 05:54:00 PM »

I didn't get to see Ron shoot but I have seen Byron shoot. He is amazing. He is a southern gentleman who does not put himself above others. He will talk with anyone. His wife Wanda is very nice also. You have to remember that the shooter is only as good as the target thrower. She must be pretty good also.

Ron, I can't believe that you guys were able to get a southerner to come up there in the winter...,except to hunt. Lol.

Huntingnut · « **Reply #19 on:** February 15, 2015, 06:16:00 PM »

I've talked with Byron and Wanda a few times. They are good people for sure.


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