Inspired by the South Branch of Michigan’s AuSable River—waters that helped shape Fred Bear’s archery legacy—the Bear Archery® South Branch Longbow is a refined, modern longbow with deep traditional roots. At 58" AMO, it blends classic aesthetics with a smooth-shooting reflex/deflex design, offering a calm, steady draw and an elegant, understated presence in the hand.
This compact longbow features a narrow limb profile that enhances efficiency while maintaining the forgiving feel longbow shooters love. Light, responsive, and beautifully balanced, the South Branch is built for archers who value simplicity, precision, and tradition carried forward.
Riser: Crafted from Bolivian rosewood and hardrock maple, the riser showcases rich contrast and natural beauty. A sleek, thin low-wrist grip promotes relaxed hand placement and consistent shooting form—ideal for instinctive and traditional shooters. Cut to center with a radiused shelf. Comeswith Bear Archery’s traditional Bear Hair Rest and leather strike plate.
Limbs: Reflex/deflex limb design with black fiberglass limbs for durability and smooth performance. Reinforced limb tips add strength and longevity, finished with a striking black-and-white fiberglass cap.
String: Includes a Bear Archery Silent Shot string for quiet, dependable shooting.
Available in a Gloss or Satin finish. Comes in right hand in pull weights of 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, and 60#, and left hand in pull weights of 35, 40, 45, and 50# measured at 28" draw. Please specify.
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