Fred Bear

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Fred Bear (March 5, 1902 – April 27, 1988) was an American hunter and bow manufacturer. He was born on March 5th, 1902, in the town of Waynesboro, Pennsylvania. Although he did not start bow hunting until he was 29, and did not master the skill for many years, he is still widely regarded as a legend and pioneer in the bow-hunting community. Bear was a world traveller and film producer, and the founder of Bear Archery, an outdoor company which still exists. He died April 27, 1988 in Gainesville, Florida. Fred Bear is listed in the Bowhunters Hall of Fame.

Bear is probably best known for being immortalized in the tribute song and hit single "Fred Bear" (from the album Spirit of the Wild) by rock musician Ted Nugent, who was Bear's lifelong friend.

What remains of the Fred Bear Museum (for public view) are currently displayed at the Bass Pro Shop in Springfield, Missouri.