HarvDog Posted June 20, 2005 Report Share Posted June 20, 2005 I'm confused. Is Golden Eagle a manufacturer or model of bow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bow Hunter Derek Posted June 20, 2005 Report Share Posted June 20, 2005 Re: Fred Bear / Golden Eagle Manufacturer, kind of. Bear, Jennings, Buckmaster, & Golden Eagle are four companies that have been lumped together (I don't know the entire history) and owned by one parent company. All the companies are based around similar product designs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted June 20, 2005 Report Share Posted June 20, 2005 Re: Fred Bear / Golden Eagle Ditto with Derek. My second bow was/is a Golden Eagle--Evolution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCH Posted June 20, 2005 Report Share Posted June 20, 2005 Re: Fred Bear / Golden Eagle Fred Bear and Jennings were bought out by Escalade sports. The Buckmaster brand falls under Fred Bear. And if I'm not mistaken, the Golden Eagle line may have been changed to the Mossy Oak line. I know they were the Golden Eagle Mossy Oak Obsession bows, but lately I've noticed their advertising leaves the GE off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preacherman Posted June 20, 2005 Report Share Posted June 20, 2005 Re: Fred Bear / Golden Eagle Ditto with Derek as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrud Posted June 20, 2005 Report Share Posted June 20, 2005 Re: Fred Bear / Golden Eagle All part of the North American Archery Group. Or at least they were a couple years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvDog Posted June 20, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2005 Re: Fred Bear / Golden Eagle Thanks for the clarification! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pa_sportsman Posted June 22, 2005 Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 Re: Fred Bear / Golden Eagle Golden Eagle was a brand name. A few years ago, the Golden Eagle, Jennings, Buckmaster (made by Jennings), and Fred Bear bow lines were owned by the North American Archery Group (NAAG). At that time, the NAAG was operating in bankruptcy. After NAAG, the entity became known as the Fred Bear Equipment Company. I'm not sure if the name change occurred before or after its acquisition by Escalade Sports. Escalade Sports also manufactures [or serves as a holding company for manufacturers of] pool tables, ping pong tables, basketball goals and other sporting equipment. If I remember correctly, Golden Eagle bows were renamed "Fred Bear" and "Team Realtree" bows, depending upon the model. Those bows may now be affiliated with Mossy Oak. I considered purchasing a Jennings bow a few years ago, until I discovered that the company was owned by Escalade Sports. Escalade Sports is the company that ran Xi Archery into the ground [and bankruptcy/liquidation] 5-7 years ago. I noticed that Escalade reduced the warranty on the Jennings bows after acquisition as well. Given their history, I question Escalade's ability to manage an archery business. Time will tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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