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From The Desk of Fred Bear - Chap 16
Few had the wisdom and insight Fred Bear had. He was a gentle mentor to others through his own actions.

Jan 4, 2007, 09:20

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Fred's Humor - Chapter 15
When you met Fred Bear you were taken with his gentleness and warmth. However, there was also a mischevious side. 
Dec 14, 2006, 13:00

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I Remember Papa Bear - Chap 14
Some great, colorful figures worked for Fred Bear. Bob Kelly was certainly one of them.

Nov 18, 2006, 07:37

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I Remember Papa Bear - Chap 13
Fred Bear had extraordinary days inventing, shooting, hunting and more but what about 'normal' days. Dick shares what Papa Bear did on those days.

Oct 12, 2006, 06:03

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The Final Days In Grayling - Chap12, pt 2
The decision was made, the ground broken with high expectations. The trip back for a final look broke everyone's heart as Grayling became a memory.

Aug 15, 2006, 14:12

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Bear Makes The Move South! Chap 12 pt 1
The Strike was in full swing. Papa Bear had one of his most heartbreaking decisions to make.

Aug 10, 2006, 06:01

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I Remember Papa Bear - Ch 11 Pt 3
The strike was over. Bear packed up for the move south. A painful chapter closed but the future looked bright.

Jul 30, 2006, 07:01

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I Remember Papa Bear - Ch 11 Pt 2
Bear Wins! Everyone loses! A company, a community torn apart in a civil war that left Bear scars for decades.

Jul 25, 2006, 10:01

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I Remember Papa Bear - Ch 11 Pt 1
STRIKE! The UAW Union wanted to increase their power and Bear Archery was right in its sights. Bear was in for a battle.

Jul 18, 2006, 09:44

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I Remember Papa Bear - Ch 10 Pt 2
Self depricating, Fred loved to tell yarns. WIth a crowd of admirers he had them enthralled until the 'Take Down' part came up.

Jun 19, 2006, 12:44

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Our First Compound Bows - Ch 10 Pt 1
The real story of how the movie Deliverance became the turning point for Fred Bear's introduction to the compound bow.

Jun 14, 2006, 08:29

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I Remember Papa Bear - Ch 9 Pt 3
The Challenger Crew remembered in a resolution by the AAC. Dick feels the presence of astronaut El Onizuka.

May 29, 2006, 10:07

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I Remember Papa Bear - Ch 9 Pt 2
The Bear Razorhead earned it's wings and took a trip into space. Losing the crew of the Challenger took the heart out of America and Dick writes a book to remember them all.

May 19, 2006, 00:01

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I Remember Papa Bear - Ch 9 Pt 1
From new shows, to new recurve bows to the space program. Dick and Fred made their mark in history.

May 12, 2006, 11:00

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I Remember Papa Bear Chapter 8 pt 2
Fred and Dick create the Bear Archery Proving Grounds. A throwback to their automotive days made special for Bear Archery equipment testing.

Apr 23, 2006, 06:10

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I Remember Papa Bear Chapter 8 pt 1
The memories come fast and hard as Fred Bear walks the grounds of his favorite place, Grousehaven.

Apr 17, 2006, 18:30

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Papa Bear Chapter 7 Pt 3
The Bear led team succeeds in getting the hunter's tale told on national TV. The move also helps professional fisheries and wildlife management.

Mar 11, 2006, 06:20

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CBS 'Guns of Autum' - Chapter 7 pt 2
The liberal media of the 80's was not kind to America's Hunters with the misguided 'Guns of Autum'. Chapter 7 Part 2 of I Remember Papa Bear.

Mar 6, 2006, 06:30

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I Remember Papa Bear - Chap 7 pt1
The 60's were a turbulent time and Papa Bear became involved, again, to protect and advance the cause of hunting and conservation.

Feb 26, 2006, 07:22

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I Remember Papa Bear Ch 6 Pt 3

Papa Bear moves on the ethics and practicality of Either-Or, and the Two Season Hunter.

Jan 27, 2006, 06:49

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I Remember Papa Bear Ch 6 Pt 2

Fred Bear

Organizations helped bowhunting spread under the watchful eye of Papa Bear and his right hand, Dick Lattimer.
Jan 12, 2006, 08:12

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I Remember Papa Bear Ch 6 Pt 1

The Fred Bear Sports Club is born and bowhunting moves forward.

Jan 4, 2006, 17:33

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I Remember Papa Bear - Chapter 5-Pt 3
Part 3 of Chapter 5 continues with big names, big hearts, a hearty chuckle and a few tears.

Dec 12, 2005, 06:19

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I Remember Papa Bear - Chap 5-Pt 2
The saga by Dick Lattimer on the legend, Fred Bear continues.

Dec 8, 2005, 00:19

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I Remember Papa Bear - Chapter 5 - Pt 1
The beloved Fred Bear takes the author 'out west' to hunt with some of the industries luminaries of Bear Archery.

Nov 26, 2005, 00:42

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I Remember Papa Bear - Chap 4: Part 3
Fred Bear on Why I Hunt. Danger. Deerhunting. Hunting clothes. Guides. Guns. And Fred's 13 Basic Rules.

Sep 20, 2005, 00:50

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I Remember Papa Bear - Chap 4: Part 2

Papa Bear

Part 2 - Fred On Bow Shooting. The father of modern archery shares his  thoughts on shooting style, arrows, hunting gear and archery practice.

Sep 10, 2005, 09:28

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I Remember Papa Bear - Chap 4: Part 1
Fred Bear indeed, Showed thousands of bowhunters How. In this informational chapter, presented in three parts, Papa Bear will Show you How.

Aug 24, 2005, 08:51

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I Remember Papa Bear - Chapter 3
Educating the public, expanding the market with TV Shows, Life Size Store Displays and Curt Gowdy. Fred Bear becomes a household word.



Jul 18, 2005, 10:40