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Title: Bowyer near Hornell, NY? (upstate)
Post by: NYArrow on January 06, 2011, 10:56:00 PM
Hello Tradgang!

I'm in the planning stages of my first bow build and wondered if anyone on tradgang may know of a bowyer in the Hornell, NY area? I'm about 1hr south of Rochester. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!
Title: Re: Bowyer near Hornell, NY? (upstate)
Post by: LH Keith on January 07, 2011, 08:59:00 AM
Google up Elkaholic Archery. Located in Ontario, NY (about 2 hrs. from you). Hope this helps.  Keith
Title: Re: Bowyer near Hornell, NY? (upstate)
Post by: NYArrow on January 07, 2011, 04:48:00 PM
Thanks!
Title: Re: Bowyer near Hornell, NY? (upstate)
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on January 07, 2011, 06:08:00 PM
I think there is a Bowyer in Rome.  Ed Mikuta.  If so it is an hour and 1/2 to the east.  I thought there was a bowyer out toward buffalo but am not sure.
Title: Re: Bowyer near Hornell, NY? (upstate)
Post by: Wapiti Chaser on January 07, 2011, 08:11:00 PM
Gerry Fiegel of North Wind Bows up near Buffalo makes bows but I think he is scaling back. Hornel is a nice area I was there today. Also shot a couple deer in Bishopville. Are you going to the New York bowhunters banquet in Syracuse ? The Wensel boys will be there so it a guaranteed good time !
Title: Re: Bowyer near Hornell, NY? (upstate)
Post by: crotch horn on January 08, 2011, 03:52:00 AM
Ed Mikuta is in Rome & makes wonderful bows. My first bow was a 3 piece TD recurve of his. I have owned & loved several bows since but would not sell that bow. Everytime I pick it up & shoot it I am amazed at how smooth it is. Love my Lost Creek longbow but that Mikuta is a great bow too.
Title: Re: Bowyer near Hornell, NY? (upstate)
Post by: woodchucker on January 08, 2011, 07:28:00 AM
I've got 3 of Ed's bows and 2 of his "kids" bows around the house.

Ed builds a wonderful bow and I'm sure you'll be VERY pleased with his work!!!!!   :bigsmyl:  

He lives on Shed Road in Rome, I have the exact house number and his phone number if ya need it.
Title: Re: Bowyer near Hornell, NY? (upstate)
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on January 08, 2011, 09:09:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by Wapiti Chaser:
Gerry Fiegel of North Wind Bows up near Buffalo makes bows but I think he is scaling back.  
That's the one I was thinking of!

I dont know if it would do any good but you might also want to consider looking in PA.
Title: Re: Bowyer near Hornell, NY? (upstate)
Post by: woodchucker on January 08, 2011, 12:52:00 PM
If you want to check into Pa. Mike Robin(Bamboo here on TradGang) builds one of the best longbows that I have shot!!! "If" I ever buy another bow... It will be one of Mike's!!!!!  :thumbsup:   :thumbsup:  

I don't have his address, but he lives down in the Deleware Gap. A quick search should turn up his contact info.
Title: Re: Bowyer near Hornell, NY? (upstate)
Post by: ScottV_7 on January 08, 2011, 05:16:00 PM
Another plug for Ed Mikuta.  I have a takedown recurve by him that I got my first trad buck with this year.  I will never part with that bow.