With the use of different hardwoods I do like the new look of the riser on the Hunter this year. A major improvement in my opinion.

I designed all my bows and theory off of the Howatt Hunter. I believe it is the best production bow ever built. When I owned my archery shop I chorongraphed a Howatt Monterray against every stick bow that came in the shop. Some were very expensive customs. None mame close even at heavier poundage. I have never shot the Dreamcatcher but do like the looks of the hunter better. I did own a Sabre and it felt real loose and whippy compared to the solid feel of the Hunter. I also like the black limbs of the Hunters. My favorites are the older ones though with the rosewood risers. They are some of the classiest fastest stickbows ever made.

I am a fan and would love to see the new ones with exotic risers.

God Bless you all, Steve

2011 Howatt Hunter.

Thanks Rich, That really is nice. It lo0ks like the old Bear combination of Shedua, (dark brown) and bubinaga (red) Very classy.   God Bless you and thanks for posting that up, Steve

PS now throw on a couple of overlays and antler tips.. MMMMMm MMMMM MMMMM

Hey, Steve. I don't want you coming near my house.        I have 3 of those "old" brazilian rosewood Hunters. All in very good to excellent condition. The grips were also nicer on the older ones. I don't know why they changed them. If I was to order a new one I'd have to tell Larry Hatfield to copy the grip from the sixties.

I also happen to have a "like new" purpleheart Hunter.

By the way, I've always admired your work. You have some real talent, Mr. Tallant, and I hope to get to shoot one some day.

Thank you Dave, God gets that credit. He uses a pretty rough chunk of coal here. God bless you, Steve

My Damon Howatt Hunter

50#@28" Smooth&fast.

I have both a Hunter and Dream Catcher #60.  Dream Catcher is nicer looking.  Hunter is the bow I go to for hunting.  Seems faster and more stable shooting. Both are nice bows. Try to shoot them both then pick what you like.