Steve Turay of Northern Mist Longbows

Roger Norris · September 24, 2018, 07:21:11 PM

I have written before about my admiration of Steve's bows. The simple quality and workmanship are what traditional archery should be, in my opinion. Steve and I are friends, I consider him to be one of those solid, trustworthy friends, not just an acquaintance. But we don't talk enough...we are both busy running business's, but that's no excuse. Sadly, are conversations are few. But I want to relate to you a text "conversation" Steve and I recently had:

ME: Can you send me 2 strings for my Ramer?

Steve: Will do

ME: Thank you. How much?

That was it. No answer. Today 2 strings showed up. No invoice.

Now, before you think I'm a weasel, I'll compensate Steve. I wouldn't take advantage of a friendship like that. But you just can't put a price on a reliable friend...and an awesome bowyer.

Terry Lightle · September 24, 2018, 07:24:34 PM

Good people do good things
Terry

LBR · September 24, 2018, 08:25:26 PM

I've had nothing but good experiences with Steve.

ron w · September 24, 2018, 08:37:24 PM

I have had several of Steve's bows and still have 2 Whispers. Great guy to deal with, talk to and work with when your not sure you know what you want. He is top shelf..........

bear mike · September 24, 2018, 08:39:29 PM

Steve is a good dude and in my honest opinion the very best at what he does

Ray Lyon · September 24, 2018, 08:54:02 PM

I have two bows that I use, a Ramer and a Shelton. The rest are collecting dust. Steve is as good as they come. We've had a lot of guests at Shrewhaven Lodge over the years and my two favorite conversationalists that I took a day off from hunting to sit and jaw with on different occasions were Fred Asbell and Steve Turay.

Cyclic-Rivers · September 24, 2018, 09:01:22 PM

Yeah, good guy and excellent craftsman for sure, although he really needs to consider changing his name to southern mist, lol

two4hooking · September 25, 2018, 08:24:52 AM

Steve is top notch. Look no further than his deeds, reputation, and customer satisfaction. The Hill grave restoration was noble work no one else wanted to tackle, and he did so gladly. He can share my fire any day.

Jon Stewart · September 25, 2018, 08:36:34 AM

YUP, Steve is a great craftsman. Wife bought me a Baraga for one of our anniversaries. Killed many deer with it. Steve has to be a good guy, he is a former Marine,lol.

Roger Norris · September 25, 2018, 08:53:13 AM

Quote from: Jon Stewart on September 25, 2018, 08:36:34 AM
YUP, Steve is a great craftsman. Wife bought me a Baraga for one of our anniversaries. Killed many deer with it. Steve has to be a good guy, he is a former Marine,lol.

Who else knows what MIST stands for. Hint the ST is for Steve Turray.

MI .....I'm going to guess "Michigan"?

Jon Stewart · September 25, 2018, 11:07:16 AM

NOPE

Burly · September 25, 2018, 11:26:19 AM

Stoped in at his shop several years ago when he was still in Ishpiming, had a great time looking at his bows and listing to a few story's. Man I could of stayed there forever listing. Great guy.

Sam McMichael · September 25, 2018, 12:10:21 PM

I've known Steve for several years and own two of his bows. He is top notch and builds fine bows. I am not at all surprised that he did this for you. I just wish I had more money to spend on his bows.

David Mitchell · September 25, 2018, 12:39:56 PM

The MI stands for his uncle Mike.

They started building bows together.

Steve Jr · September 25, 2018, 05:17:12 PM

Steve is a great guy ! I absolutely love my Baraga. I always enjoy talking with him at the gatherings.

STICKBENDER98 · September 25, 2018, 07:46:40 PM

Steve is as good as it gets. I had a Ramer on order with him, he called a year ago in June asking if I would be at Comptons, unfortunately my schedule didn't permit. When I asked if he wanted my debit card number, he asked "do you have a check"? I replied yes, he said put one in the mail, and he'd ship the bow out, somewhere along the ways they crossed paths. He is truly a great man.

Jason

MikeNova · September 25, 2018, 10:37:29 PM

That's why I'm awaiting my 5th bow from him! I guess I'll probably want #6 sometime in the future.

toddster · September 26, 2018, 09:41:06 AM

A great Bowyer and a great person

Ghostbow · September 26, 2018, 07:06:57 PM

Love my Classic American. Love even more the phone conversations with Steve. He has called as a follow up just to see how I was making out with the bow, and then pleasant conversation and stories. A true gentleman and fantastic craftsman. I've already ordered another American for my son for Christmas. Dont think I'll ever buy anything else other than Northern Mist.

Jwilliam · September 26, 2018, 08:12:55 PM

I have never had the privilege of shooting one of Steve's bows, but sure would like to one day. They seem to be a well built bow by an amazing individual.