Bohning

Overview

Bohning Company specializes in archery accessories, including vanes, nocks, adhesives, arrow wraps, fletching jigs, quivers, and paints, serving bowhunting and target archery markets.¹²³ Founded in 1946 in Michigan, it manufactures products for archery, fishing, golf, and agricultural uses from a single location.²⁵ The company generates around $10 million in annual revenue and employs approximately 40 people.¹³

History

Bohning Company was founded in 1946 by Rollin Bohning, a chemist and archer, in Lake City, Michigan.⁵ He developed adhesives while collaborating with Doug Easton and Fred Bear in the 1940s through 1960s.⁵ The company has manufactured and shipped products from the same Michigan facility since inception, focusing on archery accessories.⁵

Product Lines

Manufacturing

Products are manufactured in-house at the headquarters in Lake City, Michigan, using plastic injection molding.¹²³⁵ The company has operated from this single location since 1946.⁵

Notable Products

• Blazer Vane - Popular 2-inch vane used widely in target and 3D archery for stable flight.
• X Vane - 2-inch or 3-inch vane designed for accuracy in competitive archery.
• Heritage Wax - Traditional bowstring wax for protecting and lubricating strings.
• Spin-Fletcher - Fletching jig for precise vane attachment on arrows.
• Prism Wraps - Adhesive wraps for arrow customization and weight adjustment.

Reputation

Bohning is recognized among archers for reliable, high-quality accessories like vanes and fletching tools essential for arrow building.¹² Professionals value its consistent performance in hunting and target applications.¹ The brand maintains a legacy of innovation from its founder, though specific criticisms are not detailed in available sources.⁵