E. W. Bateman

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Overview

E. W. Bateman & Co. specializes in traditional archery gear, producing leather accessories such as finger tabs, armguards, quivers, and string silencers. Based in Texas, the company serves target archers and bowhunters through specialty retailers like Lancaster Archery and 3 Rivers Archery, focusing on functional leather products that combine classic design with practical performance.¹²⁴

History

E. W. Bateman & Co. was founded by Earle and Flo Bateman, archers who started a small home-run shop in the early 1960s before operating as former retail lanes and shop owners. Manufacturing of archery accessories began in Pasadena, Texas, in 1981 with the help of Mitch Vanya, a NASA worker. The company later relocated to Fischer, Texas, where it continues family-owned operations, now celebrating over 50 years in the industry.³⁹¹

Product Lines

Product Line	Positioning	Price Range
Finger Tabs (traditional leather shooting tabs)	For target archery styles	$13 - $55
Armguards (leather protective guards)	For traditional and youth archers	$15 - $28
Target Quivers (belt quivers with pockets)	For competitive target shooting	$80 - $354
Hunting Quivers (side and back quivers)	For bowhunters with broadheads	$25 - $60
String Silencers (Cam Puffs)	Noise and vibration reduction	$7
Bow Stringers (leather tip protectors)	For recurve bow stringing	$17
Pocket Quivers (deluxe leather hip quivers)	Portable arrow storage	$32 - $150

Manufacturing

Products are manufactured in Fischer, Texas, with a focus on leather craftsmanship conducted in-house by the family-owned operation. Distribution occurs via mail order from P.O. Box 109 and through archery specialty retailers nationwide.¹⁵

Notable Products

Leather Target Quiver (18-inch model) - Removable pocket and four tubes for target archery, priced around $354.
Cam Puff Silencers - Lightweight leather string silencers for noise reduction, $7 per pair.
Finger Tabs (traditional style) - Cordovan leather faces with rubber or suede backs in 2-under or 3-under, $27.
Deluxe Leather Pocket Quiver - Hip quiver for hunting or field use, $80.
Long Leather Arm Guard - Protective gear with elastic straps, $21.
Mohican II Hip Quiver - Belt quiver for traditional archery, $26.

Reputation

E. W. Bateman is recognized in the traditional archery community for reliable, well-made leather goods that prioritize performance and durability over aesthetics. Enthusiasts praise the meticulous craftsmanship and value in products like quivers and silencers. It maintains a loyal following among bowhunters and target shooters for consistent quality supplied through pro shops.¹⁴

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