Great Plains Bow

Overview

Great Plains Traditional Bow Company is a small manufacturer of handcrafted traditional bows, offering a complete line of customizable designs made from selected woods. Operated as a family business since 2015, it focuses on high-performance recurves and longbows for traditional archery enthusiasts.¹²

History

Great Plains Traditional Bow Company was originally established in 1989 and handcrafted bows to high standards until 2015, when it was acquired by Shane and Carissa Unruh from Bill Forman.¹² The Unruhs continue the tradition of building customizable traditional bows with attention to every step from wood selection to finishing.¹² The company maintains a small-scale operation, offering both in-stock and custom builds.³

Product Lines

Manufacturing

All bows are handcrafted in-house in the United States by the small team at Great Plains Traditional Bow Company.¹²³ Each step, from wood selection to finishing, is performed with care in their shop.¹ They produce both in-stock bows and fully custom orders.³⁴

Notable Products

• Custom Recurve - Fully customizable traditional recurve bow with shooter-specified woods, weight, and length.
• Signature Longbow - Handcrafted longbow emphasizing performance and aesthetics in traditional style.
• Takedown Recurve - Modular takedown design for portability while maintaining traditional shooting characteristics.
• Youth Traditional Bow - Scaled-down traditional bow for young archers with customizable options.

Reputation

Enthusiasts appreciate Great Plains for its handcrafted quality and customization options in the niche traditional archery market.¹² The small family-run operation receives positive mentions for personalized service and attention to detail.³ Limited scale may restrict availability compared to larger producers.²