Hunter's Friend

Established in 1999, Hunter's Friend operates as a family-owned archery pro-shop serving bowhunters and archery enthusiasts across all 50 states and most countries worldwide. They're an accredited Better Business Bureau member with an A+ rating, a Dunn & Bradstreet listed business, and a proud member of the Archery Trade Association (ATA).

Their core model is simple: real technical service + sharp competitive pricing. For decades, bowhunters faced an impossible choice—pay top dollar at a local pro-shop for competent help, or buy cheap from mail-order discount retailers and figure out tuning yourself. Hunter's Friend decided that shouldn't be necessary. You should get both expert service and fair pricing.

• •Major brands: Bear (ADAPT 2 PLUS, Persist 33), PSE (Decree), Diamond (Deploy), Hoyt, Obsession, and more
• •Price range: $299–$1,000+
• •Ready-to-hunt packages: Pre-assembled, adjusted, tested, tuned, and pre-sighted in their pro-shop by actual technicians

• •Finished arrows: Easton 6.5 Whiteout ($89.99), Easton ACU-Carbon 6.5 ($79.99), Easton Helios ($49.99)—all custom fletched to order, all sizes in stock
• •Arrow rests: Trophy Ridge Whisker Biscuit (most popular), Hamskea Everest, QAD Ultra-Rest HDX, and 12+ other models
• •Broadheads: Rage, NAP, Magnus, G5 Montec, Grim Reaper, Swhacker, and more (fixed-blade and mechanical options)

• •Budget-friendly: TruGlo Storm G2 ($24.99), Viper H500 ($39.99)
• •Mid-range: Trophy Ridge Dimension ($79.99), HHA Optimizer Lite X ($149.99)
• •Premium: Spot Hogg The Boonie ($319–$389.99), Garmin Xero A1i digital sight ($829.99–$999.99)

• •Quivers (PSE, G5, Trophy Ridge, Hoyt Carbon)
• •Release aids (Spot Hogg Wiseguy)
• •Stabilizers
• •Game cameras and Garmin dog collars
• •Scents and attractants (Scrape Juice line)
• •Lighted nocks (Nockturnal 3-packs)
• •Bow stands (GO-STIX 2.0)
• •Tools, maintenance supplies, targets

Custom Bow Packages: Start with any bare compound bow and select every component yourself. Hunter's Friend stocks select accessories but can source virtually anything from major manufacturers in 5-10 working days. Call 877-410-7811 to discuss custom builds.

Technical Guidance: - Compound bow selection and fitment - Arrow spine and weight selection - Bow setup and tuning - Pin adjustment and sighting-in

They publish extensive free guides covering: - Bow specifications and lingo (brace height, axle-to-axle length, draw weight) - Brand comparisons and pricing conventions - Cam and limb technology explained - Arrow selection and carbon arrow specs - Proper bow fitment - Industry issues and common pitfalls

1. No False Choice: Technical expertise doesn't mean paying premium prices. Smart pricing doesn't mean going it alone. 2. Authorized Dealer Status: Can special-order virtually any product from manufacturers they represent—usually 5-10 working days. 3. Pre-Sighted Packages: Every bow package is professionally prepared, adjusted, tested, and tuned by technicians—not just boxed up. 4. Honest Education: They publish guides debunking marketing hype, explaining real trade-offs in bow technology, and discussing industry problems most retailers won't mention. 5. Selective Inventory: Rather than stocking everything, they curate the best products for their core customer base, keeping quality high and knowledge deep.

"Archery consumers shouldn't have to choose between good technical service and a fair deal. Over sixteen years, that's why we're still here."