G. Fred Asbell

[Brokennock]

While not thought of as a muzzleloader guy, Mr. Asbell was making some wool clothing that many of us enjoy (or would like to) and it seems quite a few of us also enjoy traditional archery.

I pray his family finds comfort and that Mr. Asbell has found his way to peace and happiness on the eternal hunting grounds.

 

[BillinOregon]

Sorry to see this. I read a lot of his articles about traditional archery and felt the time very well spent.

 

[NorthFork]

Very saddened to hear this!

 

[smo]

 

[MountainSmoke]

I'm really sad to hear this news. His first instinctive shooting book was like a bible to me growing up. One of my favorite authors and story tellers ever. Met him a couple of times and always just a super nice guy. Prayers for his family and friends.

 

[Heat]

Big loss in the traditional world. Sorry to see him go. My thoughts and prayers to Teresa and the rest of his family and friends.

 

[stikshooter]

Had his Bighorn take town back when he was involved and still have the book /he will be missed/Ed

 

[Omahkapi'si]

RIP.

 

[OldMaineWoodsman]

Sorry to hear this. He was an Icon for sure.

 

[Daryl Crawford]

Not sure how I missed this!
I've got a bag, wool shirt, anorak, and a couple books.
He was a great wealth of knowledge on traditional bare bow shooting and stalking.
We are diminished by his passing.

 

[sussexmuzllodr]

RIP god speed.

 

[SnowCrow]

Sad to hear this .As a big fan of trad archery I feel fortunate to have discovered his writings years ago .
He shared a ton of great advice and information. A great mentor to many.

 

[Greyrider]

Back in the 70s and 80s he had the company Screaming Eagle. He sold swanndri wool clothing, had their own tree stands and lots more. I still have 2 wool outfits, stands even wool elk pack he sold. Was the best trad. Company there was. I remember when he got hurt in the tent fire and said what saved him was the wool long John’s he wore. Sence than all I wear is wool socks, underwear and shirts. I have some of his newer wool stuff he was putting out and still hunt with it all. He was a great guy and will be missed. I have a Fred bear Custom take down from the 80s that I hunted with for over 20 years. When over I get it out and all my gear and hunt I think of those guys. To me that’s how I keep their memories alive

 

[Notchy Bob]

Thank you for posting this, @Brokennock . I had not heard.

I was an avid archer and Traditional Bowhunter subscriber in the eighties and nineties. Mr. Asbell was a regular contributor. He wrote a terrific book on instinctive shooting, and had a very common-sense approach to equipment set-up and shooting. A traditionalist to the core. He was a good writer, too.

I am very sorry to hear of his death.

Notchy Bob

 

[Brokennock]

Thank you for posting this, @Brokennock . I had not heard.

I was an avid archer and Traditional Bowhunter subscriber in the eighties and nineties. Mr. Asbell was a regular contributor. He wrote a terrific book on instinctive shooting, and had a very common-sense approach to equipment set-up and shooting. A traditionalist to the core. He was a good writer, too.

I am very sorry to hear of his death.

Notchy Bob

You're welcome sir.
You are spot on in all you said. I still reread his books and articles. Sadly I never got to see and hear him speak in person, nor do I have one of his bows. Even though he frequently warned of traditional archers being "overbowed" it seems the few times I found one of his bows for sale it was of very heavy draw weight, .
I'm still hoping to get a few items from his wool clothing company too.

 

[smo]

They make nice, warm clothing.
Here’s one of their pullovers….

RIP Mr. Fred