Straight from the manufacturers themselves, the Bear Wolverine recurve bow is an adult bow that is also strangely enough marketed as a youth bow! Brushing aside the weirdish approach, this bow does offer a great take on entry-level bows - it’s easy and fun to shoot with!
Also, the nice and variable design of the bow is a delight especially when taking it out during hunts. The only problem with this bow is that you’ll probably grow it out quickly - once you learn shooting with it you’ll more than likely want a more powerful bow.
- Does not have many accessories
- Left hand variant has limited availability
- Easy to transport
- Durable
- Respectable shooting performance
- Does not have many accessories
- Left hand variant has limited availability
- Easy to transport
- Durable
- Respectable shooting performance
Bear Wolverine Recurve Bow Technical Specifications and Features
- AMO Bow Length: 62"
- Draw Weight: 40, 45, and 50 lbs.
- Draw Length: 28” to 31”
- Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous (Left hand variant has a draw weight of 45 lbs. only)
- Limbs: Multi layer laminate wood (with black fiberglass)
Reviewing the Bear Wolverine Bow
Marketed by the manufacturer as a youth and recreational bow, but as big and packed with features that best conforms with adults, the entry-level Bear Wolverine recurve bow seems to be an intriguing case. Let us shine the spotlight on some features of this recurve bow to see what the buzz is all about (and to see if it's a worthy bow to have out in the wild as well!).
Ease of Assembly
As a takedown recurve bow, the Bear Wolverine is easy both to assemble and to transport. Using the well-known three piece design, the modular and compact construction of the bow also gives a hip and appealing feel to it. As often with bows in this class, the riser also integrates an arrow rest. For additional installation ease, stabilizer mounting holes (for stabilizers, arrow rests, and sights) are found on the riser itself as well.
Take note as well that even with a stringer (which comes packed with the bow), you’d need to be aware of the bow’s orientation. Given the design of the Bear Wolverine bow, you need to make sure that tips of the bow’s limbs are inserted snuggly in the stringer. Doing so will allow you to properly string the bow!
Checking the Bow Technology
Let us get into more intimate details on some of the tech made use in the Bear Wolverine recurve bow.
Riser and Grip Details
As mentioned above, the Bear Wolverine's riser is packed with modular parts for an easier, faster, and safer way for it to be assembled and transported. Made out of laminated wood, the riser offers a smooth yet solid feel to it. The grip is also comfortable to the touch, a nice sensation where you're actually shooting arrows from the bow.
Limbs Details
The Bear Wolverine recurve bow's limbs are also made out of the same multi layer laminate wood found on the riser. Additionally, the bow's limbs are also layered with black fiberglass, which helps strengthen the limbs in managing tension during shooting motions.
Do take note that the Bear Wolverine’s limbs do not contain a locator pin. Instead, the limbs are mounted in pockets. This goes in line with the 3-piece and modular design that the Bear Wolverine bow incorporates.
Draw Weight Adjustment
The Bear Wolverine comes in different draw weight variants: 40 lbs., 45 lbs., and 50 lbs. However for left hand orientation forms of the Bear Wolverine, only the 45 lbs. draw weight variant is available.
Draw Length Adjustment
The Wolverine may seem small (AMO bow length is at 62") but its size is more than enough for it to both quickly get into archery and release powerful arrows from it. The draw length is 28” but can go up to 31”.
Perhaps this is why it's marketed as a youth bow (well, sort of). The Bear Wolverine is long enough for experienced young shooters to handle. The bow is also long and strong enough for adult beginners to get into archery. But the power that this recurve bow can dish out can be impressive in the right hands - it is more than capable of taking down many kinds of prey in the wild.
Construction and Durability
The ready to shoot potential factor of the Bear Wolverine recurve bow also means that it is ready to face all sorts of elements out in the wild or at the shooting range. The laminated wood of the riser and the limbs are durable enough to withstand tension. Additionally, the string (which comes pre-waxed) is also strong enough to be used by both novice and pro shooters.
Accuracy and Shooting Speed Checks
Even though this bow is marketed as a youth/recreational bow, it delivers both in terms of speed, and kinetic energy more than expected. Sure enough, accuracy may be a subjective topic to tackle, but the Bear Wolverine's brass nock point is a great help in making those pinpoint shots.
Speed also depends on an archer's skill and gear. Yet the Bear Wolverine is designed to deliver fast shots that can still be controlled by the shooter (which is great when you are just learning to shoot).
Practical Hunting Usage
Given the fast and easy way to both set up and shoot this bow, the Bear Wolverine does seem to be created for the great outdoors. Perhaps the only drawback is that it’s a starter bow - once a shooter learns how to shoot, there’s going to be an urge to upgrade and use a bow that will deliver more perks when out in the wild.
Bear Wolverine Bow Accessory Check
Here's what comes packed with the Bear Wolverine recurve bow:
- Recurve bow stringer
- String nock
- Arrow rest (flipper style)
Common questions about the Bear Wolverine Bow
Here are some questions that is often asked when discussing the Bear Wolverine recurve bow:
Is the Bear Wolverine recurve bow made in the USA?
No. The Bear Wolverine is imported - it is made in China.
Why the Bear Wolverine Recurve Bow is Recommended
Let us quickly list down some benefits of using this bow:
- Compact and modular design
- Durable
- Respectable speed
- Smooth and comfy grip
Issues that May Need to be Addressed in the Bear Wolverine Recurve Bow
Here, on the other hand, some issues to deal with when using this recurve bow:
- Lack of additional accessories
- Left hand variant only comes in one draw weight option
Read More
Here are some interesting archery links related to the Bear Wolverine bow:
- This is the official Bear Archery page for the Wolverine.
- Brush up on your AMO bow length knowledge in this Archery Talk thread.
- Merlin Archery demonstrates how to properly string a recurve bow.