Wounding Rates of White-tailed Deer with Modern Archery Equipment, 2008 Proc. "All the researchers agreed that it was happening, a higher percentage of animals were being hit and lost as more bowhunters took to the field. Wounded, but not recovered rates of 50% are common. Some deer survived for up to 5–7 days before succumbing to their wounds.Īrrow Lethality A Summary of Research on Wounding Rates by Bowhunters. And we build them right here in the USA.A study conducted by the Oklahoma Fish and Wildlife Agencies found that approximately 50% of deer that were shot were never recovered. Our long history in the industry proves we build great archery targets. Once consumers experience the construction and performance of the targets, they sell themselves.ĪB: Anything else you’d like the readers of Archery Business to know about Power-Stop Archery Targets?ĭB: We pride ourselves in building high-quality products that dealers and consumers will appreciate. Your customers will see the quality firsthand, and actions speak louder than words. Display our targets in your archery shop and put some on your range for them to shoot. What should I tell them?ĭB: The best way to tell your customers about our targets is to show them how well they perform. The lightweight design is also a key selling point that consumers appreciate.ĪB: My customers want to know about your products. We manufacture our foam targets with vertical layers of high-density foam verses the thin layers of horizontal foam our competitors use, which shred far quicker than our vertical layers. Give me the pitch.ĭB: It’s simple, we offer targets to meet all their customers’ needs, and our Curlex Excelsior targets are the longest lasting target on the market. We strive to work with them to provide the highest quality product that they can profit from, and stand behind after the sale.ĪB: I’m a dealer, so tell me why I should put your products in my shop. I am sure you have heard the saying, “If it isn’t broke, don’t fix it.” Well, our motto is, “If it isn’t broke, improve it.”ĪB: As we see crossbows with faster speeds, and compounds shooting micro-diameter arrows, will we see newer materials or targets coming in the future for these faster, harder-hitting arrows and bolts?ĭB: Now, that would be a trade secret we will just have to wait and see.ĪB: How do you work with dealers on pricing, special deals or other offers?ĭB: Dealers are the backbone of our industry. Can’t do that.”ĭB: Archery equipment is constantly evolving, and we are continuously testing new materials to improve our product line. Power-Stop builds top-notch foam targets, as well as bale targets made of Curlex Excelsior (above), which is an aspen wood fiber material.ĪB: Given the company’s history with its products, have you tested various materials over the years to see how they stand up to bows and crossbows? If so, that had to be interesting, fun and possibly a bit “Uh, nope. The culture of American Excelsior is like no other, and our production capabilities and diverse experience in the foam and packaging industry has been a big help in building the Power-Stop brand. How has this helped you within the archery market?ĭB: There are not many companies left in America that have such a long legacy. Power-Stop has adapted at almost every turn. It has a long, storied legacy in the packing business with wood excelsior for filler, cotton batting, foam rubber, polyurethane foam, polystyrene filler and starch-based packaging. Power-Stop has a tremendous history, dating to when it was founded in 1888 as American Excelsior. In this issue’s Spotlight column, we talk with Darrin Brown, national sales manager for Power-Stop.ĪB: Thanks for taking the time to visit with Archery Business this month. It means we engineer the highest quality foam material to meet our specific needs, and to perform at the optimal level you need.” American Excelsior says that it doesn’t use scrap materials or “just any quality foam material available. Foam archery targets, of course, are the most popular in the industry. Among those in the last half century is foam, which the company fabricates. For more than 130 years it has adapted with changing times to provide packing materials for myriad uses. Power-Stop’s parent company, American Excelsior Company, is based in Texas. Power-Stop Archery Targets knows this and offers an array of targets that catch the eye of consumers in your shop. Having something that lasts and withstands cumulative hours of impact is critical. Bowhunters and competitive shooters need good targets to prepare for hunting seasons and events.
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