ABOUT

[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_video link=”https://vimeo.com/88269987″][vc_column_text]Stalker Stickbows finds its home in the redwood country of northern California.  Far from the packed beaches, high rises and snarling traffic to the south, the more relaxed pace to the north lends itself well to a bowyer working his craft.  Bows are built in a custom 4,000 square foot shop just outside my back door; perfect for a short commute and accommodating sudden bursts of inspiration.

Since 1987 Stalker Stickbows has integrated exquisite craftsmanship with a devotion to the sport of traditional archery. I welcome your interest in the most exciting and durable bow you will ever shoot.
Furthermore, I extend a sincere hand of friendship to those of you who share my love for a sport that reflects a profound respect for the great outdoors.
It has been my goal to create more than just a beautifully handcrafted and powerful bow. I believe that our customers are friends who are asking us to create a trusted hunting or shooting companion that they can rely on… a partner as durable as they are…one who will be with them for as long as they have the will and the strength to draw both breath and the bowstring. My bows are built to be as enjoyable to shoot as they are beautiful.
I believe that you deserve nothing less when the chance of a lifetime shot presents itself. This is my commitment to value…and is the philosophy that puts backbone into every bow that I proudly build with both your name and mine.

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Commitment to Value” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23840000″][vc_column_text]Since 1987, Stalker Stickbows (originally Stalker Custom Recurves) has integrated exquisite craftsmanship with a devotion to the sport of traditional archery. I extend a sincere hand of friendship to those of you who share my love for the sport that best reflects a profound respect for the outdoors. It has been my goal to create more than just a beautifully handcrafted, high-performance bow. I see my customers as friends seeking a trusted hunting companion that they can rely on – a partner as durable as they are – to be there for as long as they have the strength and will to draw both breath and the bowstring. I believe that you deserve nothing less than the best when the opportunity of a lifetime presents itself. This is my commitment to value and the philosophy that puts the backbone into every bow that I proudly build in your name and mine.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_video popup=”no” link=”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2_8jdHP5rA”][vc_custom_heading text=”South Cox” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23840000″][vc_column_text]South Cox’s interest in archery started at the age of five when he found an old wood recurve under a neighbor’s house. Despite having no mentor and growing up in a vegetarian family during his younger years, the instincts of the hunter ran deep. At 16, he shot his first deer with a bow—cementing a lifetime commitment to the sport.
In 2007, with 20 years of professional woodworking experience, South took over Stalker Recurves, reviving a company that had been dormant for the better part of a decade. Combining both of his passions; a profound love of woodworking and archery, he enthusiastically dove into the new venture. His keen eye for detail and diligent work ethic can easily be recognized in the artistic changes, additions and technical advances in the bow lines.
In 1989, South’s first bowhunting article was published, spawning a new career that would eventually have him published in a half dozen different archery magazines, contributing to a couple of bowhunting books and earning him a position as Field Editor of Eastmans’ Bowhunting Journal, a position that he still maintains.
In 2012, with the blessing of his wonderful wife, Kyri, after 25 years in construction, South decided to “retire” and take up bow building full time. Between writing and bow building, he is now fully immersed in the hunting industry—truly “living the dream!”[/vc_column_text][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gk4UuAFtNqU”][/vc_column][/vc_row]