• How did the legendary Shrew bow get this unusual name?
• What's the story behind naming these phenomenal bows Shrew bows?

The days around Christmas are perfect for sharing stories and so I have decided to share the story of how the Shrew Bow got its name.

It is well known that Ron LaClair is the father of short, hi-performance longbows, but very few people know how he came up with the Shrew name for these revolutionary bows which were born about 30 years ago.

Something else you may not know about Ron LaClair is that he is sought out at many traditional archery events because he is quite a gifted poet. Ron is famous for how well he writes and also recites his original poems. Those who have been fortunate enough to join Ron at his deer hunting camp "Shrew Haven" are always eager for Ron to recite some of their favorite Ron LaClair poems.

When I asked him to send me information on how the name for Shrew Bows came about, he sent me the following poem.

But first I want to share with you a pic of a Shrew! The real Shrew was the namesake for our legendary hunting bows. The Shrew is one of the most effective and successful hunters there is!

Small and efficient. The amazing little Shrew!  

Birth of the SHREW

The love of the bow came early to me
I was still sitting on my father's knee
My mother was reading about Robin Hood
so the love of the bow I understood

All through my life the passion was with me
A better hunting bow was all I could see
every day the bow was what I thought about
I kept thinking and trying to figure it out

A forward handle, less torque and less stack
short riser, short limbs, now we're on track
What shall we call this unique little bow
A great hunting bow it'll be, this we know

Small and quick and it points where you look
A killing machine like the critter in a book
There's only one name for this bow that will do
like the ferocious little mammal, the killer.. the SHREW

Ron LaClair with his Autumn Gold Shrew

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