Dale Karch

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  "I bought the original Woodsman® broadhead because of its unparalleled performance and deadly results," says Dale Karch, President of 3Rivers Archery.
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  Dale Karch is "on Target" During Argentina Hunting Trip!
  
  4.6.2009 Recently returning from Agentina, Dale Karch and friends were successsful on bowhunting Red Stag and Capybara, the world's largest rodent. Traditional archery in South America is a growing sport and with the beautiful countryside, many bowhunters are taking their archery gear and heading south.
  
  Red Stag was the main big game animal of interest, but no bowhunter could resist stalking the world's largest rodent, the Capybara. A great trip for all archers involved and success for many. Dale and the others enjoyed the bowhunting and the countryside. A great hunt to be remembered.
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  President and Co-Owner of 3Rivers Archery, Dale Karch, feels the 125 Woodsman is the next logical step in the Woodsman's evolution. "The 125 Woodsman Broadhead features all the punch and power of the 150 packed into 125 grains of terror," says Karch.
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  "We have the greatest admiration for Teresa and trust her to help guide 3Rivers towards a bright future," says Dale.
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  "Dale and Sandie Karch have been the best leaders to work for.
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  3Rivers owners, Dale and Sandie Karch returned to South Africa with some of their close friends to hunt the exotic wild game and enjoy time in the presence of friends.
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  For the trip Dale had his mind set on harvesting a Gemsbuck. He also was able to get two Warthogs and a big Waterbuck.
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  Dale Karch & Denny Sturgis Jr. Return From Northern California
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  "The trip was a blast, and had great times on the hunt," said Dale. Though no trophy for the wall this time, were glad to have Dale back.
  
  Better luck next time guys...
  
  Dale Karch & Denny Sturgis Jr. Heading to Northern California
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  Dale will be using his 62" Tomahawk SS with a Beman MFX 400 arrow tipped with the deadly Woodsman broadhead.
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  The cold and challenging terrain made the hunt pretty tough, but Dale was finally able to bag a mature bull with one shot from his heavy Tomahawk "SS". The bull just wouldn't let Dale get in close. The snow had that squeeky-crunch it gets when it's that cold and the bull picked up Dale's movement surprisingly well. Don't believe that Bison don't have good eyes! Finally, toward dusk, Dale was able to get within 40-50 yards and took careful aim. (In case you've never seen Dale shoot, he is rock solid. I've never seen him buckle under pressure.) The shot felt right to Dale and he released. He said he watched that arrow all the way, just knowing it was going to be a good hit.
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  Dale will be using his 70# Tomahawk "SS" and heavy cedar arrows tipped with his favorite broadhead, the Woodsman®.
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  Dale Karch, owner of 3Rivers Archery, and Denny Sturgis Jr. just returned from such a trip.
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  The bull is getting CLOSE, Dale doesn't move a muscle.
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  It wasn't long before the first bull of the hunt fell to a perfectly placed arrow from Dale's 70# Tomahawk "SS". Dale waited until the bull had his near leg forward and punched the prototype broadhead right through the bull's heart. The moment the arrow hit, the bull snapped his head up and searched for movement. Dale stood solid as a rock. The words of his guide kept racing through his head.
  
  "Don't move, but keep shooting."
  
  Dale couldn't move, the bull was still looking his way. Then in one fluid motion, the bull turned and ran. After a good long wait, they took up the trail and found Dale's bull dead and down. The "Little Delta" broadhead had done it's job well, cutting right through the top of the heart. A one arrow kill, on a 1500 pound animal that went barely 60 yards. Score one for Dale Karch.
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  Dale took another bull, and Denny two.
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  Of course Dale and Sandie Karch were there along with our controller Teresa neck deep in helping the Compton event run smoothly.
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  Many famous traditional archery personalities will be there like: Dale Karch, G. Fred Asbell, Ron LaClair and more!
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  Dale Karch (on left) and Tred Barta seal the deal with a handshake.
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  Says Dale Karch, owner of 3Rivers.
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  The winner will hunt the mountains of Colorado for elk with 3Rivers owner Dale Karch. We've heard how good the Bohochiks, owners of Rocky Mountain Outfitters, are in guiding traditional bowhunters and we're certain that exciting adventures are in store for Dale and the winner.
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  Dale Karch, Fred Asbell, & Bob Link at the Trueflight Feathers Ranch.
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  Among those who do are; Dale Karch (owner of 3Rivers Archery), G. Fred Asbell (Author, instructor, and all-around traditional bowhunting guru), and Bob Link (Long time Trueflight Feathers VIP employee and ranch host).
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  Stand placement is a big part of the bowhunting thrill for Dale. There is great satisfaction in selecting a productive stand site then harvesting a nice buck. With his decision made, Dale settled in for the long haul. In time, Dale noticed a nice eight-point rack bobbing in his direction through the tall grass. It didn't take long to decide this one was a shooter. Not huge, but a very nice whitetail buck. Since the buck gave him the perfect shot opportunity, Dale took it and sent a Carbon Express on its way.
  
  Dale had confidence that the shot was good, but decided to quietly head back to camp before taking up the trail. Later, after a brief tracking job, they found Dale's trophy less than 150 yards from the stand site. It looked as though he had run until he dropped. The Wensel Woodsman broadhead had done its job well. There were congratulations all around, a few pictures snapped, and a small camp celebration that evening.
  
  Dale not only owns 3Rivers Archery, he is the designer and originator of the Tomahawk Bow Company. He always hunts with one of his creations and this time it was one of his favorites, his Tomahawk™ "SS" Longbow . A sweet shooter that has made much meat for him in the past.
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  Wow, everyone in camp, Dale Karch, Ted Judson, Bryan Burkhardt, and Len Rinke all harvested musk ox with their longbows and recurve bows!
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  At least Dale found some time to catch up on some important reading!
  
  Everyone in the group had a great time and look forward to their next bowhunting adventure.
  
  Congratulations to all!
  
  Dale Karch gets his Musk Ox!
  
  09.06.2005 We just got the news! Dale and his Tomahawk™ Longbow came through with a beautiful Musk Ox. These tundra animals are quite thrilling to hunt with the bow and arrow. The country is difficult to get to and many bowhunters never have the opportunity to hunt these prehistoric animals. We don't have any real details yet, but Dale did get through to Sandie (No easy task when you're in the middle of the tundra!) and told her of his success.
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  Dale Karch to begin his quest for a musk ox with his Tomahawk™ longbow.
  
  08.23.05 Dale Karch, owner of 3Rivers Archery is leaving Aug 30th and heading to Canada's Northwest Territory in search of a trophy musk ox. He'll be hunting out of Holeman with three other traditional bowhunters. Conditions this time of year should be very favorable so our expectations are high. This is Dale's first hunt for musk ox and he's pretty pumped about it. He'll be carrying his trusty 55# Tomahawk "SS" longbow and shooting 650 grain 250 Carbon Express shafts arrows tipped with 175 grain Wensel Woodsman broadheads of course! Stay tuned, we'll keep you posted on how he does and what adventures he has while up in that beautiful country.
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  Dale Karch will be sharing his knowledge of bowbuilding during his seminar on Friday night. Whether you're just considering building your first bow or have several under your belt already, this seminar is for you. Dale will cover many bowbuilding techniques and he welcomes questions.
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  Gene Wensel, TJ Conrads, G Fred Asbell, Ron LaClair, Dale Karch and many more big names in traditional archery will be there.
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  Dale Karch, owner of 3Rivers Archery™ has this to say about the acquisition: "We're excited to be the new home of the Wensel Woodsman broadhead for a couple of reasons.
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  He'll be hunting with Dale Karch, owner of 3Rivers Archery.
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  Dale Karch brings home a Pope & Young Coues deer.
  
  01.10.2005 Dale had a very nice hunt down in central Mexico. He and TJ Conrads had terrible hunting conditions with a near constant rain/heavy mist, but they continued to beat the bushes until they had success. Dale's eight

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  In 1999, Dale and Sandie Karch purchased the business from founder Steve Ferree.
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  Sandie and Dale Karch are a motivated Christian couple from Wisconsin and were no strangers to traditional archery.
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  Our owner, Dale Karch, has been adding to his Pope & Young collection on display.Dale also has many of his African animals on display for your enjoyment.
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  Dale Karch: Owner & President
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  Sandie enjoys working side-by-side with Dale, her partner in life, and in business.
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  Dale's more than 20 years experience as a Tool and Die Maker certainly taught him an important lesson.There's no such thing as "good enough," you keep working until it's done right.That's a good attitude for a bowyer to have.His Tomahawk Bows, of which he is very proud, are built to his exacting standards.Quality and craftsmanship through and through.Every bow that Dale builds is built as though he was going to hunt with it himself.And he takes his hunting seriously!An avid hunter, he enjoys pursuing any and all kinds of big or small game with the bow and arrow.He's even enjoyed some success in his adventures.Just ask him, he'd be happy to share a story or two.
  
  Dale admits he's a die-hard bow hunter who has pursued; moose, elk, bear, whitetail, mule deer, caribou, small game, and African game.With over 30 years hunting experience, he's also had his share of misses.
  
  Dale is very proud to have served on the Board of Wisconsin Traditional Archers (WTA) for five years, serving as president for two terms.He is a Certified Bow Hunter Safety Instructor, and a member of the Pope & Young Club.He is also currently serving on Compton Board of Directors as Treasurer.
  
  As a Tool & Die Maker for 20 plus years, he has been making his own tools of the trade since day one.It was only natural for Dale to start making his own hunting equipment.Thus came Tomahawk Bows.After 3 years of full-time bow building, Dale purchased 3Rivers Archery and moved his family from Wisconsin to Ashley, Indiana.This is where he continues to live a dream come true, thanks to God and family.
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  In the late 80's, Dale Karch purchased his first custom bow.Being a Tool and Die Maker by trade, he critiqued the bow's quality and craftsmanship.He knew that with his skills, he could produce a bow of better quality.So Dale and his good friend Greg built their first form and heat box.The rest is history.
  
  Using his first Tomahawk Bow, a 53# recurve, Dale shot a Pope & Young black bear in Wisconsin the following year.From there, friends and family started requesting bows and his new hobby took off and quickly grew to be a small business.
  
  Since their home had no basement, Dale built his bows in a utility porch, on top of the washer and dryer.Being frustrated from having to move the bows every time she did laundry, Sandie relented to taking a second mortgage to build Dale a garage/shop.
  
  After much sweat (we started in August) with the help of many, many good friends, Dale's "toy shop" was done.We built a 28' x 48' building on our 10 acre property in Princeton, Wisconsin.The bow business took off from there.However, our bow customers also kept asking for additional supplies like strings, armguards, cases, etc.Dale got a dealers application from 3Rivers Archery and started to purchase some of these supplies.Since he traveled most weekends to various shoots and show to display his bows, he kept his supplies in big rubber tubs.
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  Before long, Dale quit his day-time job as a Tool and Die Maker and started building Tomahawk Bows full time.Like many bow makers, Dale thought if he "could just get his bows into the 3Rivers catalog".
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  While Dale still designs Tomahawk Bows and oversees quality control, he currently has little time to build bows.Great Plains is now building Tomahawk Bows, using our designs and forms.

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  by Dale Karch & Todd Smith
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  Dale Karch of 3Rivers Archery

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  Dale Karch, owner of 3Rivers Archery, and Denny Sturgis Jr. just returned from such a trip.
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  The bull is getting CLOSE, Dale doesn't move a muscle.
  ...
  It wasn't long before the first bull of the hunt fell to a perfectly placed arrow from Dale's 70# Tomahawk "SS".Dale waited until the bull had his near leg forward and punched the prototype broadhead right through the bull's heart.The moment the arrow hit, the bull snapped his head up and searched for movement.Dale stood solid as a rock.The words of his guide kept racing through his head.
  
  "Don't move, but keep shooting."
  
  Dale couldn't move, the bull was still looking his way.Then in one fluid motion, the bull turned and ran.After a good long wait, they took up the trail and found Dale's bull dead and down.The "Little Delta" broadhead had done it's job well, cutting right through the top of the heart.A one arrow kill, on a 1500 pound animal that went barely 60 yards.Score one for Dale Karch.
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  Dale took another bull, and Denny two.
  ...
  Of course Dale and Sandie Karch were there along with our controller Teresa neck deep in helping the Compton event run smoothly.
  ...
  Many famous traditional archery personalities will be there like: Dale Karch, G. Fred Asbell, Ron LaClair and more!
  ...
  Dale Karch (on left) and Tred Barta seal the deal with a handshake.
  ...
  Says Dale Karch, owner of 3Rivers.
  ...
  The winner will hunt the mountains of Colorado for elk with 3Rivers owner Dale Karch.We've heard how good the Bohochiks, owners of Rocky Mountain Outfitters, are in guiding traditional bowhunters and we're certain that exciting adventures are in store for Dale and the winner.
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  Dale Karch, Fred Asbell, & Bob Link at the Trueflight Feathers Ranch.
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  Among those who do are; Dale Karch (owner of 3Rivers Archery), G. Fred Asbell (Author, instructor, and all-around traditional bowhunting guru), and Bob Link (Long time Trueflight Feathers VIP employee and ranch host).
  ...
  Stand placement is a big part of the bowhunting thrill for Dale.There is great satisfaction in selecting a productive stand site then harvesting a nice buck.With his decision made, Dale settled in for the long haul.In time, Dale noticed a nice eight-point rack bobbing in his direction through the tall grass.It didn't take long to decide this one was a shooter.Not huge, but a very nice whitetail buck.Since the buck gave him the perfect shot opportunity, Dale took it and sent a Carbon Express on its way.
  
  Dale had confidence that the shot was good, but decided to quietly head back to camp before taking up the trail.Later, after a brief tracking job, they found Dale's trophy less than 150 yards from the stand site.It looked as though he had run until he dropped.The Wensel Woodsman broadhead had done its job well.There were congratulations all around, a few pictures snapped, and a small camp celebration that evening.
  
  Dale not only owns 3Rivers Archery, he is the designer and originator of the Tomahawk Bow Company.He always hunts with one of his creations and this time it was one of his favorites, his TomahawkÔ "SS" Longbow.A sweet shooter that has made much meat for him in the past.
  ...
  Wow, everyone in camp, Dale Karch, Ted Judson, Bryan Burkhardt, and Len Rinke all harvested musk ox with their longbows and recurve bows!
  ...
  At least Dale found some time to catch up on some important reading!
  
  Everyone in the group had a great time and look forward to their next bowhunting adventure.
  
  Congratulations to all!
  
  Dale Karch gets his Musk Ox!
  
  09.06.2005We just got the news!Dale and his TomahawkÔ Longbow came through with a beautiful Musk Ox.These tundra animals are quite thrilling to hunt with the bow and arrow.The country is difficult to get to and many bowhunters never have the opportunity to hunt these prehistoric animals.We don't have any real details yet, but Dale did get through to Sandie (No easy task when you're in the middle of the tundra!) and told her of his success.
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  Dale Karch to begin his quest for a musk ox with his TomahawkÔ longbow.
  
  08.23.05Dale Karch, owner of 3Rivers Archery is leaving Aug 30th and heading to Canada's Northwest Territory in search of a trophy musk ox.He'll be hunting out of Holeman with three other traditional bowhunters.Conditions this time of year should be very favorable so our expectations are high.This is Dale's first hunt for musk ox and he's pretty pumped about it.He'll be carrying his trusty 55# Tomahawk "SS" longbow and shooting 650 grain 250 Carbon Express shafts arrows tipped with 175 grain Wensel Woodsman broadheads of course! Stay tuned, we'll keep you posted on how he does and what adventures he has while up in that beautiful country.
  ...
  Dale Karch will be sharing his knowledge of bowbuilding during his seminar on Friday night.Whether you're just considering building your first bow or have several under your belt already, this seminar is for you.Dale will cover many bowbuilding techniques and he welcomes questions.
  ...
  Gene Wensel, TJ Conrads, G Fred Asbell, Ron LaClair, Dale Karch and many more big names in traditional archery will be there.
  ...
  Dale Karch, owner of 3Rivers ArcheryÔ has this to say about the acquisition: "We're excited to be the new home of the Wensel Woodsman broadhead for a couple of reasons.
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  He'll be hunting with Dale Karch, owner of 3Rivers Archery.
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  Dale Karch brings home a Pope & Young Coues deer.
  
  01.10.2005 Dale had a very nice hunt down in central Mexico.He and TJ Conrads had terrible hunting conditions with a near constant rain/heavy mist, but they continued to beat the bushes until they had success.Dale's eight-pointer will place well in the Pope & Young record book.It takes a nice Coues deer to make the book and he hunted his from the ground!With water everywhere the guys were forced into spot and stalk hunting.On the second day Dale connected on this beauty with his Tomahawk Desert Fox..Dale always jokes about only getting the dumb ones, but to stalk up on a P&Y Coues deer is really unheard of.We're pretty proud of him.Congrats Dale. TJ, after the airline lost all his gear, kept his nose to the wind and his senses sharp and he too scored on a nice 2 X 2 Coues buck.
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  Dale Karch adds Coues deer to the menu in Mexico
  
  01.06.2005 How do you beat the winter blues?How about Coues deer hunting in Mexico!That's just what Dale Karch, TJ Conrads, and a couple others have been up to this week.So far TJ has scored on a 2 X 2, and Dale has taken a nice 4 X 4.Of course Dale is shooting his Tomahawk "SS" and lovin' every minute of it.We don't have any pictures yet, but we'll get them posted as soon as we can.Stay tuned for more adventures of, Dale and TJ in Mexico.
  
  Dale Karch & "Smitty" Bring home the bacon!!
  
  Dale & "Smitty" had the hunt of a lifetime this past September in BC Canada.The hunting with Teslin River Outdoor Adventures was out of this world!Both hunters harvested nice bulls and Dale's will be well up in the Pope & Young record book.
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  Smitty took a nice bull with two great shots. (Dale captured this on some very exciting footage.) Dale's bull was introduced to the Tomahawk "SS", carbon arrows, and good ol' Fred Bear greenheads.
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  Dale Karch is heading to Canada in search of monster moose. Dale Karch is on his way to match wits with monster moose in the wilderness of BC, Canada. BC is beautiful country.We wish we were going with him.Good Luck Dale!Shoot straight.
  
  Dale Karch & Nick Mathews, again.
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  Nick Mathews shot this nice red hartebeest with his Tomahawk "SS" and Dale Karch shot this blue wildebeest with his Diamond Series Tomahawk "SS" T/D.
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  Dale ended up with an eland, a nyala, an impala, a blue wildebeest, and a wart hog.
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  Sandie & Dale Karch are on safari in Africa.
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  Sandie and Dale Karch, owners of 3Rivers Archery, are currently in pursuit of African plains game in Melorani.
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  Dale is mostly playing camera man intending to get some good footage of Sandie's adventures.
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  Join Dale Karch, owner of 3Rivers Archery, Denny Sturgis Jr., Rich Niblock, and Kevin Fasen as they pursue African plains game.
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  Dale Karch did a bowbuilding seminar, there were hundreds of bows to try out including our own Tomahawk Bows, and vendors galore!
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  "Team T-Hawk" stats: Dale Karch 2-javalina, Rich Niblock 2-javalina, Eric Radcliffe 1-javalina 1-feral hog, Denny Sturgis Jr. 2-javalina, a

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  3Rivers owner, Dale Karch, shows traditional bow setups from tape on reels to the more sophisticated AMS retriever reels, as well as arrow selection, arrow setup and some of the more handy accessories available.Once the bows are ready the fishing action starts.More than 30 minutes of nonstop bowfishing action with Dale, Byron Ferguson, and Byron's two sons Shawn and Zach.
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  Dale Karch, Byron Ferguson & sons bowfishing

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  3Rivers owner, Dale Karch, shows traditional bow set up from tape on reels to the more sophisticated AMS retriever reels, as well as arrow selection, arrow setup, and some of the more handy accessories available . Once the bows are ready, the fishing action starts.Over 30 minutes of nonstop bowfishing action with Dale, Byron Ferguson, and Byron's two sons Shawn and Zach.
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  Dale is one of them.He prefers shooting a tab for everything and anyone who's seen him shoot knows he can shoot well in any situation.When shopping for just the right glove or tab for you, pick out a couple that appeal to you and test-drive them.See what feels best and shoots best for you.
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  Dale has been shooting one of the regular split finger models for about three years now.He switched to these because, as he puts it, "They don't wear out."

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  In 1999, Dale and Sandie Karch purchased the business from founder Steve Ferree.
  ...
  Sandie and Dale Karch are a motivated Christian couple from Wisconsin and were no strangers to traditional archery.
  ...
  Our owner, Dale Karch, has been adding to his Pope & Young collection on display.Dale also has many of his African animals on display for your enjoyment.
  ...
  Sandie enjoys working side-by-side with Dale, her partner in life, and in business.
  ...
  Dale's more than 20 years experience as a Tool and Die Maker certainly taught him an important lesson.There's no such thing as "good enough," you keep working until it's done right.That's a good attitude for a bowyer to have.His Tomahawk Bows, of which he is very proud, are built to his exacting standards.Quality and craftsmanship through and through.Every bow that Dale builds is built as though he was going to hunt with it himself.And he takes his hunting seriously!An avid hunter, he enjoys pursuing any and all kinds of big or small game with the bow and arrow.He's even enjoyed some success in his adventures.Just ask him, he'd be happy to share a story or two.
  
  Dale admits he's a die-hard bow hunter who has pursued; moose, elk, bear, whitetail, mule deer, caribou, small game, and African game.With over 30 years hunting experience, he's also had his share of misses.
  
  Dale is very proud to have served on the Board of Wisconsin Traditional Archers (WTA) for five years, serving as president for two terms.He is a Certified Bow Hunter Safety Instructor, and a member of the Pope & Young Club.He is also currently serving on Compton Board of Directors as Treasurer.
  
  As a Tool & Die Maker for 20 plus years, he has been making his own tools of the trade since day one.It was only natural for Dale to start making his own hunting equipment.Thus came Tomahawk Bows.After 3 years of full-time bow building, Dale purchased 3Rivers Archery and moved his family from Wisconsin to Ashley, Indiana.This is where he continues to live a dream come true, thanks to God and family.
  ...
  In the late 80's, Dale Karch purchased his first custom bow.Being a Tool and Die Maker by trade, he critiqued the bow's quality and craftsmanship.He knew that with his skills, he could produce a bow of better quality.So Dale and his good friend Greg built their first form and heat box.The rest is history.
  
  Using his first Tomahawk Bow, a 53# recurve, Dale shot a Pope & Young black bear in Wisconsin the following year.From there, friends and family started requesting bows and his new hobby took off and quickly grew to be a small business.
  
  Since their home had no basement, Dale built his bows in a utility porch, on top of the washer and dryer.Being frustrated from having to move the bows every time she did laundry, Sandie relented to taking a second mortgage to build Dale a garage/shop.
  
  After much sweat (we started in August) with the help of many, many good friends, Dale's "toy shop" was done.We built a 28' x 48' building on our 10 acre property in Princeton, Wisconsin.The bow business took off from there.However, our bow customers also kept asking for additional supplies like strings, armguards, cases, etc.Dale got a dealers application from 3Rivers Archery and started to purchase some of these supplies.Since he traveled most weekends to various shoots and show to display his bows, he kept his supplies in big rubber tubs.
  ...
  Before long, Dale quit his day-time job as a Tool and Die Maker and started building Tomahawk Bows full time.Like many bow makers, Dale thought if he "could just get his bows into the 3Rivers catalog".
  ...
  While Dale still designs Tomahawk Bows and oversees quality control, he currently has little time to build bows.Great Plains is now building Tomahawk Bows, using our designs and forms.

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  Giving our children out presence instead of presents is the topic discussed with Dale Karch of 3Rivers Archery.

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