A feeling of relief

     If you've followed Coyote Creek Archery for any time at all you know by now that we're always evolving.  Over the past couple of years we've changed logos, bow models, and bow names.  The latest change is somewhat of a small change but still worth mentioning.  As of today, Coyote Creek Archery is no longer on social media.  For most entrepreneurs in 2018 this would be suicide!  For me it's a relief.  

     I started Coyote Creek Archery because of my passion for traditional archery and wanting to share this passion with others.  I love getting new people started in traditional archery and the look on their face the first time they shoot one of my bows or the first time they see their finished bow that they have spent their hard earned money on.  I'm not in it to make a lot of money or to see how many followers or likes I can get.  Social media has become a burden to me in so many ways.  When I was out hunting I felt like I needed to be taking pictures and posting everything that was going on rather than focusing on the hunt and spending time with my growing boys enjoying God's creation.  Facebook has always censored my posts.  When I try to promote a post or create an advertisement I would get a response saying that they don't allow the promotion of weapons or violence.  I try to stay out of politics but I served my country so that we can enjoy the freedoms that the Constitution affords us.  There is nothing violent about the bows that I create.  To me they are beautiful, yet very functional pieces of art.  I won't support a platform the doesn't support the first and second amendments, period.

     Next has been the recent Senate hearings of the Facebook CEO who also owns Instagram.  I just couldn't see posting information about myself, my family, and my company on a platform and allowing them to sell it off to 3rd parties.    

     Finally I noticed myself spending time on Facebook and Instagram and not conversing with my family.  What type of example was I setting as a father?  It was time for a change.  I am excited to embrace this decision and to move Coyote Creek Archery forward the old fashioned way, by making the best product for the lowest possible price.  By treating all customers as I would want to be treated, and through hard work and determination.  

     As the end of the school year nears, bow production will increase.  I have several orders to fill and I look forward to getting the new Smoky ready for production.  If you are in the market for a custom recurve or longbow give me a shout, there is still time to get one in your hands before fall!