Who we are and why we do it!
I began competing in 3D archery tournaments around age 19. After a couple of years of competition I found myself competing in world archery competition tournaments. Also during that time I was sponsored by Hoyt for a few years which caused my passion for archery to continue to grow.
I began hunting with a bow 90% of the time. While only picking up my hunting rifle if I knew that my only shot opportunity would be 100+ yards. To be blunt things became too easy with a rifle and did not pose much of a challenge for me. One day (about 20 years ago) a good friend of mine invited me to go bowfishing with him. Back in the day our bowfishing consisted of wading knee deep in the water during the carp spawn. Which means we would only have a few weeks out of the year to bowfish. We would attach a stringer to our belt loop and drag our fish behind us as we waded in the shallow grassy areas. Needless to say when my arrow made it's first contact with a carp I knew that I had found yet another addiction that would bond my passion for archery.
I began working for a large corporation in the Information Systems department. My role started out in the mainframe area of IT (Information Technology). After a couple of years of working on the mainframe I moved into the application support area of IT and became a Sr. Systems Analyst. In a nut shell I was primary support for multiple software tools. This role included implementing upgrades, screen designs, migrations, report creation, teaching employees how to use the software, etc... Needless to say working in IT is a stressful job that takes up much of your life. For a guy like me who loves the outdoors you can only imagine how difficult it is to sit in a cubicle 8-12 hours a day.
I worked for this company for 18 years before the application support department was outsourced to India. I was very fortunate to make it through multiple reorganizations in the company yet I knew one day it would be my turn. I took that as a message from the Good Lord to use this as an opportunity to start my own archery shop and bowfish guiding business. I would finally be able to work in a field that I could truly enjoy. By doing this I would be able to share my outdoor experience with others. Especially children. I know I don't need to mention the danger that our hunting and fishing priveleges are in today due to people who have been misguided about our sport.
In closing I want everyone to know that I thank the Good Lord for all my blessings including my family and friends.
I hope you will reserve a trip with us so that I can meet you, make new friends and take you out for an exciting night of bowfishing. I will go above and beyond what it takes to make my customers happy. Thank you for checking out my site. Gene Hobbs
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I first put a bow in my hand around age 13. Since then I have taken over 130 whitetail deer, small game, a Canadian bear and about a gazillion fish. Little did I know back then how addicting this ride was going to be. I have since become so engulfed in archery that it never leaves my mind.
I also want to thank my wife. She has understood the passion I have for the outdoors. She has been ever so patient with me through the years while I am away for days at a time during hunting season and all night long while guiding clients during bowfishing season. Her understanding has made it easier for me to run this business and share the outdoors with others.
