The recurve bow was made popular in large part by Fred Bear, who was one of the first to build and sell recurve bows. Some recurves are made of all wood, some are laminated with wood and other substances. Metal recurve bows are even produced now. Many bowhunters hunt with recurve and the compound bow. They are both very different types of hunting tools, each with their own advantages and dis-advantages.
Some people make their own recurve bows.
Many compound bow makers also make recurve bows. The recurve bow is a classic hunting tool, used by many bowhunting deer hunters today. Some popular broadheads used by recurve bowhunters are made by Zwickey, Magnus, Patriot, Bear, and Grizzly. The longbow dates very far back, being used for a long time by indian tribes before bowhunting ever became popular as a sport. Many bowhunters make their own longbows, and a few major bow manufacturers also make longbows.