1942 - Bear produces first Bear hunting movie.The archery business begins using the name Bear Archery Company 1940 - Bear Products is split into two companies, with Fred retaining the archery business and his partner keeping the automotive business.1937 - Bear hires Nels Grumley to begin making bows under the name "Bear Products by Grumley".1937 - Fred Bear patents first bow glove.
1933 - Bear Products Company opens in Detroit making archery equipment as a sideline.
1927 - Fred meets famous bowhunter Art Young in Detroit and becomes friends.1902 - Fredrick Bernard Bear born in Pennsylvania.