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BEAR Bear Wizard Traditional Youth Bow Set
The Wizard Youth Bow Set comes ready to shoot with two Safetyglass™ arrows. The recommended age range for children is 5 to 10 years old. The Wizard is a 44-inch-long ambidextrous bow that features durable composite limbs and up to 18 lb. draw weight and up to 24-inch draw length range. It's never too early to share Bear with the next generation of archers. HIT THE RANGE: Beginner bow set comes ready to shoot with two Safetyglass™ arrows WIDELY ACCOMODATING: Features 10-18 lb. draw weight and 17- to 24-inch draw length range TRADITIONAL DESIGN: 44-inch long ambidextrous bow features durable composite limbs AGES 5 TO 10: Recommended age range for children is 5 to 10 years old
$39.99
BEAR Bear Firebird Youth Bow
The Firebird Youth Bow is recommended for children ages 12 years old and up. The Firebird is a 60-inch long ambidextrous bow that features durable composite limbs and a 30-35 lb. draw weight and a 22- to 28-inch draw length range. It's never too early to share Bear with the next generation of archers. RIGHTY & LEFTY: Beginner bow set features ambidextrous riser for left or right hand use RECOMMENDED AGE 12+: Recommended age range for children is 12 years old and up WIDELY ACCOMODATING: Features 30-35 lb. draw weight and 22- to 28-inch draw length range TRADITIONAL DESIGN: 60-inch long bow features durable composite limbs PROVEN SUCCESS: Bear Archery is America's No. 1 brand in youth and institutional bows
$59.99
BEAR Bear Titan Youth Bow
The Titan Youth Bow features an ambidextrous riser for left or right-hand use. The recommended age range for children is 12 years old and up. The Titan is a 60-inch long bow that features durable composite limbs and a 20-29 lb. draw weight and a 22- to 28-inch draw length range. It's never too early to share Bear with the next generation of archers. RIGHTY & LEFTY: Beginner bow set features ambidextrous riser for left or right hand use READY TO SHOOT: Durable composite limbs RECOMMENDED AGE 12+: Recommended age range for children is 12 years old and up WIDELY ACCOMODATING: Features 20-29 lb. draw weight and 22- to 28-inch draw length range TRADITIONAL DESIGN: 60-inch long ambidextrous bow features durable composite limbs
$59.99
BEAR Bear Titan Youth Bow Set
The Titan Youth Bow Set comes ready to shoot with two Safetyglass™ arrows. The recommended age range for children is twelve to sixteen. The Titan is a 60-inch long ambidextrous bow that features durable composite limbs and a continuous draw weight up to 29 lb. and a continuous draw length up to 28-inches. It's never too early to share Bear with the next generation of archers. HIT THE RANGE: Beginner bow set comes ready to shoot with two Safetyglass™ arrows RECOMMENDED AGE 12+: Recommended age range for children is 12 to 16 years old. WIDELY ACCOMODATING: Features 20-29 lb. draw weight and 22- to 28-inch draw length range TRADITIONAL DESIGN: 60-inch long ambidextrous bow features durable composite limbs
$64.99
BEAR Bear Flash Youth Bow Set
Featuring an ambidextrous riser design, the Flash is an introductory bow suggested for youths 11 years old and up. The integrated Whisker Biscuit Arrow Rest® – the safest rest in the archery industry and a $40 value – and sight pin are helpful in learning how to shoot. The Flash features a draw length range of 16 to 24 inches, a 5 to 18 lb. peak draw weight, and a brace height of 7". The let off is 60%. The Flash measures 47" long from end to end and comes ready to shoot with two Safetyglass™ arrows, arrow quiver, finger rollers, and armguard. Choose from two different color options – red and yellow. It's never too early to share Bear with the next generation of archers. READY TO SHOOT: 47" long introductory bow comes ready to shoot with two Safetyglass™ arrows ACCESSORIES INCLUDED: Set also includes Whisker Biscuit, 1-pin sight, finger rollers, armguard, and arrow quiver ICONIC WHISKER BISCUIT: Whisker Biscuit is the safest rest in archery industry and a $40 value RECOMMENDED AGES: 11+Recommended age range for youth children ages 11 and older
$69.99
BEAR Bear Valiant Youth Bow Set
The Valiant comes ready to shoot with finger rollers, arrow rest, and two Safetyglass™ arrows. The recommended age range for children is 4 to 7 years old. This 34” long bow is right-handed and features durable composite limbs with a 6.5-inch brace height, maximum 16.5 lb. draw weight, and a 14- to 18-inch draw length range. Choose from Flo Green or Flo Orange. It’s never too early to share Bear with the next generation of archers. READY TO SHOOT: Youth bow set comes ready to shoot with two Safetyglass™ arrows WHAT'S INCLUDED: This youth bow set also includes finger rollers and arrow rest RECOMMENDED AGES: Recommended age for children is 4 and up. ADJUSTABILITY: Features 7-16.5 lb. draw weight and 14- to 18-inch draw length range DEXTERITY: 34” long right-handed bow features durable composite limbs
$29.99
BEAR Bear Goblin Youth Bow Set
The Goblin Youth Bow Set comes ready to shoot with two Safetyglass™ arrows and a sight pin. The set also includes finger rollers, armguard, and arrow quiver. The recommended age range for children is 4 to 7 years old. The Goblin is a 44-inch long ambidextrous bow that features durable composite limbs and an 15-18 lb. draw weight and a 22- to 24-inch draw length range. It's never too early to share Bear with the next generation of archers. HIT THE RANGE: Beginner bow set comes ready to shoot with two Safetyglass™ arrows and sight pin READY TO SHOOT: Set also includes finger rollers, armguard, and arrow quiver AGES 4 TO 7: Recommended age range for children is 4 to 7 years old WIDELY ACCOMODATING: Features 15-18 lb. draw weight and 22- to 24-inch draw length range TRADITIONAL DESIGN: 44-inch long ambidextrous bow features durable composite limbs
$34.99
BEAR Bear Warrior Youth Bow Set (24.5") - RH - Camo
Modeled after adult compound bow designs, the Warrior is the perfect transition youth bow for young children to adolescents. With a 24 to 29 lb. peak draw weight, this right-hand only bow can help better prepare and train youth for the future. The Warrior has a draw length range of 19 to 25 inches and a brace height of 6.5". The let off is 60%. The Warrior Youth Bow Set comes ready to shoot with two Safetyglass™ arrows, Whisker Biscuit arrow rest – the safest rest in the archery industry and a $40 value, a 1-pin sight, arrow quiver, and armguard. The Warrior features durable composite limbs and riser and is intended for right-handed use only. It's never too early to share Bear with the next generation of archers. READY TO SHOOT: 24.5" axle-to-axle introductory bow comes ready to shoot with two Safetyglass™ arrows ACCESSORIES: Set also includes Whisker Biscuit, 1-pin sight, finger rollers, armguard, and arrow quiver TRUSTED PERFORMANCE: Whisker Biscuit is the safest rest in archery industry and a $40 value RECOMMENDED AGE: Recommended age range for youth children ages 11 and older EASY ADJUSTABILITY: Features 24 to 29 lb. draw weight and 19- to 25-inch draw length range
$109.99
BEAR Bear Crusader Traditional Youth Bow Set
For more than 80 years, Bear Archery has been America's No. 1 brand in youth and institutional archery. The Crusader Youth Bow Set comes ready to shoot with two Safetyglass™ arrows. The recommended age range for children is nine to twelve. The Crusader is a 51-inch long ambidextrous bow that features durable composite limbs and a continuous draw weight up to 20 lb. and a continuous draw length up to 28-inches. It's never too early to share Bear with the next generation of archers. Hit the Range Beginner bow set comes ready to shoot with two Safetyglass™ arrows Traditional Design 51-inch long ambidextrous bow features durable composite limbs Recommended Age 9+ Recommended age range for children is nine to twelve Widely Accomodating Features a continuous draw weight up to 20 lb. and a continuous draw length up to 28-inches
$44.99
BEAR Bear Wizard Traditional Youth Bow
The Wizard Youth Bow features an ambidextrous riser for left or right-hand use. The recommended age range for children is 5 to 10 years old. The Wizard is a 44-inch long bow that features durable composite limbs and a 10-18 lb. draw weight and a 17- to 24-inch draw length range. It's never too early to share Bear with the next generation of archers. RIGHTY & LEFTY: Beginner bow features ambidextrous riser for left or right hand use WIDELY ACCOMODATING: Features 10-18 lb. draw weight and 17- to 24-inch draw length range TRADITIONAL DESIGN: 44-inch long bow features durable composite limbs AGES 5 TO 10: Recommended age range for children is 5 to 10 years old
$34.99
BEAR Bear Brave Youth Bow Set
The Brave® is the perfect introductory bow for young children following the example of Mom and Dad. With a 26" axle-to-axle and 15 to 25 lb. peak draw weight, the Brave is suggested for ages eight and older. The Brave has a draw length range of 13.5 to 19.5 inches and a brace height of 5.5". The let off is 65%. The Brave Youth Bow Set comes ready to shoot with two Safetyglass™ arrows, Whisker Biscuit arrow rest – the safest rest in the archery industry and a $40 value, a 1-pin sight, arrow quiver, and armguard. The Brave is intended for right-handed use only. Choose from six different color options. It's never too early to share Bear with the next generation of archers. READY TO SHOOT 26" axle-to-axle introductory bow comes ready to shoot with two Safetyglass™ arrows ACCESSORIES Set includes Whisker Biscuit, 1-pin sight, finger rollers, armguard, and arrow quiver TRUSTED PERFORMANCE Whisker Biscuit is the safest rest in archery industry and a $40 value RECOMMENDED AGE Recommended age range for youth children ages eight and older WIDELY ACCOMODATING Accomodates 15 to 25 lb. draw weight and 13.5- to 19.5-inch draw length range
$79.99 - $89.99
BEAR Bear Youth Bow Set - Apprentice
Throughout time, archery has been passed down from generation to generation and Bear Archery has remained America’s No. 1 brand in youth. The Apprentice comes ready to shoot with finger rollers, arrow rest, two Safetyglass™ arrows. The recommended age range for children is 4 to 7 years old. This 27” axle-to-axle bow is right-handed and features durable composite limbs with an 8.5-inch brace height, 6 to 13.5 lb. draw weight, and a 13- to 24-inch draw length range. It’s never too early to share Bear with the next generation of archers. COLORS: Color options include Flo Green and Flo Orange READY TO SHOOT: Youth bow set comes ready to shoot with two Safetyglass™ arrows WHAT'S INCLUDED: Set also includes finger rollers and arrow rest RECOMMENDED AGES: Recommended age for children is 4 and up. DESIGNED FOR YOUTH: Features 6-13.5 lb. draw weight and 13- to 24-inch draw length range DEXTERITY: 27” axle-to-axle right-handed bow features durable composite limbs
$39.99
BEAR Bear Spark Youth Bow Set
Featuring an ambidextrous riser design, the Spark is a beginner bow suggested for youths ranging 5 to 10-year-olds. The integrated Whisker Biscuit Arrow Rest® – the safest rest in the archery industry and a $40 value – and sight pin are helpful in learning how to shoot. The Spark features a draw length range of 16 to 25 inches, a 5 to 10 lb. peak draw weight, and a brace height of 8.5". The Spark measures 32 3/4" long from end to end and comes ready to shoot with two Safetyglass™ arrows. COLORS: Choose from three different color options – flo green, flo orange and flo purple. READY TO SHOOT: Beginner shoot through riser bow set comes with the Whisker Biscuit the safest rest in the archery industry WHAT'S INCLUDED: Set also includes two Safetyglass™ arrows and a sight pin RECOMMENDED AGES: Recommended age range for youth and children ages 5 through 10 ADJUSTABLE DRAW WEIGHT: Features 5 to 10 lb. draw weight range ADJUSTABLE DRAW LENGTH: Offers 16 to 25-inch draw length range
$49.99
First Shot & Youth Bows
First Shot and Youth Bows are scaled-down bow and arrow sets built for a kid, not a shrunk-down version of an adult rig. Draw weight starts light, draw length adjusts as a young archer grows, and the whole archery set is sized so a first bow actually feels good in a kid's hands instead of fighting them. This is the gear that turns "can we try archery" into an actual outdoor activity the whole family can do together, allowing kids to gain archery experience either at home or at an archery range.
Most youth rigs in this collection come packaged as a full bow set with arrows and the accessories needed to start shooting the same day the box arrives, so there's no guessing about what else to buy. These aren't toy bows or plastic bow kits from the toy aisle. They're real beginner archery equipment, just built at kid scale, which is why so many indoor ranges and school archery programs use a similar setup for their youngest archers.
Youth Bow Features and Construction
Adjustable Draw Weight and Draw Length
Every youth bow in this collection is built to adjust in both draw weight and length as a kid grows. Draw length adjusts independently, so the bow fits the kid's actual arm span and posture instead of forcing an awkward reach or a cramped shot. That flexibility is the reason these bows turn into something a kid actually keeps using at all skill levels.
Safe, Beginner-Friendly Arrows
Youth bow sets pair with arrows built for beginner hands, including suction cup arrows, which are common for indoor range use and backyard shooting. These arrows with lighter fiberglass or aluminum shafts are more kid-friendly than adult arrows, matching the lower draw weight of a youth bow and keeping the whole set balanced for a kid's strength and coordination.
Simple, Durable Construction
Youth bows are built to survive drops, garage storage, and consistent use. The bowstring, limbs, and riser are built simpler than an adult compound bow, with fewer moving parts to adjust or break, meaning a parent can hand a boy or girl a bow and let them shoot without babysitting a bow press or a complicated cam system. The bow holds up through the inevitable drop on the driveway or the trip in the back of the car.
Youth Bows vs. Toy Bows vs. Adult Compound Bows
A toy bow, a stick and string, or a plastic bow from a big box store looks similar to a real youth bow at a glance, but the shooting experience is nowhere close. Toy bows and Nerf dart-style sets are built for pretend play and can still be a lot of fun, but they are not real hand-eye coordination and eye coordination practice, and they can't be adjusted as a kid grows. Real youth bows like First Shot & Youth Bows use actual limbs and a real bowstring, so the shot feels and behaves like archery, not a game.
On the other end, a full-size adult compound bow is too much for a young archer. The draw weight is too high, the draw length doesn't adjust down far enough, and the price tag is a lot to risk on a kid who's still deciding if archery is for them. Youth bows sit in the middle, real enough to teach proper form and safety, and are sized right so a kid can actually pull it back and hit a target with some consistency.
Brands of Youth Bows We Carry
Genesis
Genesis is the name behind most youth archery programs in schools and 4-H clubs, and for good reason. The Genesis mini and standard Genesis bows use a single-cam design with no let-off, which means a kid can't over-draw the bow, an important safety feature for a first bow. Draw weight and draw length both adjust on the same bow, so one Genesis can carry a young archer from their very first shot through several years of growth without buying a new bow every season.
Bear Archery Youth Line & Easton
Bear's youth compound bows step up in draw weight and features for kids who've outgrown a true beginner rig but aren't ready for an adult bow. These youth rigs still adjust across a wide draw weight and draw length range, but they add more accessories and a more grown-up look, which matters to a kid who wants their gear to feel like the real thing their parents shoot.
Easton's beginner recurve kit is a 52-inch ambidextrous bow with a 10- to 20-pound draw weight. The set includes a bow, quiver, three arrows, sight, finger protector, and an armguard, so a young archer can start shooting right away.
Hoyt & PSE
Hoyt's Fireshot is a USA-built youth compound for kids who are serious about target shooting or bowhunting. Its 18- to 28-inch draw length and draw weights up to 51 pounds let it grow with the archer for years.
PSE's Youth Maxim is an affordable, right-handed compound set for young archers with a 22-inch draw length and 22-pound draw weight. The package includes a sight pin, rest, quiver, arrows, finger savers, and an armguard.
How to Choose the Right Youth Bow
Start with the kid's size and strength, not their age. Draw length should roughly match arm span, and a bow shop can measure this in a couple of minutes. Draw weight should feel light enough that a kid can hold the bow at full draw for a few seconds without shaking, since a bow that's too heavy teaches bad habits and takes the fun out of it fast.
Think about how the bow will be used, too. A kid shooting mostly at an indoor range or backyard target does fine with a basic Genesis-style set, while a kid interested in outdoor games, 3D courses, or eventually bow hunting benefits from a youth rig with more room to grow in draw weight. Budget matters, but the list price on most youth bow sets is modest compared to an adult compound bow, and a proper fitting at one of our shops beats guessing on gear a kid might outgrow in a year.
Bowfishing Arrow Rest FAQs
Most kids can start around age 6 to 8 with a light draw weight Genesis-style bow, though it really comes down to size and interest more than age. A shop fitting is the best way to confirm a kid is ready and to pick the right starting draw weight.
An adjustable youth bow like the Genesis Mini can last several years since draw weight and draw length both adjust on the same bow. Most kids don't need a new bow until they're ready for an adult-sized compound bow in their teens.
Most sets include the bow, a handful of arrows, an arm guard, and other accessories such as an arrow quiver, giving a family everything needed for that first shot without buying pieces separately.
Yes, when paired with the right arrows and basic range rules. Suction cup arrows and lighter shafts reduce the risk of injury, and the low draw weight of a youth bow keeps things safe for a group of kids taking turns at the target.
Definitely. These are real bows with adjustable draw weight and draw length, not toys, so a kid is learning proper form, safety, and hand-eye coordination from the very first shot, the same fundamentals they'd use on an adult bow later on as they develop their archery skills.