Bear left his home, a small farm, when he was only 21 years old to pursue opportunities in Detroit’s growing auto industry.Īlthough Bear grew up in a hunting family, he did not start bow hunting until 1929. on March 5, 1902, Bear was an American author, video host, bow maker, and traditional bow hunter. Today is March 5, which also happens to be Fred Bear’s birthday.īorn in Waynesboro, Penn.