Bohning Archery

Bohning Archery is an archery company that has operated continuously since 1946 in Lake City, Michigan, USA. Founder Rollin Bohning — a chemist with a passion for archery and bowhunting — combined both disciplines to develop the first advanced fletching and broadhead adhesives, which revolutionized arrow building in the mid-twentieth century. Early collaboration with archery pioneers such as Doug Easton and Fred Bear, legendary figures behind modern arrow materials and bow platforms, established Bohning as a key player in the growing industry. Nearly eight decades of uninterrupted presence in Lake City speaks to the brand's exceptional staying power and its enduring reputation among archers worldwide.

Vanes – the flagship product and continuous innovation

Bohning Archery is best known as a manufacturer of plastic arrow vanes, available in dozens of size and color variants for every archery discipline. The flagship Griffin Vane was developed following months of large-scale material testing carried out by a team of experienced archers. Four prototypes were evaluated and eliminated in sequence against durability and aerodynamic benchmarks — two were rejected for insufficient mechanical strength, and a third failed to deliver the required stabilization characteristics. The fourth material met all criteria and went into production. Griffin Vane is manufactured at the Bohning facility in Lake City, Michigan. The lineup covers vanes for compound, recurve, and traditional bows, along with specialized models for 3D shooting and Olympic competition.

Adhesives, nocks, and complete arrow-building supplies

Complementing the vanes is a full range of chemical and assembly products for DIY arrow building — one of Bohning's core specializations since the company's founding. Adhesives are available in formulations with varying cure times and flexibility, from fast-setting single-component instant glues to two-component epoxy systems designed for hunting points and broadheads. Nocks come in a wide selection of colors and sizes compatible with popular arrow shafts. Arrow wraps — colored adhesive sleeves used to mark and trace arrows — make field identification easier and improve vane adhesion to the shaft. Bowstring wax and maintenance compounds round out the brand's chemical portfolio.

Fletching jigs and accessories

Bohning produces one of the most comprehensive lineups of fletching jigs on the market — tools for precise vane installation at straight and helical offsets, ensuring consistent arrow geometry shot after shot. Side and back quivers, arrow transport cases, and small maintenance accessories for bows and strings complete the offering for archers looking for a one-stop source of quality archery equipment.

Bohning Archery at MILITARY

In the Bohning Archery category at MILITARY you'll find Griffin vanes and other vane models, fletching and broadhead adhesives, nocks, fletching jigs, bowstring wax, and archery accessories from this legendary Lake City, Michigan company. Nearly 80 years of archery tradition, ongoing innovation, and products built by genuine enthusiasts — that's Bohning Archery, for every archer from recreational shooter to competitive athlete.