About the Maker
Sixty-five years at the bench.
A handcrafted Wapiti bow riser
Keith Chastain founded Wapiti Bows in 1960. Since then, he has custom made archery equipment for bowhunters who wanted specifications they couldn't find across any counter. His fifty-plus years as a bowyer is more experience than most of the others lumped together.
Every Wapiti bow is individually handcrafted to order — one of the very few truly custom-made bows on the market today. Designed for ultra-high performance while maintaining simplicity and grace.
"Every Wapiti bow is individually handcrafted to order — one of the very few truly custom-made bows on the market today."
Keith is a Pope & Young Senior Member, a Life Member of the Colorado Bowhunters Association, and an NRA Member. Game taken with Chastain bows includes Mule deer, Whitetail, Blacktail, and Sitka deer; Mountain goats; Bighorn, Desert, and Dall sheep; Elk, Antelope, Caribou, Javelina, Moose; Black bear, Grizzly bear, and Cape Buffalo. Many made the Pope & Young listings.
Wapiti bows in the shop
The shop is in Colorado. Customers come from across the country and around the world.