It's time to let the cat out of the bag...

[Mike Mecredy]

Hello all.  It's been another year down, making it 17 years Maddog Traditional Archery has been in business.  I'm blessed to have had a hand in kids getting their first bows, and building bows that have been part of putting meat on the table.  It's been great and I loved the support from those on Tradgang. 

But, it's time to start a new chapter of my life and do something else.  So I'll be closing it down around March- May time frame.  Between now and then I'll continue to build and use as much of my materials I have on hand.  I'm ending it on a good note, and in the black, and owning nothing to the banks.   I'm not in poor health or anything, and all aspects of my life are positive and in tact.  No other reason than it's time to move on, work less, live more, and stuff like that.   Thanks to all of you who have gave me work over the last 17 years. 

[John Whitaker]

Follow your heart Mike and trust in your gut! Thank you for your contributions to archery!
John

[Steelhead]

All the best in moving on and living more.Sounds like a good plan !

[shick]

Mike, it's always a good thing when we make changes on 'our terms'.  Good luck.
Shick

[Roy from Pa]

I understand Mike.

Best of luck on the next trail.

[katman]

Thank you for your service to our country and traditional archery. Good luck in your next chapter of your life Mike.
Bye the way still loving my follower extreme.

[Maclean]

Mike, that sounds perfect. Best of luck moving on, working less, and living more.

I'm 18 months from the same transition. Can't wait.

[trad_bowhunter1965]

Mike Congratulations and joy.

[Terry Green]

Congrats Sir!!! You certainly deserve it.  And thank YOU for being a great sponsor the whole time.  You should join us on one of the Laredo hunts next year.

[RIVERWOLF]

Yep....listen to the heart .....

Everyone owe's you and other bowyers a great deal of Thanks....Being a Bowyer is a high health risk job/hobby...Due to the material's being used...No matter the precautions , it always will come with very serious health risk. 


...Thank You Mike for all the beautiful bows/weapons you have built over these many years. Many  of which  will outlast all of us . Building life long memories everytime they are taken afield...........   

Best in the New Chapter of your life....Enjoy it to the fullest !

sincerely,
Ralph"Riverwolf"Webb
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[kennym]

Mike, you have built a quite a following.  Thanks for building a great bow that is affordable, and especially for the working man's kids.

Enjoy your journey, my friend!

[Lefty]

My daughter owns 2 of your bows Mike!  Thanks to the many years you gave to the archery community and especially to the kids!!  I wish you nothing but the best!!!  You are truly a gentleman and craftsman!

[KSshrewman]

Good luck!  Change is good.

[4runr]

Good luck Mike!
Thanks for all you've done for the kids!!

[abbatoys]

Glad you can go out on your own terms Mike. Have had a couple of your quality bows.....

[rastaman]

Good luck Mike in your new journey!  You have truly given a lot of yourself to others!

[Possum Head]

We wish you well Mike and we'll miss you as a Sponsor and crafter of bows many children and adults alike will enjoy even after most of us are gone.

[elkken]

Best to ya Mike ... your contributions have been many 

[Sam McMichael]

Wishing you the best in your new adventures. Thank you for your contributions to Trad archery. So long, friend.

[Bisch]

Best of luck in your future endeavors!!!!!

Bisch