Karl Bethke

Shooter Profile

Type of Bow: Recurve, Compound
Type of Shooting: ASA, IOB, NFAA, Hunting
Competitive Category: Hunting, Media, US National
Years of Archery Experience: 21
Years Using VaneTec Products: 1
Archery History: I am owner of Rushoutdoors we make hunting DVD"s mostly shot here in the Midwest but we do travel out west to hunt also. I have been in the archery business for the last 10 yrs. I Have been shooting for the last 21 yrs. I have shot many different animals with a bow from antelope, caribou, elk, muledeer, whitetail, sheep,and a few others. I also helped in the design of a couple broadheads, and a stablelizer for Rockymountian before they were bought by Rage.
Shooting Accomplishments: I have won the Milwaukee Sentinel, Midwest archery Champion ships, And many local money shoots. Also have been lucky enough to shoot many P&Y animals with my bow. I am a hunters Education Instructor for the state of Wisconsin,and teach the archery part of the course.
Current Sponsors: Vanetec, Obsession Archery, Summit Treestands, Scent Blocker,Hammer BowHangers, NAP, Obsession Scents.
Equipment Used: Obsession Lethal Force. Easton fullmetal jackets, Vanetec high profile vanes. Thunderhead 125, Dreamseason silent shell, boa Boots, Carter release 2 Special, Summit stands, Hammer Hanger, Sure loc sights.
Other Outdoor or Community Activities: Hunters education instructor, Wisconsin learn to hunt program, Deer and Turkey.
Short Bio and Other Interests: I am 44 yrs of age and very active in drag racing also in the summer. I race in the NMCA extreme street class the cars run in the low 8 sec range to high 7's at close to 180mph the cool part is they have to be legal to drive on the street, but don't get me wrong they are all out race cars. of course with my video business there is all of the prep to get ready for the hunting seasons. I really enjoy the food plotting and strategics for the hunts during the fall, and helping all of the guys that film for me in the fall.

History

Member for: 13 weeks 5 days