Compound Bow Comparator

Bear is one of the few archery companies that produce a bow for every single shooter on the market. The Species LD is an adult version of a hunting bow specifically designed to give shooters an entry level price without the sticker shock of a high end flagship model. Almost every adult shooter will fit within the 25-32-inch draw length range available on the Species LD, and it comes fully loaded with accessories for only $399! The Species LD has a forgiving and smooth single cam system, which shoots speeds up to 310 feet per second. This speed rating is not super impressive when compared to other models in the 2019 lineup. However, newer shooters may be more comfortable with a slower bow than fighting one with more speed when they are just starting out. Archery can be a difficult sport to get into considering all the options for rigs and equipment to outfit those bows. Bear does all the work and decision making for shooters with the Species LD, and anyone looking to get started in this great sport should look at the Species LD as potentially being their first archery equipment. Read full review...

Bear has always produced bows for every single shooter on the spectrum of hunting bows. The 2018 Species is designed to be an entry-level bow for adults wanting to give hunting a try, and it does not disappoint. For only $399, shooters get a great bow, backed by an outstanding name to help them get started in a sport where personal preferences force an endless number of options. Bear takes out all the guesswork, by giving shooters a fully rigged out bow with some pretty great shootability characteristics. Are the accessories the best offered on the market? Probably not, but it allows shooters to get started and get comfortable just shooting a bow, and upgrades can easily be made later on. Bear knew what they were doing in offering an entry-level bow in a single cam offering due to the smooth draw cycle and ease of shooting. However, the 320 feet per second speed rating is not too thrilling. For someone just getting started in the world of bow hunting, it would be tough to find a better package deal for $399. Read full review...

• Everything about the Species with 2 more inches of draw length
• Popular high let off of 80%
• Comes in right and left handed models
• $399 for a fully loaded bow

• Entry-level single cam bow for adults
• Compact 31-inch axel-to-axel measurement
• High let-off of 80%
• Suggested retail of only $399 fully loaded with accessories

• Accessories are not top of the line
• 310 feet per second is a bit slower than the original Species

• Accessories may need to be upgraded for some
• 320 feet per second is a little on the slow end of performance