Campfire Stories
A collection of stories about hunting with traditional bows.
Some are new stories, and some were published in past issues of Traditional Bowhunter® Magazine.
The Bowhiking Chronicles #091213: Late Start, Fell Apart
You’ve heard it likely thousands of times throughout your life: “The early bird gets the worm.” I suppose that it’s true; especially with elk hunting. I recall one September, being frustrated that “my[...]
Golden State Hog
As deer season faded away and winter settled in, I started to get excited about wild pigs. I live in an area with a large population of feral pigs, but there is little[...]
Goats in the Mist
I’ve spent a lot of time bowhunting mountain goats but my most memorable hunt was in 2018 when I flew into a remote lake using a friend’s floatplane service.[...]
Back to My Roots
Hunting is all about firsts. The first morning, the first bow, the first shot. Growing up in Central Pennsylvania, in a bowl of mountains, meant we were destined to be outdoors. My dad[...]
One Moose of a Challenge
“Dennis,” my guide whispered in my ear, “I think you’re going to have to go in on him on your own. He doesn’t seem to want to budge, and none of my grunting,[...]