There are several different types of clickers. Some attach to a bow’s riser and slide along the arrow; others attach to a bow’s limb and connect to the bowstring by utilizing a short chain and string. Most archers know it is best to replace the standard clicker chain with string to avoid chipping [...]
A lady having a yard sale gave me an old golf bag cart to get it out of her yard. Since I’m a tinkerer, I could see more than an old golf bag cart; I could see my new game cart! I attached some wooden boards to the cart using 3/4” conduit holders [...]
“Bowhunting connects me to the ways of the past and my ancestors.” “I choose to bowhunt for the more primitive aspect.” Hearing those statements from a modern day bowhunter may make you shake your head and chuckle. It’s not an altogether inaccurate statement, as there is certainly some truth behind it. However, it [...]
I have tried several other fletching jigs, but for me, the Arizona EZ Fletch (AZ) is king. I'd like to share a few tips that make it even easier to use. The first picture shows everything you'll need for the following tips. I got very frustrated when the AZ would shift on me [...]
John Schneider of Food Afield Podcast sat down with Johnathan Karch and talked about life, family and his family-owned business (see Show Notes below). If you enjoy this episode, please share with your friends. Click this link to listen to other podcasts in the series. Traditional Bowhunter's Journey This episode is a [...]
One of the best things about barebow shooting is its diversity. There is no one "correct" way to do it. Spend a day at most traditional shoots and you'll see people differing in how they hold the string, hold their bows, draw, anchor, and aim. Over the past 26 years I've tried countless [...]
Eight doe antelope streamed by 12 yards from the shooting hole in the ground blind, heading straight to my decoy. I jerked the black face mask down over my face in the sweltering 99-degree heat. The buck had to be close. Losing patience, I lowered my head to peek through a slit in [...]
This week on the Traditional Bowhunter's Journey Dr. Lewis joins John Schneider to discuss the topic of following up after the shot on big game. (see Show Notes below). If you enjoy this episode, please share with your friends. Click this link to listen to other podcasts in the series. Traditional Bowhunter's Journey [...]
When hunting in the backcountry of Colorado and elsewhere, you sometimes get caught in a rain shower and need to get warm and dry off quickly, or you might discover that you're lost and need to start a signal fire. I started making these fire starters about ten years ago, and have found [...]
There have been specific scenarios after hiking into a particular area that contained a lake or stream system that I’ve found myself wishing I had some sort of watercraft to maximize the area’s potential. However, the majority of the time a traditional canoe or kayak is just out of the question. But what [...]
