Campfire Chat with Black Widow Bows
While attending the PBS Gathering in Springfield, MO, T.J. took a short drive to Nixa to visit with the owners of Black Widow Bows.
Gerald (Jerry) Welch Remembered
It is with a heavy heart I share the sad news that the Longbow world has lost one of the greats. Gerald (Jerry) Welch of Welchman Longbow Company passed March 18, 2020. His dear wife, Pat Welch, asked that I share this sad news, and that the Welchman Longbow Company is no longer [...]
Fen Shot a Hog
Every now and then something extraordinary happens unexpectedly. Those of you who've been following my traditional bow hunting videos for long will have seen Fen on some of the previous hunts. Both he and his brother Coye have been shooting selfbows since they could walk, but I'd never have expected this [...]
A Crazy Stalker
“Are you nuts?” my buddy, Dave, asked. It was not a rhetorical question. I got the impression that he was legitimately concerned about my mental health. He did not smile and was obviously waiting for an answer. I had just informed him that I was planning to stalk turkeys with my recurve. No [...]
Corned Meat for Reuben Egg Rolls
Right before humans started shooting arrows at animals we started curing meat over a fire. It is a multi-millennia strong tradition. But why? Two reasons, really. The first reason that humans began to cure things is for simple food preservation. Refrigerators and freezers in households are a very recent invention. Prior to these, [...]
52 Years in the Making
The morning temperature was a brisk 2 degrees F, but, by afternoon we were treated to a HEATWAVE. Temps had steadily risen throughout the day and had now reached a sweltering 23 degrees F. The plan was to place a decoy, (w/o antlers), near a small cornfield that intersected two clover fields. My [...]
Saddle Hunting Explosion
In the Apr/May 2019 issue of TBM, I penned an article introducing saddle hunting to those who may be unfamiliar with the concept. I had no idea of the explosion that was about to take place in the saddle hunting world since submitting that article. Back then there were only two commercially available [...]
Fred Bear: The Early Years
Growing up with a 35-cent shotgun and a $35 motorcycle, he came to archery late, inspired by a film! I remember him as engaging, cordial, mildly surprised, it seemed, by his own celebrity. “I’ve had more than my share of fun,” he admitted with a self-effacing grin. His humility endeared Fred Bear to [...]
Time Doesn’t Stand Still
A second is a very small amount of time as measured in some sports activities such as track and field, swimming, etc. Archery is not typically thought of in these terms. Some archers are technically driven to determine the speed of an arrow as it tracks per second. I was challenged to make [...]
Wild Game Cook-off (Elk Burger)
Wild game cook-offs are a great way to find creative ways to make the most of your harvest. In this video from Randy Newberg, Hunter on YouTube, they use elk burger and see who can come up with the best possible dish. There are endless possibilities of recipes you can do [...]