With Summer in full swing and the temperatures blazing, thinking about gear for use in colder conditions may not be at the top of your agenda. But now is the perfect time to be finalizing your mid-to-late season gear lists and taking care of business. Time waits for no man (or woman) and [...]
Back around 2005 was when I first took the plunge into bowhunting. Unbeknownst to me, I also became a “traditional archery nerd” at the same time. My father shot a Bear recurve back in his bowhunting days, so of course, I gravitated toward anything adorned with the Bear Archery logo, especially vintage gear. [...]
One of the greatest joys in life are children. It could be our own children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews, or that weird kid that lives down the street. It’s been said time and time again, that our children are the future, and that definitely is true when it comes to traditional bowhunting. Fortunately, [...]
Recently, Bear Archery celebrated the 1970 introduction of Fred Bear’s innovative Take-Down bow. This design truly revolutionized the industry, and is still sought after today. To honor the genesis of this iconic design, Bear released a 50th Anniversary edition earlier this year. With the curse of Covid19 ravaging through every industry and level [...]
Archery ranges and outdoor events have been re-opening across the country. It’s a safe bet that most us have been jonesing to get to the range, and shoot some 3D courses! Kifaru International’s latest release comes just in time with their new Field Quiver. Kifaru describes this new offering as a “modular American [...]
Join Chris Shelton as he bow hunts Western Maryland public land. The cycle is a tribute to our constant involvement with the natural environment that surrounds us. Whitetails, black bears and the smaller critters that you'll find in the woods make an appearance in this short film. Join Chris throughout his [...]
Optics can play a large role in any hunting venture, and in some cases they are crucial. I know from experience that there have been times when I’ve left the binoculars at home, and then ended up verbally assaulting myself for doing it. Stowing your binoculars away in your pack is almost as [...]
We have some news to share about upcoming changes at Traditional Bowhunter Magazine. Below is T.J.'s editorial from the Jun/Jul 2020 issue. The Winds of Change We are excited to announce that Traditional Bowhunter® Magazine (TBM) will be transitioning to a direct sales publication over the next several months, relying on subscriptions—both digital [...]
South Cox and Jake Veldhaus of Stalker Stickbows travel back to the unforgiving backcountry of Colorado in search of High County Mule Deer and ultimately find opening day success. For more information visit www.stalkerstickbows.com
There’s something to be said about keeping things simple, clean, and all in one place. When it comes to the knives you bring with you into the field, why should it be any different? Tyto Knives (pronounced: Tee-Toe) has the perfect solution in one tidy, lightweight, minimalistic package: The Backcountry Roll! Tyto’s mission [...]
