25 Reasons Archery is Good For Kids
Make a Flemish Twist Bowstring
Clay Hayes and Twisted Stave Media brings us a nice video showing how to make a Flemish twist bowstring. If you choose to try this process, remember there are several different string materials. Older bows that don't have reinforced tips should only use Dacron or B55 string material. All major traditional [...]
Elkheart’s Elk or Venison Jerky
If you've been around these parts for a while, you may have seen or even tried this recipe before, either in Traditional Bowhunter or the book A Man Made of Elk; but give it a second try anyhow, as the version below reflects several subtle improvements and makes the best game jerky I've [...]
Gap Shooting—Baseline Gap Part 2
Most folks have heard the term “gap shooting,” but some confusion remains about its meaning. In a general sense it refers to using the tip of the arrow as an aiming reference by coming to full draw and visually placing it below what you want to hit. There are many ways to do [...]
The High Country
South Cox, of Stalker Stickbows, travels to the unforgiving backcountry of Colorado to experience the familiar struggles and tribulations of trying to harvest a High Country mule deer with traditional archery tackle. This is not just another hunting film! As with other films produced by The Push, the video footage of [...]
Gutless Field Dressing
Are you a gutless hunter? There are pros and cons to gutless field dressing of your game. This video from Elk101.com is a good tutorial for how to field dress an animal without gutting it. DISCLAIMER: Check your own state's regulations as some states have specific requirements for removing meat from [...]
Are You Ready for Hunting Season?
Yana Robertson is Pure Venatic! It's not a matter of "getting" ready, but living a lifestyle where you are always ready for hunting. Sound like any traditional bowhunters that you know? We don't just hunt in the fall, we live the traditional life year 'round. P.S. Watch for our cameo appearance. [...]
Arrow Choices
This article is reprinted from the Oct/Nov 2018 issue, Skin a Cat column. Tell us your favorite hunting arrow in the poll and the end of the article. Wood Although no one knows exactly how long bows and arrows have been part of human culture, their use as weapons and hunting tools has [...]
Answering Nature’s Call
Well, here's a topic that affects everyone, but nobody likes to talk about. There is a right way to poop in the woods! (Stop snickering.) You might think everyone already knows this, but I'm guessing that's not true. Be a good steward of the land, and keep the backcountry safe and [...]
Alaska Black Bear With a Traditional Bow
Check out this self shot video from a long time TBM subscriber as he stalks black bear in a remote area on Alaska's Prince of Wales Island! Even for the most seasoned and experienced hunter, this video will give you a surge of adrenaline. Experiences like this is what hunting with a [...]