Advanced Trade Point Techniques

In an issue of Traditional Bowhunter Magazine (TBM), Billy Berger had an article on how to make broadheads similar to the early trade points that were traded to Native Americans. (TBM Oct/Nov 16) The article explained how to cut these broadheads from circular saw blades. While Mr. Berger’s methods would probably produce a [...]

Advanced Trade Point Techniques2019-07-03T09:05:52-06:00

Recurve and Longbow Shooting Tips

Building Accuracy and Confidence This video from Clay Hayes will show you a few techniques that will help you tighten your arrow groups and improve both your accuracy and confidence in shooting. This is a little more advance shooting video so if you need instructions on the fundamentals of archery, including [...]

Recurve and Longbow Shooting Tips2019-07-03T09:05:52-06:00

A Look at Today’s Traditional Archery Market

Traditional archery has always been a part of my heart. Memories as a toddler playing Cowboys and Indians with my older brothers still flow through my adventurous mind encouraging me to continue my path of traditional archery. As young children we would build forts out of sticks and pretend to be far away from [...]

A Look at Today’s Traditional Archery Market2019-07-03T09:05:53-06:00

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 [...]

Elkheart’s Elk or Venison Jerky2019-07-03T09:06:18-06:00

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 [...]

Gap Shooting—Baseline Gap Part 22018-11-09T18:54:35-07:00

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 [...]

The High Country2018-10-31T15:13:48-06:00

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 [...]

Gutless Field Dressing2018-08-28T06:29:54-06:00

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. [...]

Are You Ready for Hunting Season?2018-10-15T16:37:36-06:00

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 [...]

Arrow Choices2018-08-30T15:49:45-06:00
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