How to Clean a Turkey
Getting the meat off a turkey is very easy using Fred Eichler's method. He also shows us where to cut to get the beard and tail, if you want those for a trophy.
Face Camouflage
Face Mask I have a long history of experimentation with various ways to keep my face from spooking game. The problem is real. No matter what clothing you’re wearing, the human face always seems to stand out. I always noted this when I was hunting with others. The problem is especially acute for [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]