Watch this Great Shot with a Recurve on a Spring Turkey
It's springtime and the turkeys are calling. Watch this short video of Kyler Moore taking a spring turkey with his recurve.
KUIU Introduces the PRO Divide 4500 Pack
DIXON, CALIFORNIA – Adding to the modular KUIU PRO pack system, KUIU announced the release of the new PRO Divide 4500. Combining the best features and capabilities in pack design, the PRO Divide 4500 is built for assembled optics carry and improved organization for long weekend backpack hunts. Featuring the unique Divided pocket with dual [...]
Big Chill
Understanding Hypothermia Back when I was young, when someone got lost in the woods and was found dead three weeks later the cause of death was usually listed as “exposure.” I didn’t know what that meant, and neither did anyone else. Nowadays we would more accurately ascribe most such deaths to hypothermia, a [...]
Video: Improve Your Shot with Proper Form
15 years ago Clay Hayes converted from a compound bow to a traditional bow. Since then he has become a great resource for woodsmanship and traditional archery information. In this video Clay explains some basic tips including: Proper Back Tension Aiming: Instinctive Vs. Gap Shooting Point On Distance Proper Form [...]
Write On! So you want to be an outdoor writer…
Perhaps the most enjoyable aspect of my long run as Co-editor of this magazine (and yes, I’m still deeply involved although not in that capacity) was working with our fine contributors, many of whom became friends. Some of them were established writers who consistently submitted well-written material on appropriate topics, making my job [...]
Encountering a Trophy Mule Deer With a Traditional Bow
Remi Warren is known for his incredible footage, but it's usually with a compound bow in his hands. This short, self filmed video captures a moment where Remi experienced the rush of seeing a trophy mule deer while hunting with a recurve bow. How he was able to get such a close [...]
Technology in the Hunting World
“Bowhunting connects me to the ways of the past and my ancestors.” “I choose to bowhunt for the more primitive aspect.” Hearing those statements from a modern day bowhunter may make you shake your head and chuckle. It’s not an altogether inaccurate statement, as there is certainly some truth behind it. However, it [...]
Hunting with an Alpacka Raft
There have been specific scenarios after hiking into a particular area that contained a lake or stream system that I’ve found myself wishing I had some sort of watercraft to maximize the area’s potential. However, the majority of the time a traditional canoe or kayak is just out of the question. But what [...]
Traditional Bowhunter’s Journey—Beka Garris
John Schneider of Food Afield Podcast sat down with Beka Garris and talked about life, family and traditional bowhunting (see Show Notes below). If you enjoy this episode, please share with your friends. Click this link to listen to other podcasts in the series. Traditional Bowhunter's Journey Beka Garris is a busy [...]
Traditional Bowhunter’s Journey-Jeff Lander
John Schneider of Food Afield Podcast sat down with Jeff Lander, who relationship goes back to their 20's. (see Show Notes below). If you enjoy this episode, please share with your friends. Click this link to listen to other podcasts in the series. Traditional Bowhunter's Journey Jeff and I go way back. [...]