Home › Forums › Campfire Forum › newbie: books?

Viewing 5 reply threads
  • Author
    Posts
    • hongo11
        June 23, 2009 at 4:37 am
        Post count: 1
        #2524

        I’m a relative newbie to the trad bow. I’ve had a #30 recurve for years that I plinked around with from time to time, recently got a hand-me down #50 recurve that’s real short and hard to draw, but I love the thing. I’ve been practicing a lot, joined a club, got a hunting license. I’m suddenly very hungry for bow-info. Can anyone recommend any good bowhunting / archery books?

      • stickbow321
          June 23, 2009 at 10:37 am
          Post count: 9
          #10526

          3Rivers Archery has alot of great books and DVDs.

        • heydeerman
            June 25, 2009 at 8:09 pm
            Post count: 45
            #13222

            http://www.davidpetersenbooks.com/

          • IronCreekArcher
              July 12, 2009 at 4:15 pm
              Post count: 79
              #31879

              Mike Mitten “One with the Wilderness”

              Bryce Lambley “My Neck of the Woods”

              Anything by Gene Wensel, Jay Massey, Rodger Rothaar or David Petersen. You can’t go wrong with any of them…

            • Steve Sr.
                July 12, 2009 at 5:14 pm
                Post count: 344
                #31929

                One of your biggest and most constant sources of info on the subject will, of course, be within TBM.

                Many great suggestions above as well! Find them all in time.

                If you have a complete interest in our sport and history plays a big part, I’d also suggest any of the Traditional Bowyer’s Bible issues out. Many can be picked up reasonably on the auctions.

                They are a combo of hunting, history and bowmaking from various authors chosen for their expertise in several fields.

                G. Fred Asbel is another that will always keep your attention focused as well, in books or articles.

                Enjoy!!
                Steve

              • Patrick
                Member
                  March 28, 2010 at 6:27 pm
                  Post count: 1148
                  #44620

                  “The Traditional Bowhunter’s Handbook” is a must! I JUST got it a couple days ago, and I have to say the guy who wrote it seems to know what he’s talking about :wink:. It’s a great book, with tons of information. Another reason it’s so good, ESPECIALLY for the beginner, is that it’s a launching point to steer you into your next book, whatever or whoever the subject, due to all the book and video references. There’s ALOT more to it than that though.

              • Author
                Posts
              Viewing 5 reply threads
              • You must be logged in to reply to this topic.