Tip of the Week
Become a better archer, one tip at a time.
We aim to preserve the heritage of the bow and arrow by being the premier source for inspiration, motivation and education that will foster a community of traditional bowhunters for years to come.
Cutting Feathers for Arrow Fletching
There are many ways to cut feathers before fletching an arrow, but this tip will also work when cutting feathers that are already on the shaft. Sometimes it[...]
A Cheap, Efficient Lantern Case
For years I tried to find a lantern case that would protect my old Coleman Model 200A lantern. My father gave me this lantern over forty years ago,[...]
Paper Trail
Lots of hunters I know use surveyor's tape to mark the last known sign when trailing a wounded animal, but there's a better alternative: toilet paper. TP has[...]
Identifying the Sex of an Elk from its Tracks
There are lots of hypotheses on how to determine the sex of a deer or elk from its footprints. The following technique was shown to me by my[...]
Secure Screw-in Arrowheads with Paraffin Wax
Paraffin wax, generally found near the home canning supplies, is an excellent thread-lock and “anti-seize” lubricant for steel or aluminum threads that are in contact with aluminum or[...]
