The basics of bowfishing are something you can learn easily and won't cost you an arm and a leg.   As a person who truly enjoys history, I often find myself thinking of days long gone. My favorite time periods are the Stone Age, Pre-Columbus America, and Fur Trade Era of America in the 1830’s. What is attractive to me...

The options are seemingly endless when it comes to fletching arrows. Color variations, fletching lengths, wraps, and deciding on whether to use feathers or vanes are all decisions archers and hunters must consider. Looking beyond all of the options when it comes down to actually fletching your arrows the process is pretty straightforward. The best step for success is to...

Being able to navigate the waters of arrow spine selection can be tricky for beginners. This brief guide should set you on the path to ensuring you buy the correct arrow for your particular bow.  Buying archery gear, especially for the beginner, can be a bit daunting. Depending on what you’re buying, you may need to consider draw weight, arrow speed,...

If you are choosing a recurve bow for the first time make sure to take these key concepts into consideration. A standard recurve bow  I remember the innate feeling of the natural wood finish in my hand, invigorating me and carrying with it a sense of magic. Although simple, it occupied my mind like no fancy technological gadget ever could. I shot...

A quick guide to determining the correct bowstring length for your bow Have you ever needed to replace a bowstring, only to realize you don't know the correct bowstring length your bow nees? With over 38,000 sporting goods stores in the U.S. most of us have probably left that determination up to our favorite store or manufacturer. Even though many bows...

Understanding how a compound bow actually works is critical for both beginner and seasoned archers.       Background With stone arrow points dating as far back as 61,000 years, it is safe to say the relationship between humans and archery is deeply rooted. For thousands of years archery served more or less as a tool for hunting and war. Archery developed differently around...