Download or read book Setting Up the Perfect Hunting Bow written by Bill Winke and published by Petersen's Bowhunting. This book was released on 2009-05-01 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Petersen's Bowhunting field editor and bowhunting expert Bill Winke takes you through critical yet surprisingly easy steps to bow setup and maintenance. Along the way, he breaks down how bows and accessories work together and the best tuning methods to get your arrows shooting accurately. From paper tuning to getting fixed-blade broadheads to fly straight, Winke has taken the mystery and guesswork out of setting up an accurate hunting bow and produced an illustrative and in-depth tuning guide that will be a great addition to your bowhunting library.
Download or read book Precision Archery written by Steve Ruis and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2004 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book tells about target shooting, field competition and bow hunting.
Download or read book Bowhunting Pressured Whitetails written by John Eberhart and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2003-07-01 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to scout and prepare sites while leaving minimal evidence of human presence, and how to read deer sign to find the most productive places to hunt. Comprehensive coverage of scent control, including the use of odor-eliminating clothing.
Download or read book Traditional Bowyer s Handbook written by Clay C. Hayes and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-11-11 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I can't really explain my attraction to the bow and arrow. I can't explain the pull of a camp fire either, or the ocean, or the open hills where you can see forever. It's just there. These things are in all of us I think, some vestige of our primitive past buried so deep in our genome as to be inseparable from what it is to be human. What we think of as civilization is a new experiment in the eyes of Father Time. Experts say that humans have been around for some fifty thousand years. We've been carrying the bow for maybe five thousand (atlatls and spears before that), and pushing the plow for maybe two thousand. We have been hunters forever. We are built to run, to pursue big game on the open savannas, to kill and eat them. With the dwindling of the Pleistocene mega fauna, mammoths and such, the bow became more important and indeed helped to make us who we are today. It still holds that attraction, same as the hearth. When I was a kid I would make crude bows from green plum branches, big at one end and small at the other. A discarded hay string would serve as a bowstring. My arrows were fat and unfletched and would scarcely fly more than a few yards, usually tumbling over in midair. The small creatures around our home were plenty safe. When I was about 12 or so my brother brought me two old Ben Person recurves he'd found at a yard sale. One was a short bow, probably no more than 48 inches and the other was more of a standard size. They both drew about 50 lbs if I recall. That fall happened to be a good year for cottontails around our little farm and I spent countless hours walking the fields and shooting at them as they busted from underfoot. Although I'd get several shots a day I never did hit one on the fly but I remember that fall fondly nonetheless. The pleasure of jumping rabbits and seeing the feathered shaft streaking toward them was a thrill I've never forgotten. I made my first "real" bow when I was in high school, after getting a copy of the Traditional Bowyers Bible in the mail (more on this in a moment). My first bow, a decrowned mulberry flatbow, broke within about 10 shots. The second held together quite well and is probably still around somewhere and capable of shooting an arrow, though it would probably draw about 70lbs. When I first started making bows I used the woods I had close at hand; mulberry, common persimmon, red maple, white cedar, etc. I'd probably made more than a dozen bows of various woods before I ever saw a piece of Osage. People often ask me where they can find a bow stave and, invariably, I tell them to use what they have close by. No matter where you live, you'll have something near that will make a bow. Go cut it down and get started. This book is an attempt to share some of what I've learned over my years of bow making. The Traditional Bowyers Bible series, as mentioned earlier, is still a great source of information. Why write another book on making wood bows you might ask? The simple answer is that there are so many ways of doing and explaining things. There are still unanswered questions and we'll cover many of them here. We will cover all of the most frequently asked questions, and lay out a simple plan that should guide you through the entire process, from finding a stave to stringing your bow and shooting your first arrow. Some of what you'll find here, you'll find nowhere else.
Download or read book Precision Patience written by Barrett Williams and published by Barrett Williams. This book was released on 2024-05-02 with total page 95 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on an epic journey through the ancient tradition and exhilarating challenge of bow hunting with "Precision & Patience," the definitive eBook for both novice archers and seasoned bowhunters. Unveiling the time-honored secrets of the sport, this comprehensive guide is your trusted pathway through the whispering woods and into the heart of the wild. Begin your adventure by unraveling the fascinating "History and Evolution of Bow Hunting." Dive deep into the soul of this primal pursuit as you explore its ethical landscape and compare the allure of modern techniques with the charm of traditional methods. "Preparing for the Bow Hunt" equips you with the essential physical and mental strategies, setting you up for success before you even nock an arrow. Are you choosing the right bow? "Equip Yourself: Choosing the Right Bow" offers an insightful analysis of compound versus recurve bows, assisting you in the crucial decision that could define your hunting experience. But the preparation doesn't end there; "Essential Gear and Accessories" covers everything from your arrowhead's razor edge to the camouflage that will meld you into your environment. "Practice Makes Perfect: Honing Your Skills" evolves your technique from the archery range to the field, fortifying the finesse needed for that perfect shot. Embrace the "Advanced Shooting Techniques" and discover the prowess to adapt to any hunting scenario, guaranteeing that your arrow flies true. "The Hunter's Knowledge: Understanding Your Prey" delves into the psyche and physiology of the hunted, offering wisdom necessary for the sustainable and honorable harvest. Translate these insights into action in "Field Craft: Stalking and Still-Hunting Strategies," where you learn the art of silent footsteps and the virtue of patience. When the moment of truth arrives - the moment you draw your bowstring in the stillness of the hunt - "The Moment of Truth: Making the Shot" ensures you’re prepared to take the decisive action with confidence and precision. But the journey does not end with the flight of the arrow. "Tracking and Recovery" teaches the respect-filled pursuit that follows the shot, while "Field Dressing and Butchering Your Harvest" provides the ancestral knowledge to honor your quarry from field to feast. Beyond the practical mastery, "Precision & Patience" underscores the profound narrative of the hunter through "Reflecting on the Journey: Ethics and Philosophy," casting light on the spiritual and ethical compass guiding every responsible bowhunter. Encompassing a full spectrum from the basics of bowhunting gear to the philosophical musings of a reflective hunter, this eBook is an immortal tribute to the art of bow hunting, capturing its essence in the silent flight of the arrow and the steady beat of the heart. Whether you are aiming for sustenance, seeking adventure, or cultivating reverence for nature, "Precision & Patience" is your key to unlocking the mysteries of one of humanity's oldest pursuits. Join us as we turn the pages and draw the bow – together, in the pursuit of the wild.
Download or read book Shooting the Stickbow written by Anthony Camera and published by Virtualbookworm.com Publishing. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Shooting the Stickbow" is the first comprehensive treatise on shooting modern recurves and longbow! Topics include equipment choices (bow, arrows, strings, shooting gloves and tabs, arm guards, arrow rests and sights), shooting form (proper anchoring, shoulder alignment, back tension, breathing and more), tuning (four methods are described and compared), aiming (five aiming methods are fully explained and contrasted), physical and mental aspects if becoming a proficient archer (functional anatomy for the archer and how it relates to shooting and the mental game of winning are discussed in detail and exercises are provided to enhance both physical and mental performance). "Shooting the Stickbow" answers the questions most often asked by new archers and delves into topics not often considered, but critical to accurate shooting for experienced archers.
Download or read book Illumination in the Flatwoods written by Joe Hutto and published by . This book was released on 2018-08 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An unforgettable story about the fascinating behavior of the most elusive of wild game birds. When Joe Hutto began his experiment in imprinting two dozen wild turkey--in the tradition of the great animal behaviorist, Konrad Lorenz--he had no idea that it would change his life. Told with skill and humor, and vibrating with the natural wonders of the Florida flatwoods, Illumination in the Flatwoods will amaze and enrich all who share this season with the wild turkey.
Download or read book A Traditional Bowhunter s Path written by Ron Rohrbaugh and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2016-09-01 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide to traditional bowhunting with a longbow or recurve combines the best of both worlds for beginners and veteran bowhunters. How-to chapters share hard-earned wisdom that will help you perfect your skills and get close to your game, while engaging stories tell of the author’s experiences hunting white-tailed deer in the east, chasing big game in the American West, and trekking to South Africa in search of Greater Kudu and other plains game. Throughout, the author highlights archery’s traditional spirit by exploring the history and craft of bowhunting and chronicles the challenges faced by today’s bowhunters in continuing their important role as hunter-conservationists. As a professional wildlife biologist, Ron Rohrbaugh Jr. also provides valuable information on wildlife ecology and behavior that is instructive for all those interested in increasing their success with archery tackle. Specific shooting techniques for hunting situations, ways to set up effective ambush sites for big game, and dealing with the stresses of “buck fever” The latest information on equipment and arrows, including the pros and cons of various bow styles and arrow shaft materials Advice on using the wind, hunting bedding areas, creating effective scent trails, and understanding why and how deer move Discussion of controversial topics, such as baiting and trophy hunting
Download or read book Bowhunter s Guide to Accurate Shooting written by Lon E. Lauber and published by Quarto Publishing Group USA. This book was released on 2005-04-01 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perfect your bowhunting technique with this comprehensive guide covering equipment, skill-building, and field-tested tips for taking down big game. Most hunters agree that bowhunting is a low-percentage affair. To improve your chances in the field, it’s crucial that you choose the right equipment, set it up properly, and have the necessary skill to use it when the moment of truth comes. In this guide, expert archer and bowhunter Lon E. Lauber gives you the knowledge and techniques you need to drastically improve your accuracy. Whether you’re working with a compound bow, recurve or longbow, Lauber helps you understand your weapon. He then offers in-depth advice on how to practice good shooting form. This is followed by a discussion field skills such as balancing accuracy and speed and maintaining mental focus, and shooting in adverse conditions.
Download or read book Bowhunting Equipment and Skills written by M. R. James and published by Creative Publishing International. This book was released on 1997 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The surest way for you to succeed as a bowhunter is to get the help and advice of an experienced archer. There are no better experts than those folks at "Bowhunter Magazine". Learn what to look for when buying a bow, arrows, broadheads, arrow rest, mechanical release, bowsight and quiver. Find out how to make your setup ready for hunting. Also, you'll need to learn the proper stance, release and follow through for shooting compounds, recurves and longbows. And, if you want to hit your target consistently, the section on adjusting your sights and estimating range will be especially helpful. This book has hundreds of easy-to-understand illustrations and photographs that take the guesswork out of achieving true arrow flight. Make it your guide to making well-placed shots on a bullseye or the buck of a lifetime.
Download or read book The Ultimate Guide to Bowhunting Skills Tactics and Techniques written by Jay Cassell and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-08-25 with total page 608 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With hunting advice from a wide variety of experts, including Steve Bartylla, Peter Fiduccia, Leo Somma, and John Trout, The Ultimate Book of Bowhunting focuses on the most traditional of hunting weapons: the bow and arrow. In this compendium of bowhunting knowledge, you will learn how to do such things as: • Tracking a wounded deer • Using scents to entice as well as camouflage • Setting up, drawing silently, calling, and field judging • Build your own tree stands, archery workbenches, and more • Field dress a deer • And more! This comprehensive guide will tell you all that you need to know about this ancient art of hunting, and many things that you didn’t. It is a must have for any serious hunter’s bookshelf. Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for hunters and firearms enthusiasts. We publish books about shotguns, rifles, handguns, target shooting, gun collecting, self-defense, archery, ammunition, knives, gunsmithing, gun repair, and wilderness survival. We publish books on deer hunting, big game hunting, small game hunting, wing shooting, turkey hunting, deer stands, duck blinds, bowhunting, wing shooting, hunting dogs, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
Download or read book Archery written by Dawson Albert and published by Roland Bind. This book was released on 2019-05-29 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How To Hit A Bull ́s Eye In A Day With The Royal Discipline Of Archery “An archer cannot hit the bullseye if he doesn't know where the target is.” Did you ever wish you could shoot arrows like Robin Hood, Hawkeye or Katniss Everdeen? Whenever you watch the Lord of the Rings, you imagine how powerful it must be to step in the shoes of Legolas... ...face your target ...draw back your bow ....and just shoot. Yet, you push the thought into the corner of stupid childhood dreams, knowing archery is just for entertaining movie scenes. You are wrong. The medieval way of hunting turned into a royal discipline for everyone who wants to improve their confidence and become quicker than the fastest animal in the world. Yes, your laser-sharp focus could even help you catch a cheetah. Yet, archery is much more than just a safari hunt. Archery was one of the first disciplines in the Olympic games and the latest gold medal winner Ku-Bon-Chan proves why it is a tough sport that needs practice and the right strategy. Becoming the next Legolas requires much more than randomly picking an arrow from your quiver. And even if you just want to rediscover your inner child, it is much more fun to shoot arrows in the woods if you know how to hit your target. No one wants to miss their goal. Good thing, if you follow this simple but effective plan to get to the next level, you can improve your skill set within just one practice. How many times have you started on something and given up within a week because you got frustrated? A lot of people share this story. They start a new thing without any knowledge and expect themselves to be perfect within the first couple of shots. Perfection might never be possible in the golden sports of archery. Yet, you can instantly succeed and hit your first target if you know how. In “Archery”, you ́ll discover: - How to start your Legolas journey and bring Lord of the Rings into reality - What are the Do ́s and Don ́ts to build a strong foundation in archery - How to make sure your arrow doesn ́t hit your neighbor's dog - Where to look for the bullseye - How to practice without even touching your bow and arrow - 9 common mistakes to avoid and take the shortcut to success - Which bow will turn archery into a piece of cake - How to maintain your golden instrument - Tournaments for everyone from absolute beginner to Olympic star - How much pocket money you need to become an archer And much more. No matter if you want to go at your own pace and enjoy some exercise or if you want to become an Olympian. If you want to increase confidence, focus and quick response time, archery is your sport. Even if you are the most uncoordinated person in the world, the given strategies will help you to catch your perfect meal next time you are lost in the woods. Give it a shot, draw your bow and know how to shoot. Every childhood dream starts with the first action. Stop dreaming and start doing!
Download or read book Training for Archery written by Jake Kaminski and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-01-06 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on 22 years' experience and expertise as an archer, two-time Olympic silver medalist Jake Kaminski has developed training plans for archers of all ages and skill levels and shares those exact plans and methods in this book. - How many arrows to shoot - Training schedules - Strength and conditioning - Foods that fuel archery - Recovery and sustainability
Download or read book The Old Pro Turkey Hunter written by Gene Nunnery and published by Univ. Press of Mississippi. This book was released on 2018-10-15 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During his life, Gene Nunnery was recognized as a master turkey hunter and an artisan who crafted unique, almost irresistible turkey calls. In The Old Pro Turkey Hunter, the vaunted sportsman shares over fifty years of personal experience in Mississippi and surrounding states, along with the decades-old wisdom of the huntsmen who taught him. Throughout the book, his stories make clear that turkey hunting is more than just killing the bird--it is about matching wits with a wild and savvy adversary. As Nunnery explains, "To me that's what it's all about: finding a wise old gobbler who will test your skill as a turkey hunter." Through his stories, Nunnery reveals that the true reward for successful turkey hunting lies in winning the contest, not necessarily exterminating the foe. Real sportsmen know that every now and then the turkey should and will elude the hunter. As Nunnery looks back on his extensive career, he analyzes vast differences in practice, old and new. The shift, he decides, came during his last twenty years on the hunt, and that difference has only increased in the decades since this book was originally published. Michael O. Giles, Bass Pro staff team member, master turkey hunter, and award-winning outdoors writer and author of Passion of the Wild, writes a new foreword that brings the practice of turkey hunting into the present day. Filled with a tested mixture of common sense and specific examples of how master turkey hunters honor their harvest and heritage, The Old Pro Turkey Hunter is the perfect companion for the novice or the adept.
Download or read book Simple Maintenance for Archery written by Ruth E. Rowe and published by . This book was released on 2003-05 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A book that describes and illustrates the basic maintenance procedures needed to maintain archery equipment. Covers 3 gerneral areas: arrows, strings, sights. For both compound and recurve archery. Includes background information to help make decisions about what to choose.
Download or read book The Total Bowhunting Manual written by Scott Bestul and published by Weldon Owen International. This book was released on 2016-01-22 with total page 663 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Field & Stream’s bowhunting experts and the authors of The Total Deer Hunter Manual comes the book that demystifies everything about bowhunting. From crossbows to high-tech compound bows to an old-fashioned recurve find it all, accompanied by tactics for every animal that can be bowhunted, in The Total Bowhunting Manual. With high-quality design and intricate detail, this manual is perfect for your tablet or phone. America’s best hunting guides bring you 261 field-tested tips, tricks and skills from decades of experience: · Shoot Better: With detailed exercises and advice for every kind of bow, this book takes you out on the archery range, into the woods, and onto the water with specialized drills and exercises. · Get the Gear: Bowhunting is a gear-heavy sport, and improvements are being made almost every day, but you need to find the right type, size and fit. Whether you want to hunt like Robin Hood or Katniss with historic gear or take to the trees with a high-tech, carbon fiber compound bow with all the accessories, these authors detail what you need. · Bring Home a Trophy: When people think “bowhunting” they think of deer but any animal that you can hunt, can be hunted with a bow. Find tips for taking down alligators, moose, birds, bears, caribou, turkey, fish and more; all the expert advice you need to go home with a trophy, not an excuse. Whether you’re preparing for trip of a lifetime or just want to extend your season and improve your technique, this is the book you need.
Download or read book Bowhunting Deer the Secrets of the PSE Pros written by John Phillips and published by . This book was released on 2018-08-10 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fastest way to learn how to bowhunt is to study the tactics and the equipment of the men who take trophy deer with their bows every deer season, like Mark Drury, Terry Drury, Hank Parker Sr., Ronnie "Cuz" Strickland, Rocky Drake, Spook Spann, Glenn Eilers, Michael Ahlfeldt, Michael Braden and world-class target archer Christopher Perkins. In "Bowhunting Deer: The Secrets of the PSE Pros," these men will tell you which strategies they use to find trophy deer, how they set-up to take them and how they choose a hunting bow and other hunting gear they feel will give them the best opportunities to take those bucks of their lifetimes. You'll also see how a serious deer hunter prepares to take a deer and the different strategies he utilizes to look for a big whitetail and grow a bigger whitetail on the property he hunts. PSE archery not only has highly-technical, extremely-dependable and year-after-year consistent bows, the hunters in this book also regularly take big mature whitetails. To learn how to bowhunt like a pro, how to shoot like a pro and how to take deer like a pro, this book and these hunting tips are what you need.