| Hunting with the Bow and Arrow
| This classic exposition of the art and sport of hunting with the bow and arrow, takes the reader through some of the historical uses of the bow in hunting, to the practice of making a bow, shooting the bow, and general info on archery and its equipment. Specific chapters detail the hunting of the raccoon, wildcat, fox, wolf, deer, bear, and mountain lion. Hunting adventures of the author and his hunting pals are gloriously illustrated in words with numerous photographs.
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| Zen in the Art of Archery
| The path to achieving Zen (a balance between the body and the mind) is brilliantly explained by Professor Eugen Herrigel in this timeless account. This book is the result of the author's six year quest to learn archery in the hands of Japanese Zen masters. It is an honest account of one man's journey to complete abandonment of 'the self' and the Western principles that we use to define ourselves. Professor Herrigel imparts knowledge from his experiences and guides the reader through physical and...More
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| The Traditional Bowyer's Bible, Volume 1
| The Traditional Bowyer's Bible series includes three essential volumes filled with history, humor, and practical advice. Invaluable information for anyone interested in the age-old lure of archery.
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| The Backyard Bowyer: The Beginner's Guide to Building Bows
| With over 300 step-by-step pictures, the Backyard Bowyer is geared for the beginning bowyer, backyard hobbyist, and anyone who has ever pondered building a wooden bow. Easy to read and follow steps go down to even the smallest detail in the design and construction of basic archery bows. Learn to craft fine wooden bows without huge investment in equipment and materials, and without being bound by location and limited workspace. Learn to construct: A classic target flat bow, an English Longbow su...More
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| The Traditional Bowyer's Bible, Volume 2
| The second volume in The Traditional Bowyer's Bible series covers ancient European bows, Eastern Woodland bows, recurves, strings, steel points, quivers, and much more.
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| Beginner's Guide to Traditional Archery
| Easy-to-understand instruction for traditional archery Covers both target shooting and bowhunting Includes the author's exclusive tiered training program for instinctive shooting with in-depth advice on selecting bows, arrows, and accessories The popularity of traditional archery has exploded in recent years, and this handy, readable guide serves as the perfect introduction for anyone looking to break into the sport. From selecting arrow shafts to refining your form to entering your first tourna...More
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| DIY Archery
| "DIY Archery" gives you the complete step-by-step instructions for 17 different archery projects. Learn how to make a variety of arrowheads, arrows, quivers, bows and more! All projects come from Instructables.com, are written by archery enthusiasts, and contain pictures for each step so you can easily do it yourself. You'll be outside playing with your new archery equipment in no time!
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| The Traditional Bowyer's Bible, Volume 3
| Many archers and bowhunters will be surprised to learn that a wooden bow, whose ancestry dates back thousands of years, will shoot an arrow as fast and as effectively as the most modern fiberglass-laminated bows. Never before have such detailed instructions been available for the home craftsman, with information on how to make fine bows and arrows from natural materials. The authors thoroughly explain every facet of the process, from choosing wood to applying finishes, making construction easy e...More
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| The Impossible Bow: Building Archery Bows With PVC Pipe
| Archery is almost as old as mankind itself, manifesting in almost every culture and on almost every continent. It is in many ways our link to the past and the stepping stone into another age. It is one of the few ancient pastimes that are still relevant today. Yet nowadays, getting into the ancient sport of archery can be daunting for the average person with no experience or previous exposure to the subject. For many, the hefty price tags on modern bows or the seemingly impossible task of buildi...More
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| The Traditional Bowyer's Bible, Volume 4
| The fourth volume in the immensely successful Traditional Bowyer's Bible series, this is a compendium of expert articles on traditional techniques of making wooden bows and arrows.
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| On Target for Tuning Your Compound Bow
| Includes chapters on tuning single cam and tuning super cam bows and on making, serving, and repairing cables and bowstrings. Details the workings of the bow, arrow selection, and shoot testing. Lots of illustrations. 146 page Paperback.K1-17214
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| 50 Tips and Tricks for the Archer and Bowhunter
| A collection of tips and tricks for archers and bowhunters. Included are ways to enhance your archery and shooting experience by learning many of the little things that help with your shooting, maintenance and tuning of your equipment.
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| Shooting the Stickbow
| “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 (function...More
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| Shooter's Bible 2000
| An unequaled source for currently manufactured firearms, this reference contains detailed specifications and suggested retail prices for thousands of rifles, shotguns, handguns and black power guns--plus ammunition, reloading equipment, ballistics, scopes, and mounts.
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| Hunting the Hard Way
| Archery conjures up many images—Robin Hood, the American West, wild safaris in Africa, and the simplicity of nature on a brisk October morning. Howard Hill brings to life all of these images with exciting stories about the thrill of the hunt, oneness with nature, and the adventure of the great outdoors. Hunting the Hard Way, considered by many to be the most sought-after archery title, is now back in print and full of the thrilling escapades of a bow and arrow purist.
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| Archery: Steps to Success (Steps to Success Sports Series)
| Master all of the archery skills essential to shooting straight and true. Archery: Steps to Success provides in-depth, progressive instruction with accompanying illustrations for each phase of the shot—sighting and aiming, shooting form, and anchoring—for all forms of archery.Build a solid skill base; learn the details of choosing, fitting, and tuning equipment; and then refine your technique and sharpen your mental skills. By practicing the 91 drills and using the scoring systems ...More
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| Become the Arrow (On Target Series)
| Learn about the modern bare bow aiming and shooting system called Become the Arrow developed by Byron Ferguson. Includes material on bowhunting. 112 page Paperback.K1-17217
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| Traditional Bowyers Encyclopedia: 2nd Edition - Revised and Updated
| Expert bowhunter and archery traditionalist Dan Bertalan has compiled the most complete bowmaking text available today. By traveling coast to coast and consulting America’s top bowmakers, he has gathered the best information on how to build your own recurve longbow, improve your hunting skills, care properly for a bow, and more. Including descriptive photographs, diagrams, a complete glossary of terms, and reviews of particular bows that include draw/force measurements and hand...More
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| The Witchery of Archery; A Complete Manual of Archery. With Many Chapters of Adventures by Field and Flood, and an Appendix Containing Practical ... the Manufacture and Use of Archery Implements
| Book may have numerous typos, missing text, images, or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1878. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER X. THE DEATH OF THE WHITE HERON. I Pulled my boat with even sweep, Across light shoals and eddies deep, Tracking the currents of the lake From lettuce raft to weedy brake. Across a pool, death-still and dim, I saw a monster reptile swim, And caught, far off and quickly gone, The delicate out...More
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| Precision Archery
| Attention, serious archers: If you're looking for the advanced techniques and strategies to help you refine your skills and thoroughly prepare for competition, Precision Archery can help you achieve your goals.Relying on the expertise of some of the nation's top coaches and competitors such as Rick McKinney, Larry Wise, and M.J. Rogers as well as the publishers of Archery Focus magazine, this comprehensive book covers all aspects of competition for all disciplines within the sp...More
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