Over the past few months, videos from the YouTube account Primitive Technology have amassed more than 30 million views. And with good reason, the videos tap into the caveman/woman inside of us all and ...
In this video, I demonstrate how to make a bow and arrow using primitive tools and materials. The bow is crafted from bamboo, and the bowstring is made from twisted fibers of bark. The arrow's tip is ...
A Pennsylvania archer enjoys the sport so much he hand crafts his arrows from trees, stones and turkey feathers. For most archers, it is convenient to purchase arrows and broadheads from a store to ...
Figuring out exactly what fletching type, number, and orientation gives the absolute best arrow flight for your bow setup and hunting style can sometimes seem like rocket science. And that’s because ...
All of us have our favorite gear choices, but most ethical bowhunters would agree that when it comes to selecting our bows and arrows, our common goal is consistent in-the-field accuracy. We want our ...
Jerry White poses with a buck he killed in November 2015. White used an "American semi-longbow" built by JD Berry Archery. He killed the deer from 8 yards in southern Spokane County. (Jerry White / ...
More bowhunters today are looking to work on their own gear. And one project they’re really interested in is building arrows. To complete that job, you’ll need a fletching jig, which is a tool that ...