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An tre pioneer in bowhunting
Jim is on of the true pioneers of bowhunting.The knowledge and experience he shares in this book is a great asset to the beginner bowhunter. I highley recommend it for all to read. ... Read more

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Finally, a long overdue book on bowhunting the elusive blacktail. Cameron R. Hanes has assembled a cast of the West's most successful blacktail archers in compiling information for his book, " Bowhunting Trophy Blacktail."

This how-to manual is packed with 200 full color photos, including stunning work by Chuck & Grace Bartlett, Lon E. Lauber, and Terry Smith, as well as many tastefully done harvest shots honoring the majestic, trophy blacktail buck. "Bowhunting Trophy Blacktail" also includes some of the finest artistry available on the blacktail deer, submitted by renowned wildlife artist, Leon Parson. "Bowhunting Trophy Blacktail" is chalk full of time-tested strategies and proven hunting tactics, validated by poignant first-hand accounts of the successful hunt. ... Read more

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This book of how-to bowhunting information for big and small game across North America is authored by one of America's most prominent outdoor writers and photographersÐJudd Cooney. Cooney shares his unique wealth of hunting information with tips and tactics for pursuing whitetail and coues deer, elk, caribou, moose, bear, antelope, mule and blacktail deer, and cougar. He offers sage advice on how to bowhunt for turkey, javelinas, hogs, game birds, waterfowl and first-rate tactics for bowfishing. With Cooney's own practical field experience of over 50 years, you'll find useful suggestions on what to do after the hit and steps for preparing your trophy when afield. This also includes a listing of Game and Fish departments throughout North America.

This book was made possible by the Bowhunting Preservation Alliance (BPA), a nonprofit foundation created by the Archery Trade Association. Proceeds from every sale of this book will be used to build archery ranges, provide archery and bowhunting education programs, support urban bowhunting opportunities, and increase overall bowhunting participation across the United States. ... Read more

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Great Trad Bow Reference, Great Bios, Great Stories
First my disclaimer...I don't know Mr. Bertalan. I state this so you know that I am totally impartial.

This is a great book for anyone interested in Archery, especially Traditional Archery. Even the armchair adventurer will find some wonderful gems in this very well written book. (I read a lot, and know good writing). It contains not only what you would expect from the title, but so much more. Over 500 pages of 20th (21st) century Archery history are featured in the 31 chapters featuring 30 prominent bowyers. A chapter may start with a bowhunting story or painting a portrait of the picturesque settings where a bowyer performs his magic, or any number of ways that pull a reader into a good yarn without the obvious formulaic monotony. Each chapter is as if you bumped into a friend and he said..." I met this guy named Fred Bear (et al) whose been making archery bows over in Grayling. Let me tell you a bit about him.

Do you know what prompted Ken Beck to buy Black Widow from the renowned Wilson Bros.,after several other entreprenuerial endeavors foundered? It's a sad story but I'm glad I know it. I feel far more connected to him as a member of the macrocosmic community of hunting first, and the microcosmic (but growing) community of Tradition Bowhunters and target archers.

Tim Meigs whose wife Fern was on the cover of Trad Bowhunter Magazine when she passed, has a wonderful hunting story called "The Skinny Dip Buck". Tim arrows a nice buck drinking at the pond, the deer falls into the pond and starts swimming, he runs down the hill to get a kill shot and slips on a cow pie. He gets his kill shot and the deer starts sinking. He has to strip down and wade out to recover his buck. His friends show up and wonder why he's standing naked next to his well earned prize. This was a story I have retold so many times, that it was worth the price of the book. Love Tim's bows too. I met him after reading this chapter when Business took me to Carson City. When I asked my customer where Kit Kat Rd. was, her jaw dropped as Tim's is the only business on this short street that is not a brothel. Another great story.

Fifteen years (as of 2004) after the publication it could use some updating and include some of the new bowyers but it's still worth every penny. I reach for it when I see a used bow of interest or I want to just relax with a re reading of a chapter or two. ... Read more

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An arrow flies through the air toward its target. Did the hunter land a huge white-tailed deer? Bowhunters know that a successful hunt a takes skill, patience, and the right equipment. Get the inside information on bows, arrows, clothing, and safety skills youll need bring home a doe, turkey, or even a bear. ... Read more

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Buy It!
This is a great book! Buy it! No on has more experience shooting traditional gear than Asbell. This book does it all! Instructions on shooting traditional bows, making wood arrows, bow setup and tuning info AND several GREAT hunting stories Asbell shares that are not only HIGHLY entertaining but will get your blood pumping and get you psyched!
Asbell has been writing professionally for bowhunting magazines for years and even founded Bighorn Archery where they make custom bows!
I'm telling ya THIS book IS a MUST HAVE publication for ANY bowhunters library! It's a steal at ANY price!
Truly a COLLECTOR'S ITEM!
Lots of great, quality photographs on shooting the bow, and Asbell's hunts.

A Guide to the Ancient Art
Asbell's book will take you, step by step, through the ancient art of shooting bow and arrow by instinct, ie. without sights.
I can think of few other authors in the fields of archery and hunting who can teach as well as Asbell. I have read some Japanese texts on the art of archery, which in Japanese form is instinctive and is considered the oldest martial art. Asbell strikes upon many of the same points examined in these Asian works, and to me this indicates just how deeply Asbell grasps the key concepts. Fortunately for us, he writes in a distinctly Western tradition, and hence his book is straight forward and a great read. I would suggest that the aspiring traditional archer pair Asbell's book with Kidwell's Instinctive Archery Insights, and then practice, practice, practice. Also, keep in mind that Asbell speaks nationally and teaches clinics. He is a wealth of knowledge, and spending a day shooting under his instruction will save you years of learning by trial and error. ... Read more

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Bowhunting A to Z
This book takes on the daunting task of supplying some solid information about EVERYTHING in bowhunting. I have used it as a place from which to start research on a given bowhunting topic. For instance, if you've never hunted mule deer, but have an interest in learning some of the ins and outs, like where to hunt them, how they differ from whitetails, what you can expect in terrain, shot distance, etc., this book is great. If you want a treatise on how to become an expert mule deer hunter, you'll need to look elsewhere. However, since the purpose of an encyclopedia is to cover breadth above depth, this book accomplishes its goals. A great gift book to give a bowhunter.

Good Basis
A very good book of basics especially for beginners. ... Read more

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Consummate storyteller and Bowhunting magazine Field Editor Jim Dougherty represents the last of a generation of bowhunting pioneers that popularized hunting with stick and string. A member of the Bowhunting Hall of Fame, Jim rubbed shoulders with such notables as Ben Pearson, Howard Hill, Doug Easton and Fred Bear. From his early lessons in the game-rich California hills to the Rocky Mountains, Canada, Africa and finally settling in Midwestern whitetail country, Jim carved a lifetime of bowhunting memories shared in his unique and wonderful written voice. No campfire, hunting shack, backpack or bedside table should be without Jim's recollection, instruction and opinion on the venerable passion that is hunting with the bow and arrow. ... Read more