To many, the idea of going to the woods, cutting down a tree, crafting a simple longbow, and taking a deer with it is nuts—very cool, but nuts. But for some, the idea is captivating: as it was, and ...

Want to stand out? Learn how to make a wood bow tie with this step-by-step guide. A fun, classy, and totally unique accessory ...

Brad Merkel found his ideal hobby. Merkel is a carpenter who enjoys making traditional archery equipment in his spare time. This hobby-business connection is clear, even on Merkel's business card, ...

WHEN RYAN GILL was 13, his father gave him a stave—or long stick—from a black locust tree, along with a single wood rasp. By the time his dad got home from work that evening, Gill was standing over a ...

BLOOMINGTON - One Bloomington firefighter\'s expertise in the world of useful weapons goes beyond water hoses.Scott Mitchell of the No. 4 Station on East Third Street operates a side business, ...

There's nothing new in traditional archery, according to Mark Baker. And that's kind of the point. "Prehistoric man, no matter where he lived in the world, was able to come up with the best and ...

Long before carbon limbs and precision-­engineered cams reshaped the world of archery, the wooden recurve bow stood as a humble and reliable companion, rich in tradition and heritage. It served as a ...