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jonathan creason
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 332
Recommended reading
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January 23, 2010, 11:32:00 PM »
What books or videos would ya'll recommend to a newbie like myself to help ease the transition from the training wheels? I know that getting out and shooting is the best thing, but what would you rank as second?
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ishoot4thrills
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 3445
Re: Recommended reading
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January 23, 2010, 11:39:00 PM »
Definitely one or all of the "Masters of the Barebow" DVD volumes. There are three of them.
Also check out Byron Ferguson's "Become the Arrow" book. Great reading there with much about hunting in addition to his shooting style explained in detail.
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Lowrider
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Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 456
Re: Recommended reading
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January 23, 2010, 11:43:00 PM »
Mike Mittens book One With The Wilderness.
The Video Primal Dreams (make sure to get the long version). These should get the juices flowing for sure.
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Fletcher
TG HALL OF FAME
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 4523
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January 23, 2010, 11:49:00 PM »
TJ Conrads, "The Traditional Bowhunters Handbook"
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Lowrider
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Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 456
Re: Recommended reading
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January 24, 2010, 12:03:00 AM »
I am sorry. Did not read your post correctly. Another good book is Shooting the Stickbow A Practical Approach to Classical Archery by Anthony Camera
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machomanandysavage
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 103
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January 24, 2010, 12:17:00 AM »
I second Byron Ferguson's "Become the Arrow" - lots of good tuning tips and shooting techniques.
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Shakes.602
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 3643
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January 24, 2010, 05:50:00 AM »
I agree with the Ferguson "Become The Arrow" only in DVD Form!! Dean Torges DVDs or Books, Ya Cant Go Wrong with Either of My Personal Heroes!!
Does that make me BIASED?? :confused:
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"Life doesn't get Simpler; it gets Shorter and Turns in Smaller Circles." Dean Torges
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Benny Nganabbarru
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Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 6549
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January 24, 2010, 07:13:00 AM »
Yep, as already said, TJ Conrad's book, and the three "Masters of the Barebow" DVDs.
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Orion
TG HALL OF FAME
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 8252
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Re: Recommended reading
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January 24, 2010, 11:03:00 AM »
T Js book, or Timeless Bowhunting by Roy Marlow, will answer just about every how to question you will have and save you a lot of time. For good hunting reads, anything by Don Thomas, the Wensel brothers and Jay Massey.
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59Alaskan
TGMM Member
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 2336
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January 24, 2010, 11:18:00 AM »
Just started at this myself. "Beginners Guide to Traditional Archery" by Brian Sorrells contains a process on how to learn to shoot. Fairly intensive. I have just started it, but it seems to be working for me. We'll find out for sure in a couple of months when I should be through it. He breaks down the shooting process then recommends a rather lengthy process to teach yourself proper form.
Also, Rick Welch videos.
Of course, all the authors/experts have different approaches. You do have to experiment and find what works for you.
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Buckwheaties
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 411
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January 24, 2010, 11:27:00 AM »
TJ's book covers everything for the beginner..
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George D. Stout
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 3467
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January 24, 2010, 12:00:00 PM »
Brian Sorrells books is basic, and probably the best for one who is just getting started with real archery. There are some older ones that many here have never heard of, but Brian's book would be my suggestion. And beware of opinions on other folks personal style....you must develop what is comfortable for you, and allows you to be the most accurate.
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Quinn
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 103
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January 24, 2010, 01:53:00 PM »
Shooting the Stickbow by Anthony Camera. Has all the info you need and then some, written in an easy to understand way.
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mcgroundstalker
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 3304
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January 24, 2010, 03:51:00 PM »
"Instinctive Archery Insights" by J. Kidwell is a great learning aid.
... mike ...
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"Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies"
Rooselk
Trad Bowhunter
Posts: 1052
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January 24, 2010, 04:45:00 PM »
Quote
Originally posted by Fletcher:
TJ Conrads, "The Traditional Bowhunters Handbook"
I agree with you and the others here that have suggested this book. It was certainly a great help to me when I was getting started.
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