I'm not a bowhunter, but my family is full of them. My brother is interested in traditional bowhunting and turned me on to this site. So, while I'm a flyfisherman myself, the techniques and heritage of traditional bowhunting are fascinating to me.
I am also a goldsmith and artistic flytier, and I recently put those skills to work to a slightly different end. This past hunting season, my father harvested his 100th whitetail deer with a bow. I decided to honor his achievement by creating the Golden Arrow. The shaft, point, and nock are handmade from solid 18-karat gold wire. The fletching is made from kori bustard and Amherst pheasant. The entire arrow is about 2-1/2 inches long.
I thought a forum of bowhunters with an affinity for fine craftsmanship might appreciate it. I hope you enjoy it.
-Shawn Davis
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