Recommended reading

[jonathan creason]

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?

[ishoot4thrills]

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.

[Lowrider]

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.

[Fletcher]

TJ Conrads, "The Traditional Bowhunters Handbook"

[Lowrider]

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

[machomanandysavage]

I second Byron Ferguson's "Become the Arrow" - lots of good tuning tips and shooting techniques.

[Shakes.602]

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:

[Benny Nganabbarru]

Yep, as already said, TJ Conrad's book, and the three "Masters of the Barebow" DVDs.

[Orion]

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.

[59Alaskan]

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.

[Buckwheaties]

TJ's book covers everything for the beginner..

[George D. Stout]

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.

[Quinn]

Shooting the Stickbow by Anthony Camera. Has all the info you need and then some, written in an easy to understand way.

[mcgroundstalker]

"Instinctive Archery Insights" by J. Kidwell is a great learning aid.

... mike ...

[Rooselk]

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.