In this video, I demonstrate how to make a bow and arrow using primitive tools and materials. The bow is crafted from bamboo, and the bowstring is made from twisted fibers of bark. The arrow's tip is ...

You couldn’t pick a better time to get into traditional archery. There’s a wide variety of good, affordable gear. Plus, there are great online resources for new shooters (more on that in a moment).

Some of my favorite deer rifles are inaccurate, at least by modern standards. But their handling, aesthetics, and sentimental value make up for their loose groups. It’s different with a bow. A bow may ...