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Around the time Neanderthals were becoming extinct in Europe, more than 20,000 BP, stone arrowheads were being used in Africa. By 18,000 BP flint arrowheads were being bound by sinews to split shafts. Fletching was being practiced, with feathers glued and bound to shafts.

Around 3,300 BC a Similaun man died in an area on the present-day border between Austria and Italy and was mummified. Among his preserved possessions were bone and flint tipped arrows and an unfinished yew longbow 72” tall.

The technique of using a bow is called archery. Someone who makes bows is known as a bowyer, and one who makes arrows a fletcher. Together with the atlatl and the sling, the bow was one of the first ranged weapons or hunting tools which used mechanical principles, instead of relying solely on the strength of its user.

The development of gunpowder, muskets, and the growing size of armies (and their consequent demand for less-trained levies) slowly led to the replacement of bows as weapons of war, supplanted by firearms, which were simpler for conscripts to learn and use, causing bows to be relegated to sport and hobby use.

Your bows and arrows have cases to keep them safe from the weather, but as a person who is spending a large amount of time in wilderness, you should be mindful of yourself.  As much as we can try to predict the weather, it is not 100% accurate and, as is such, you may want to carry rain gear with you.

Not only will the rain gear protect you from severe weather problems, it also serves as camouflage.  Once you purchase some great rain gear, you’ll wonder how you ever went hunting without it.

It’s not easy to get Pete Shepley and Toxey Haas together in a conference room, but in a hunting camp is another story. And that’s where the ideas for the completely redesigned Mossy Oak X were developed, around the fire in a Texas hunting camp. The new Mossy Oak® X incorporates X-Technology to create a bow that is extremely fast, forgiving, and free from vibration. It possesses all the qualities that the legendary hunting team at Mossy Oak® demand. A totally redesigned riser and thinner wood grip combine with 12 inch split limbs, a 35-1/8 inch axle-to-axle length and forgiving 7 inch brace height come together to create an incredibly easy to shoot 330 fps bow that is sure to be one of our most popular bows ever. MADE IN THE U.S.A.

Hunting with bows by women showed a 4.4 percent increase from 2001-06. Other spikes were for tackle football (I kid you not) off-road mountain biking, golf and skateboarding. Racquetball, fishing and paintball games were the top three in percentage growth for women.

These are some surprising and interesting statistics. What a cool story though. I’ve never seen a woman bowhunting but you always hear about them. It seems like the patience part might be a big hurdle but apparently not really big.

Whether it’s compound bows or all kinds of bows I know that when it’s time to boy hunting supplies and accessories there’s nowhere better than My Discount Archery Store. The prices, service and quality make for a great buying experience. The fast and easy shipping just add to the overall benefit of shopping with you guys.

I’m thankful that I get to avoid the dip-sticks in the sporting goods stores around here. At least the ones that are still in business since Wal-Mart moved in. I don’t know what’s worse, that these major deep discount stores put smaller businesses out of business or the fact that it’s now impossible to buy almost anything that isn’t cheap, low-quality plastic.

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In contrast to a rifle hunter, who may shoot effectively from ranges in excess of 200 yards (about 180 m), archers will usually restrict shots to 45 yards or less (typically at 20-25 yards), depending on factors such as individual ability, the target animal, draw weight etc. Hunters restrict their shooting range in order to ensure quick kills. Because archers must be much closer to their target animal, bowhunting is a unique experience, with special attention paid to the animal’s sense of smell, hearing and sight. This limit on effective range and greater degree of hunter-prey interaction create an intimacy that some hunters find very attractive.

Bow hunting for fish is appropriately called bowfishing. Many variations on standard archery equipment including the addition of a line attached to either a spool or a reel as well as a specially designed arrow make bowfishing effective. Archers need to take into account the refraction angle of their target when releasing their arrow making sure to aim below their target’s apparent position as the water gives a false indication of the actual position of the fish.

Today, compound bows are usually preferred for hunting, although recurve bows are not uncommon and usually legal. Longbows are usually quieter than more modern types, and are often used by those who want to make the hunting experience as traditional as possible. Crossbows are often permitted for disabled hunters because the shooter does not have to hold back any of the draw weight of the bow.

   If your looking for a fast bow check this one out. The Mach X shoots 350 ft/sec, one of the fastest on the market! Now the great news! You can buy this bow in the 2007 model for ONLY   $570.00 but only while supplies last. So if you were thinking of getting a new bow this year you can’t afford to pass this up. The new models will cost at least  $200  more. Don’t wait , only a few left.