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TradBowhunter-Ethical Predator
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8 contributions to TradBowhunter-Ethical Predator
2d •
Off season reading
So what archery books are you reading or what do you recommend? I’m in the middle of Bows on the little delta and so far I highly recommend it.
3 likes • 2d
“The American Longbow” and “The Long Fix”. Both by Stephen Graf.
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Others are “Son of the Longbow” by Marv Clyncke and “…And the horse you rode in on!!” by Gene and Barry Wensel. Good reading!
9d •
Couple questions
1. Looking for exercises to keep/get the bow muscles strong and flexible. Have been losing weight to be healthier and looking for home dumbbell workout to tone up. Appreciate any suggestions 2. My wife has had 3 failed shoulder surgeries. She is getting by with physical therapy once a week to keep her shoulder mobile. She expressed interest in shooting a recurve. Looking for training for her shoulder issue that may help with range of motion if that is even possible? Also, recurve recommendation for her. She is 5’ 1”. Thank you
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If looking for suggestions, Chapter 17, “Strong like a Bull” of G. Fred Asbell’s book “Advanced Instinctive Shooting for Bowhunters” has six exercises listed using rubber exercise bands. They work…if you do them! I had rotator cuff surgery on both shoulder ten and eleven years ago. I still do some of the therapy exercises and have been doing these six recommended by Mr. Asbell. I have no trouble pulling my 48# ASL.
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Nov '24 •
Sticking with Tradition🦅
Why did you choose stickbow hunting over compound bows? Share your personal journey with us!
3 likes • 9d
I shot a fiberglass recurve as an early teen until my fingers bled! I shot again after college with an early compound. It had round wheels, brass sight pins and a wood riser, a Browning Super Brown Bear, I think. Hunted with it a few years. Passed up too many shots because I could not see my sight pins through the peep. Seems like something always needed adjusting. Very frustrating!! Then in ‘89, I saw the premier issue of Traditional Bowhunter Magazine. Bought it, read it and said to self, “This is the way to go!” I shot recurves for years and been shooting ASL/longbows for twenty plus years. No desire to shoot anything else.
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Waverly, Iowa
Jan 9 •
Cheap junk or not?
Has anyone else tried these ace broadheads? I've never used them before but I grabbed a pack for this new set of arrows im gonna build. But straight out of the package im not gonna lie, im very unimpressed. The bevels are rough cut which I don't mind, but they aren't even close to uniform. One of them is missing the bevel on one side altogether. And two of them don't appear to be straight. They were what I considered affordable, but I expected better for the price I paid. It's not even worth returning them to 3 rivers with all the border fees I paid to get them here.
2 likes • 11d
Good heads. Company has been around a LONG time! I understand the company is currently for sale, owners want to retire. https://acearcherytackle.com
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@leland-camp-9139
My name is Lee Camp. I’m retired, live in NE Iowa and have bowhunted with traditional bows since early 90’s. Mostly shoot wood arrows out of ASL’s.
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Joined Jan 29, 2026
Waverly Iowa
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