Watch as I experiment with making takedown recurve bow limbs. Mild steel didn’t work, but repurposing old skis created a ...

To many, the idea of going to the woods, cutting down a tree, crafting a simple longbow, and taking a deer with it is nuts—very cool, but nuts. But for some, the idea is captivating: as it was, and ...

When Joshua Hood looks at a Pacific yew tree, he sees more than just the beginnings of a bow. He sees a partnership that spans generations, a meditation on balance, tension and rest — a lifeway ...

Of course bowhunting rules. It adds months to your hunting season. It challenges you to bring your A‑game. And success means getting heart-in-your-ears, can’t-hardly-breathe close to your quarry. But ...

We tested the new Mathews ARC's speed and shooting characteristics. And then we answer: Is it better than the Lift X?

This story, “Fred Bear at 80,” was published in the March 1982 issue of Outdoor Life. In the early 1940s a seemingly insignificant event took place. A man from New York, who worked for the Corning ...

Do you envy Arya Stark of Game of Thrones, Katniss of Hunger Games and their mind blowing archery skills then don't fret, Archery is cool now. The ancient art of archery is having a bit of a moment.

The peak of archery season is underway as deer are moving more now than any other time of the year. Here's what you need to ...