Watch the creation of limbs for a homemade takedown recurve bow! From failed steel experiments to using old skis, see how a powerful and challenging bow comes to life. Key takeaways from special ...

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 ...

This story was originally featured on Outdoor Life. The bow and arrow have been utilized by hunters and warriors for thousands of years. A simple-yet-elegant weapon, it’s provided meat and aided in ...

Want to give archery a try on a shoestring budget? Instructables user degapong demonstrates how to make a functional bow for $20 or less at any big-box hardware store by purchasing a wood plane, a ...

The tool of choice for most bowhunters is a modern marvel. It’s highly engineered, supremely efficient, and forged from ­aluminum, carbon, steel, and computer-aided algorithms. And then there are the ...

Long before carbon limbs and precision-­engineered cams reshaped the world of archery, the wooden recurve bow stood as a humble and reliable companion, rich in tradition and heritage. It served as a ...