Does This Mean Archers Get Their Own Holiday?
Archers can claim Valentine’s Day as “their holiday.” Here’s why! Cupid is to Valentine’s Day as Santa is to Christmas or a bunny is to Easter. Although Cupid does not leave presents or eggs full of candy. On Feb. 14, he might bring that special someone a surprise!! Will it be “love at first sight”…
Read MoreFavorite Archery Accessories from our Fans!
What are your favorite archery accessories? Once again, we have the best fans and followers! Thank you for your contributions! We received so many great comments regarding your favorite archery accessories we thought it would be a good idea to share. If you follow us on Facebook you are probably aware that we run a…
Read MoreStealth and Range of the Crossbow Archer
Did you know that the average successful shot by crossbow hunters is 20 yards or less? You must develop the STEALTH to move within 30–40 yards of your game, the crossbows MAXIMUM effective range. Most hunters harvest white-tailed deer at 20 yards or less because of their rugged habitat. This helps to develop your range.…
Read MoreCommon Archery Injuries: Two areas to watch out for
The shoulders and arms take most of the beating in archery and are prone to the most common archery injures. Do you have any of these common archery injuries? Don’t you just hate it when you really enjoy doing something and then realize it is causing you pain that is taking away the fun? Many…
Read MoreHow old were you when you first shot a bow and arrow and who taught you?
Do you remember when you first shot a bow and arrow? For our November 2018 Jig contest we asked our fans: How old were you when you first shot a bow and arrow and who taught you? The responses were so amazing we just had to share. Thank you for participating and sharing your passion…
Read MoreArrow Sharp Parenting Skills
This isn’t the typical post from Bitzenburger™, and I am not usually one for doling out parenting advice, but I really like the analogy here (for obvious reasons!). I hope you enjoy it too! In issue #8 of the Magnolia Journal (the Home Improvement couple) Chip Gaines wrote a really great article entitled Sharp as…
Read MoreHow to Avoid Hitting a Deer
Attention all drivers: We all need to know how to avoid hitting deer!!! All hunters know that during deer season (October through December) there is a dramatic increase in the movement of the deer population. However, the average vehicle driver who does not hunt may not be aware of this season’s risk. Many of these…
Read MoreArchery Skills: The Ransom of Red Chief
Give a little boy a bow and arrow and no telling what could happen. Here is a story about one such boy and how he developed his archery skills. Apparently, he never was taught the rules involved with owning a bow and arrow–especially the thing about safety! Johnny Develops Archery Skills So Johnny, the 10-year-old…
Read MoreRecreational or Competitive Archery?
When it stops being fun – should I just quit or should I do competitive archery? Recreational archers are motivated by fun alone. Competitive archers are not just motivated by fun. They want to win!! Competitive Archery is all about Practice To become better archers, of course, it is practice, practice, practice. Most people do…
Read MoreARCHERY: WHAT IS KEEPING YOU FROM TRYING IT?
DO YOU NEED TO BE STRONG TO DO THAT? Absolutely not. Archery is more about technique than strength. Being really muscular can be considered a hindrance to being a top archer. Check out the Korean ladies team who are considered the most successful Olympic archers of all time. Their average body weight is 125 pounds.…
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