Posts by Bill Anderson
Archery Women: Part Two
Archery women are so amazing we felt you deserved (at least) a follow-up article of praise! AND we LOVE this Shoot like a girl anthem song. We suggest you play it while you read the rest of this article. Archery Women in History Greek mythology describes an aggressive tribe of brutal, beautiful female warriors who…
Read MoreBuck Fever: How to stay calm when the perfect deer appears!
Buck Fever is the nervous excitement of an inexperienced hunter at the sight of game. I would be willing to argue that it is not just inexperienced hunters. Maybe not just in the realm of hunting either. We have all experienced that moment when nerves seem to just dissolve. Dealing with this “target panic” is…
Read MoreMEDITATION AND ARCHERY
You might not think of meditation and archery in the same sentence, but hear me out on this. What is Meditation? Simple to explain: meditation is a proven method of relaxing both the mind and the body. Maybe not so simple to do!! In order to meditate, all you need is: a safe space, proper…
Read MoreWomen in Archery
YOU HAVE COME A LONG WAY, BABY!!! There are a lot of great women in archery. Here is how they shot their way into the Olympics and beyond! Women’s sports in the late 1800s focused on correct posture, facial and bodily beauty, muscles, and health. The first Olympic Games in the modern era, which were…
Read MoreRULES FOR ARCHERY TOURNAMENTS AND MY LIFE
In the world of ARCHERY, there must be some RULES!!! Rules for Archery Tournaments are made to give all the participants the same advantage and most of all for safety. At some tournaments, there is a whistle system that may be used with beeps or other auditory signals. There may also be a clock, a…
Read MoreTO FLETCH OR NOT TO FLETCH
Do you know how to fletch? Why would you want to build your own arrows? You can tell yourself it is to save money but that won’t happen for a while (check out the list of all you will need below) So what ARE the advantages of making your own arrows with a Bitzenburg™ Fletching…
Read MoreHow to Become an Archery Coach
Have you ever wanted to become an archery coach? If you have a desire to become an Archery Coach or want to involve your child in the sport of archery. you may want to know the qualifications of the coaches. This will give you the basics. USA Archery certification program: caring, capable coaches who introduce…
Read MoreHow the DEER and I Survive the Winter Season
Can You Survive the Winter Like a Deer? How well deer survive the winter depends on three primary factors: The amount of stored fat The availability of natural foods The severity of the winter Stored Fat In late summer and fall deer build up fat that will become winter fuel. Acorns and beech nuts —…
Read MoreThe End of Hunting Season
Now that deer hunting season is pretty much over let’s see how many of you can relate to this: A normal day out in the country where there are peaceful open fields, a few animal tracks in the snow, and not another person to be seen for acres. Such a contrast to the Opening Day…
Read MoreChristmas Gifts for ARCHERS: Awesome items for Awesome Shooters!
If you are lucky enough to have someone interested in Archery on your Christmas list, let me tell you they would be thrilled with ANYTHING related to their sport!! Let’s look at a few items that could make you the BESTEST gift-giver of all!!! Great Gifts for Archers any time of the year! Bitzenburger™ World…
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