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Traditional Bow Hunter Magazine (http://www.tradbow.com/public/main.cfm) has proven over the years to be a fantastic resource for archers of all shades since 1989. It was started by T. J. Conrads a traditional bow hunter who loved the sport and was tired of the lack of information in current archery magazines that was donated to traditional archery. So he compiled a publication that could be a resource for traditional bow hunters to share knowledge, experience and stories. There are also many advertisements that traditional archers find very useful when it comes to custom archery services. The services include everything from string fabricators, bowyers, arrow smiths, and stave suppliers. And what’s more, the majority of the advertisers are just folks working out of their garages or small shops, not big corporations, making the entire feel of the publication very personable.
The subscribers to the magazine are generally outdoor people who enjoy a more traditional approach to hunting and being in the outdoors. This isn’t to say that compound bow hunters or gun hunters don’t enjoy and subscribe to the magazine as a source of how to tips and archery related articles. Many of the experiences and emotions exhibited in the articles are relatable to not only compound and traditional bow hunters but hunters of all techniques. The telling of hunting stories, whether they are successful or not, truly helps to make a connection with the heart of any hunter no matter their age. One of the main contributing writers of Traditional Bow Hunter Magazine, G. Fred Asbell, (http://www.tradbow.com/public/department43.cfm) has written a vast array of useful articles and several books, all pertaining to traditional archery. Throughout the publication of the magazine, myself and many other readers have found Mr. Asbell’s writing to be extremely rich in information pertaining to all aspects of bow hunting. His works have included anything from tips on stalking game to the benefit of long distance target practice. (http://www.tradbow.com/public/141.cfm)
G. Fred Asbell-http://www.tradbow.com/public/141.cfm
On a personal level his knowledgeable contributions to the magazine have helped me tremendously to become a better and more proficient bow hunter and target archer. Mr. Asbell is only one of the many well versed writers that are featured in the bi-monthly publication that include the greats of the archery world like Fred Eichler, Dave Sigerslid, and Gene Wensel.
There are also many advertisements that traditional archers find very useful when it comes to custom archery services. The services include everything from string fabricators, bowyers, arrow smiths, and stave suppliers. And what’s more, the majority of the advertisers are just folks working out of their garages or small shops, not big corporations, making the entire feel of the publication very personable.
Traditional Bow Hunter Magazine offers various featured articles every issue. (http://www.tradbow.com/public/department15.cfm) They are usually how-to’s, interviews, and hunting stories. The how-to articles consist of anything that have to do with traditional archery, such as sharpening broad heads, fabricating your own strings, and finding blood trails. The interviews are always with influential professionals like ecologists, bowyers, and hunting guides. However, in my opinion, the best reads in the magazine are the hunting stories, and they are plentiful! Many of these stories consist of exotic, North American wilderness, and local Texas hunts.
This magazine promotes the utmost respect and ethical treatment of the hunting of wild game. There are no bloody hero pictures or gratuitous fabrications to make the contributor look better than they are. Many of the hunting articles end without the taking of any wild game, only memories. By seeing professionals in the field behaving in a responsible manner it makes it easier for the laymen to justify going out of his way to do the right thing and thereby help to portray hunting in a very positive light. The motto of Traditional Bow Hunter Magazine is “Progress does not necessarily mean letting go of tradition.” I firmly believe in this motto and that it is helping to preserve all aspects of traditional bow hunting. Not only does this magazine have informational texts and articles but it is helping to attract a more diverse interest in traditional bow hunting. And as we all know, the only way to keep our hunting heritages alive and well is to proliferate participants who are ethical and honest individuals to portray our sport in as positive light as possible to an otherwise ignorant public.
There are also many advertisements that traditional archers find very useful when it comes to custom archery services. The services include everything from string fabricators, bowyers, arrow smiths, and stave suppliers. And what’s more, the majority of the advertisers are just folks working out of their garages or small shops, not big corporations, making the entire feel of the publication very personable.
Traditional Bow Hunter Magazine offers various featured articles every issue. (http://www.tradbow.com/public/department15.cfm) They are usually how-to’s, interviews, and hunting stories. The how-to articles consist of anything that have to do with traditional archery, such as sharpening broad heads, fabricating your own strings, and finding blood trails. The interviews are always with influential professionals like ecologists, bowyers, and hunting guides. However, in my opinion, the best reads in the magazine are the hunting stories, and they are plentiful! Many of these stories consist of exotic, North American wilderness, and local Texas hunts.
This magazine promotes the utmost respect and ethical treatment of the hunting of wild game. There are no bloody hero pictures or gratuitous fabrications to make the contributor look better than they are. Many of the hunting articles end without the taking of any wild game, only memories. By seeing professionals in the field behaving in a responsible manner it makes it easier for the laymen to justify going out of his way to do the right thing and thereby help to portray hunting in a very positive light. The motto of Traditional Bow Hunter Magazine is “Progress does not necessarily mean letting go of tradition.” I firmly believe in this motto and that it is helping to preserve all aspects of traditional bow hunting. Not only does this magazine have informational texts and articles but it is helping to attract a more diverse interest in traditional bow hunting. And as we all know, the only way to keep our hunting heritages alive and well is to proliferate participants who are ethical and honest individuals to portray our sport in as positive light as possible to an otherwise ignorant public.
T.J. Conrads Editor/Founder-http://www.tradbow.com/public/97.cfm
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