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Tip of the Week Archives
Every week we email a free tip, technique, or strategy about traditional archery or outdoor activities. The tips are short, to the point, and cover a wide range of subjects. To sign up for the tip of the week, use the sign-up form on the right. We value your right to privacy, and we will never sell or share your email address with others, nor will we ever send you spam. Unsubscribe instructions are included with every tip.
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How to Make Linen Phenolic
By Russ Barber
I have been asked on more than one occasion why I make my own linen phenolic. Well the simple answer is I want to save money and that when you add the shipping charges to the commercial stuff then it is just too expensive and you are limited to the colors they have, usually red, black and white. . . .
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Panty Hose
By Walter Small
I know Desitin has an odor, the other two products I am not familiar with. I know of an odorless prevention for the chafing problem, but you must throw out your machismo. . . .
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Self Photo
John Grizzle
This is an idea I came up with years ago to take my own picture in the field without carrying a tripod. Works best with the same digital cameras of today. . . .
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Plan for Keeping Hydrated
J. W. McCorkle
We have all read articles about staying hydrated and the dangers of not drinking enough water on a hunt and losing too much water content and electrolytes. Now here's a thought for your consideration. . . .
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Waterproofing Feathers
David Shull
I have tried numerous way to water proof feathers. I happened to have some left over tent seam sealer and tried it on my feathers. It goes on as a thin liquid but sets up like silicone. Th . . .
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Uses For Serving Thread
Dave Powers
Ever find yourself in the woods or at the range ready to shoot or hunt and notice that your nock has moved? Here is a simple and easy solution. I always carry a couple of feet of serving t . . .
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Two Tap Tips
Dennis Han and Dave Meduna
We received two very similar tips for keeping your field tip or broadhead on your wooden arrow shaft. Dennis' viewpoint I always use at least two steps to prepare any points and . . .
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Traditional Events
By Robin Conrads
In all my years as the Subscription Queen and customer service for Traditional Bowhunter Magazine, the number one question of all time was..."What bow should I buy?" We have lots of great . . .
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Diaper Rash? Not Just for Babies Anymore
Blake Fischer
Last year I was on a drop hunt in British Columbia. After a week of hard hunting in unseasonably warm weather, my pants had started to chafe the insides of my thighs. Being a "man's man" . . .
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Stay Put String Nock
Steve McD, Hudson Valley, NY
Many traditional archers like to use the tie-on nock method for a bow string nock rather than installing a brass nock which can wear the bowstring as well as one's tab or glove. Also, the tie on s . . .
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Wood Grain Direction
T. J. Conrads
Many archers don't know that there is a top and bottom of a wood arrow shaft, and care must be taken when building arrows to take this fact into account. If you look at the shaft you will notice a . . .
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Best Dressed Deer
Steve McD, Hudson Valley, NY
Well, I was in one of those outfitter stores the other day and I saw this product right up by the cash registers called "BUTT OUT". I chuckled to myself and thought, "anything for a dollar." Here . . .
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Shooting High
Don Thomas
Since it's whitetail season and a lot of us are hunting from trees, ever wonder why it's so easy to shoot too high from a tree stand? Sure, bucks do jump the string sometimes, and their first move . . .
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Love Family Dressing
Jeff Love
Well here we are at Thanksgiving. I am sure that everyone is busy getting everything ready for the big feast. Here is a simple dressing recipe that is sure to please even the most finicky member of the family. . . .
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Cedar Scented
By Stan Muse, Lawrenceville, GA
I am a traditional bow hunter and need to get within 30 yards my target to take a shot. So, I must be very careful to cover my scent in order to be successful. I have found a simple, inexpensive, solution which has worked for me and will for you too. . . .
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