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KEMP’S CARAVAN

By W. T. BARRON 1922 Washington Ave., Northampton, Penna.

At last the time had arrived!

Early in June, Pearl and I had decided to accept the Kemp’s invitation to go to Drummond Island, Michigan for a hunting trip.

Pearl had been a little skeptical when I first mentioned it. Although she had been indoctrinated in field shooting last year and had accompanied me on all my Sunday shooting trips, the idea of taking our two boys to Drummond Is­ land somehow did not seem to arouse too much interest. However, when I explained to her that we were in these deals together I won my argument. In­ cidentally this is not the normal pro­ cedure in the Barron household.

The decision was made! Kemp’s Cara­ van was organized and its members con­ sisted of Kemp, his wife June, and daughter Daun; Edgar Oswald and his wife Edith, their nephew Billy Beck and their Aunt Ella; Jim Rau, an ex­ pert fisherman, and his wife Gertrude, who laughingly told us they would supply us with fish as we took our daily walks through the Michigan woods.

Don Batman, an expert target archer, completed our roster.

From June until October 1, all we talked about was our trip to Drum­ mond. Non-resident hunting licenses were purchased, hotel reservations made, and contacts had to be established on the Island. Events were progressing smoothly until one Saturday my fatherin-law paid us a visit.

At this stage of the game my onekilowatt generator of a brain was de­ livering only one thing, Drummond Is­ land energy. Even my best friends were avoiding me. At work I would join a group and start with: "Hey, fellows!

Did I tell you we were going to Drum­ mond Island for bow and arrow hunt­ ing?” Suddenly I would receive a cold stare, the group would disperse, and I would be alone.

“All right,” I thought, “maybe I did tell them five or six times before, but they don’t have to act that way. I guess they’re just plain jealous.”

Well, with my father-in-law I decided to restrain myself and so I said, “Hi! Pop, what’s new?”

Pop shifted his weight from one leg to the other and hesitated for a moment.

That one moment of hesitation was suf­ ficient for me to clear my conscience and comply with Dale Carnegie’s command­ ment, “To Win Friends and Influence People,” allow them to talk about themselves.

“Say, Pop,” I hurriedly added, “did I tell you we are going hunting at Drum­ mond Island?”

This was the take-off and I then pro­ ceeded through my routine. Suddenly, I was rudely interrupted by my wife shoving the mail into my wildly ges-

turing hands. In the past I had over­ come cold stares from my friends, in­ sulting remarks from my colleagues, and now the United States mail was testing my determination. Continuing my pace, I quickly dispatched several advertisements, letters that no longer held my interest and what remained was a letter from the Sheriff’s office. This, I thought, was election time, so I may as well throw it in file C, the waste paper basket.

While trying to put across a very im­ portant point on the killing power of a bow, I punctuated my remarks with a few left jabs about three inches from my patient and considerate father-inlaw. While holding his pose for effec­ tiveness, left hand extended, tightly clutching the forgotten letter, my eyes strayed over its contents. I’ll never for­ get those awful words: “Please report for jury duty October 10.”

I picked up my eyeballs, turned on the generator switch and started to sput­ ter. “Jury duty! October 10! Why I’m leaving October 13.” My plans for the last five months were developed to a point where even the deer on Drum­ mond Island were eagerly awaiting my arrival and were considering it a pleas­ ure to be shot by me.

Life in the Barron household was miserable. I felt terrible and I made everybody else feel terrible.

I called my boss and told him I had to go to the Court House on very im­ portant business.

The Court House opened at 9:00 a.m.

I had been waiting since 8:30 a.m. All the way down, I was trying to recall all I had read about in being nice to people.

By 10:30 a.m., I had all my fingernails chewed to the first joint when in strode the Sheriff.

"I beg your pardon, Sheriff,” I said and that was all I said.

“So, you’re the guy who has been waiting for me,” he promptly inter­ rupted.

"Yes, Sir, I am. You see I come from Northampton,” I replied.

Again that’s all the farther I got.

“Lots of people come from North­ ampton,” he blurted.

I could feel my one soft-boiled egg I had for breakfast slopping around in my stomach.

Yes Sir, but what I came to see you about was the letter I received from you,” I replied. I then started to unfold my sorrowful plight. Frankly, I was getting nowhere. Finally I wound up my discertation with the fact I had plan­ ned this trip for the last five months and I had one hundred bucks invested already. Finally, I saw a gleam in the old boy’s eye.

“Okay,” he said, “write me a letter telling these facts and we will see what

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can be done.” I gathered up my non­ resident hunting license I had shown him, kissed him six times and left. Two days later I received a letter excusing me from jury duty. That Sheriff is the best sheriff in the whole United States as far as I am concerned.

On Sunday, October 9, the entire gang got together and under the critical supervision of Kemp we made our own arrows. Incidentally, Kemp has been in archery for the last twenty years and he has established a reputation as one of the best arrow makers in the Eastern states. In a matter of a few hours, we were all supplied with twenty hunting arrows apiece. For hunting heads we all consented to the same head, Black Dia­ mond. More about this later.

Thursday, October 13, we prepared to leave. At 12:00 noon I was com­ pleting half of my office work by tele­ phone from our home. Two o’clock we were packed. Took two pictures and departed for Allentown. We ate lunch and then started for Kemp’s place. Lo and behold! Everybody was there wait­ ing. Captain Kemp assigned us flags and we left 4:00 p.m. promptly.

Our trip over the Pennsylvania Turn­ pike was a rapid one. As expected, the Pennsylvania scenery was beautiful.

Midnight we hit the Ohio line and there x stayed overnight.

Friday morning the topography chang1 • ed. Instead of the beautiful rolling hills of Pennsylvania, we saw the flat grazing lands of Ohio. Heading north we skirted the Lake and entered Michigan. Friday night we arrived at Lansing, Michigan.

Previous arrangements were made for our motels and dinner. We had the pleasure of meeting Mrs. Kemp’s cousin, a former Allentown football player and had a wonderful meal.

The entire meeting was profitable to all except Jim who lost a dollar bet on Notre Dame vs. Michigan. He sent the check from Drummond Island.

Early Saturday morning we started from Lansing. The frost was thick upon our windows. Now we were beginning to approach our destination.

Most of us fellows have been using a Bear bow. Therefore, we were eagerly looking forward to a trip through the Bear Archery Company factory located at Grayling, Michigan.

While Kemp was placing his order for several bows and supplies, we toured the plant. Dick Adlen of the plant took charge of us and did a wonderful job of showing us around. My advice to anyone is to take this tour. It will long.___ be remembered. Fred Bear’s trophy room, his modern plant, the cooperative and friendly spirit as expressed by his workers, the latest methods for fabri­ cation and testing are all experiences that easily justify making this tour.

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Leaving the Bear factory at approxi­ mately 2:00 p.m. we continued north.

Arriving at the Mackinac Straits our enthusiasm was again inflamed by a motorist leaving the Ferry with a nice sized black bear slung across his auto­ mobile hood. We could see the archery equipment in the rear of the car.

The crossing of the straits was cold and windy. After taking several snap­ shots of my son Rickey, I occupied my time watching the construction work on the bridge which is to span these straits.

Upon docking on the Upper Peninsula, we were informed we had approximately 60 miles to travel over dirt roads be­ fore reaching Detour. Visions of bounc­ ing over a dirt road at thirty miles per hour did not particularly appeal to me.

However, I did not fully appreciate the engineering ability of my Michigan friends. For the first time in my life I was traveling smoothly over a dirt road at sixty miles per hour. Those people sure know how to build a road.

The drive through the small fishing towns, mile-long lakes, and the giant statues of Paul Bunyan, found along this coastline, are picturesque and en­ joyable.

Twenty minutes before our arrival at Detour, we encountered rain. We finally saw a sign, “Drummond Island Ferry” and skidded around the corner.

Within one block all cars screeched to a stop.

Peering out through our rain drenched window, I gathered the impression we had made a wrong turn and were sud­ denly confronted with one of those large mine holes we have back East. Despite the rain, I noticed Captain Kemp was getting out of his car.

“What happened?” I asked.

“Nothing,” he said. “Here we are.”

After driving for twelve hours, I was in no mood for jokes and I guess the old Cap’n saw this.

“Come on inside and we’ll have a cup of coffee,” he hurriedly added.

How far does this guy Kemp think he can push a guy. I’m driving all day long, it’s raining “pitchforks and ham­ mer handles,” the road suddenly has fallen into this mine hole, out in the distance is a small lump of dirt, covered with trees, Kemp is banging on my automobile window, running from car to car shouting, “here we are.”

I slowly got out of the car and mum­ bled something to Rickey John, and Pearl about coming inside for coffee.

Between raindrops, I was thinking that if this Kemp character expects me to break a blood vessel in joy over that island out there, he sure had another thought coming. I couldn’t see any lights or buildings on the island—nothing but trees and darkness.

While inside getting a cup of coffee, Kemp told us we had about a half-hour wait for the ferry.

Now I knew how Columbus’s sailors felt about falling off the earth. Yep, Kemp was right! This was it!

Whatever slight suspicion I may have had about being wrong was quickly squelched.

Here was the ferry. Did you ever see these small boats which appear in movie cartoons, with thousands of people and automobiles coming down the gang plank? As the crowd is being emptied out of the boat you can see the boat becoming smaller. Now I know where Walt Disney got his idea for this laugh.

The ferry was about seventy-five feet long and in it were placed five pleasure cars, one medium sized logging truck and approximately thirty people.

Frenchy Landerville was in charge of placing the cargo and he is a master of

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ED OSWALD carrying out a “Y” buck. Snapshot was taken after Ed had carried his deer for half a mile. Good method of carrying deer, but not recommended during rifle season.

his work. I can still see him gesturing I couldn’t see anything and already I and shouting. had visions of the wife and I sleeping “All right, let’s move that car right in an Indian wigwam. into this space. Okay, let’s go, lots of All twelve of us gathered in one cabin. room.”

We were all dog tired and just allowed Lots of room, he said. Already Ed­ our bodies to ooze out over the floor. gar’s back-end of the car had disap­ While we were waiting for our cabin peared under my radiator hood. Okay, assignments the door was suddenly so the man doesn’t like to see any un­ kicked open. occupied space, so I move my car two “Where the heck have you people more inches. been? We expected you last night.”

What a feeling! Rolling and bouncing In the doorway stood a six-foot-two across the black, inky water, locked foundation of manhood. He had short, inside the car we absolutely could wavy, reddish-blonde hair, wore a smile not open our door one inch. To my left from ear to ear as if he meant it, and was the logging truck with its now extending approximately thirty-six inch­ moving cargo of two to three-foot di­ es in front of him was a large ham. ameter logs bouncing up and down, from No. I don’t mean hand—I mean ham. side to side, almost directly above my This was Bill Bennet of Virginia. head. Yep! Kemp was okay, so right, Bill wore a beautiful hand-made “This is it.” deerskin vest which he made from the Within a few minutes we made the first deer he had killed and he also crossing. Directly in front of us was a wore the Art Young Big and Small Game large arch spanning the road. Its letters Awards with several arrows. said, “Welcome to Drummond Island.”

After a few minutes of excited con­ Kemp stuck his head out of the car versation, Bill excused himself and we window and shouted, “Stay close or all started to help each other unload else you will get lost.” our cars into our assigned cabins.

With this he shot into the darkness.

Sunday morning we traveled over the Believe me, he did not have to worry, Island so our entire gang would be at this stage of the game I was going familiar with the territory. Noon found to stick darn close. us making our plans for the late after­ After a few minutes of twisting, turn­ noon hunt. The skies were heavily over­ ing. skidding, and sliding, we suddenly cast and the deer seemed to be out in rounded a curve and there was a build­ large numbers. Several of the gang had ing. I felt just like when you stumble shots but nobody made a hit. into someone in the dark and then Monday morning we left camp at 6:30 hastily mutter, “Excuse me.” a.m. Outside the light was now suf­ I jumped out of the car; my vision ficient to be able to see. I was with Don was clearing and I saw several other Batman and Billy Beck. Again we had buildings. Imagine that! They actually several shots, but nobody connected. had wooden structure buildings on the While eating breakfast at 11:30 a.m., Island. Yes, and from what I could see, we were all remarking about the large they looked pretty nice. From Detour, deer we had seen. Back East, our white-

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EDITH OSWALD is shown skinning a deer. She is more than a match for most he-man

hunters. Notice the large quantity of deer fat which allowed the deer to be skinned

without the use of a knife. Dark spot on hide is where arrow entered.

tails ran about ninety to one hundred pounds. The deer on Drummond Island were much larger. As we gathered about our respective cabins to eat our noon-day breakfast, Don said, “B-B-Bill, I think I’ll hang around camp this afternoon. M-M-Maybe I’ll take Pearl and Rickey J-J-John for a ride.”

Don had been in archery one year.

He started by buying himself a 60-lb. bow and after his first American Round he wondered why his shoulder blades were squeezing his spinal column to­ gether. Kemp straightened him out with a 32-lb. bow and matched aluminum arrows. In one year, Don rose from novice to a consistent second place po­ sition with the Walden Archers.

Just a week or so before we left for our hunting trip, Don started to practice ______ with borrowed field equipment. Don had considerable experience in changing •anrl cairl from the low target anchor and said to me, “Bill, how the heck do you m-mmanage to keep from hitting your nose with the bowstring?”

"Don, you’re supposed to look at the target and not the bowstring.”

This description, plus the fact that Don stammered, covers only half of our hunting scene.

The other half was my wife, Pearl.

Although Pearl had one year’s experi­ ence in field shooting, she had never been hunting. On our ride from Penn­ sylvania to Michigan, she had asked me what was the color and height of the deer, so she would be able to recog­ nize a deer if she saw one.

This short background was necessary in order that you could properly under­ stand and appreciate the handicap these two were under while bagging their

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deer. Don and Pearl and Rickey John started out at approximately 3:00 p.m.

After a few minutes of riding over one of the dirt roads, Don saw Bill Bennett and Phil Conners.

“Hey! Bill,” shouted Don, “How many d-d-deer did you see?”

"We saw twenty-nine deer. As a mat­ ter of fact right over there is number thirty,” said Bill, pointing to a deer ap­ proximately twenty-five yards away.

“Holy s-smo-smo, holy smokes! Pearl, give me the b-b-bow,” shouted Don. Pearl excitedly handed Don his bow and a handful of arrows.

Don pulled back and let go.

“You missed him,” said Phil.

The deer left for places unknown.

Don examined the ground and saw nothing. He returned to the car, placed his bow inside and said, “Well, let’s pull out, Pearl. At least I got a Sh-Sh-ShOt.”

Pearl put the car into gear and drove no more than several yards when she suddenly started to point and shout, “There it is, Don! There is your deer!”

Poor Don had his eyeballs punched out by Pearl trying to indicate the deer’s location.

Yep, there was the deer Don had thought he missed, lying dead about twenty yards from the road. The sides of the road were piled three feet high with underbrush, but this didn’t stop our two hunters from plowing their way through.

After Don had convinced himself this was actually his deer, and Pearl had allowed all of her excited energy to consume itself, Pearl said, "My goodness, Don, how on earth will I ever get back to the road?”

“How?” Don asked, “why when you ca-ca-came from the car you j-j-jumped across that pile of brush.”

To this day Pearl can not believe that in her excitement she cleared a three-foot bank of brush.

When the rest of us came back from our hunting, we were swamped by Pearl and Don telling us about their deer kill and there it was hanging by the hind legs from the back of Ellis’ dump truck.

Well, here it was Monday, the first day of the week and we had one deer to our credit. Don and Pearl were the camp heroes. Bill and Phil came over.

Pictures were taken and drinks were exchanged. Two days later, we skinned out the deer and cut it into sections.

This is what I had been waiting for—to try out some of Frieda Hoff’s sugges­ tions on, “Your Game Can Be Delicious.”

As I have been a regular subscriber to Archery Magazine for the last four years, I always read her column, re­ copied the recipes, and thought some day I would be in a position to try them.

More about this later.

Tuesday morning we were all out bright and early, ready for the hunt.

We had previously decided to drive Duck Island. Posters were stationed and Edgar and Kemp drove the Island.

Billy Beck was posted to my right with June and Edith to my left. We didn’t have long to wait. A nice “wye” buck tore out of the woods toward Billy. He snapped a shot, but missed.

We spent the remainder of the morning driving the smaller adjoining islands, but no luck.

While preparing for our afternoon hunt, Billy informed us he was going back to where we held our morning drive. He said a spike had come up be­ hind him while he was posting.

Although Billy, at the tender age of eighteen, was the youngest of our hunt­ ers, he had more hunting savvy than most of us put together. For the last six ye al's, Billy had hunted with his Uncle Edgar and had proven a very good student. Before the rest of us could get organized for our afternoon hunt, in comes Billy. He was as white as a Monday morning bed sheet.

“Well, Bill,” he said, “are you going to shake my hand?”

I looked—his pants and shirt were covered with blood and I knew he had connected.

“Congratulations, Billy, what did you get?” I asked.

“A button buck,” he answered.

When the news spread, all the cabins started to empty their occupants.

There it was—a nice sized button buck. Two days—two deer.

After pictures were taken, Billy re­ lated his story.

“I went back to where I was posted this morning and found the trail of the spike which had come up behind me.

I was proceeding slowly and cautiously and pushing out deer in front of me.

After about an hour of stalking, I saw the button buck about thirty yards away. I raised the bow and let fly. The deer was quartering away from me and I shot a little too far back. I looked for blood but found only a few drops.

Although I had hit him I also knew the shot was not a good one, so I decided to wait a while before taking up the trail.

“After what seemed like hours, I start­ ed to pick up the trail. Nothing but occasional drops of blood. I would place my arrow at the last drop of blood and then make a large circle. When I found the next drop of blood, I would go back, pick up my arrow and place it in the new location. This was a slow and

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tedious job of crawling on hands and knees and to make matters worse, each drop of blood had to be tested. In the woods, there appears a red-colored sap which looks just like blood, except it will not smear when your moist finger is rubbed against it. Like I said—all this takes time and plenty of it and finally I located him. The arrow had entered where the ribs stop, gone through the stomach cavity and lodged in the rear leg bone. I dressed him, packed him on my back and started home. After several hundred yards of walking, I sighted the main road. Just at this time I saw a car cruising slowly toward camp. I dropped my deer and with the last of my strength started to holler and run. Phil Conners was driving and when he saw me covered with blood, his face beamed.”

"Congratulations, Billy, where is the deer?” Phil asked.

"I dropped him back there in the woods when I spotted the car.”

"Phil backed up the car and gave me a hand with loading the deer in the car.”

Wednesday morning we decided to split into small groups. Edgar and Edith Oswald decided to hit for the denser brush. They drove about two miles, parked their car, and headed for one of the many coves. Skirting the side, they continued for approximately half a mile and then cut in. Both Edith and Edgar saw a number of deer, grouse and snowshoe rabbits.

Edith and Edgar were hunting sep­ arately. At approximately three o’clock, Edgar spied a nice "wye buck.” Un­ fortunately the buck started to move away and Edgar had to shift his aim to the rear portion of the chest cavity.

The heart and lung section was covered by a tree. Edgar released and saw his arrow disappear into the deer. Upon examining the spot, Edgar could not find his arrow nor any blood trail. He then realized he had hit a small portion of the chest cavity, through the stomach and to the rear leg. Because of the ab­ sence of a blood trail, Edgar circled and re-circled in an attempt to pick up scuff marks, hair or some indication.

Late at night they returned to tell us the story.

All previous plans were dropped and we all got organized to take up the hunt next morning. Our plan was simple.

We all knew and respected Edgar’s hunting and tracking ability. If he said there was no trail—that was it. There­ fore, the best we could do would be to get the entire gang out and comb the immediate area.

Thursday morning we headed for the cove. Arriving near the spot, Edgar made us familiar with the incident and then we all took off.

I had been slowly walking in a wide circle when I realized the noon day was approaching. I spotted a ridge which ran several hundred yards. Although it is bad tracking technique to walk along the top of a ridge, I wanted to get a look at the surrounding territory. After I had reached the top of the ridge, I was spotted by June and Edith. This, of course, was unknown to me. They remained hidden and watched my prog­ ress. As I stopped to reach in my pants pocket for my compass, the girls decided they had better make their presence known, so that I would not commit any acts which would prove embarrassing to either one of us. So, with a loud hey! the girls announced themselves and I lost several years of my life.

After hastily apologizing for what they intended as a considerate move, we gabbed a few minutes when we heard someone shouting they had found the deer. Down the ridge we hurried.

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BILL BARRON points out to his son where arrow pierced the deer’s heart.

There we found Billy, Kemp and Edgar.

Already Edgar was happily dressing out his deer.

As we didn’t have far to walk, we carried the deer to the water’s edge, washed him and then tied his legs to­ gether.-Edgar put his arms through the tied legs and carried the deer like a pack and struck out for the cars.

Upon examining the wound, we found the arrow had entered the chest cavity, passed through the stomach and had just broken out of the skin near the inside top of the rear leg. All bleeding had been internal. The entire stomach cavity was filled with blood and torn tissue. The wound had been severe.

Thursday I decided to take Pearl, Rickey John and Aunt Ella sight-seeing.

We visited the various coves, saw the foundations of old Fort Drummond and watched quarrying operations at the Dolomite Plant.

Upon returning to camp, we spied Jim returning from his first fishing trip.

"Well, Jim,” I shouted, "How did you make out?” I. hastily added we had three deer to our credit. Jim passed me mumbling in his beard.

That evening I pieced together the story. Because of our hunting success, Jim decided he was not going to be left out of the limelight. After a number of hours of fishing, Jim asked Billy Beck to raise the nets to see what was* in his catch.

"Well, Billy, I guess we should have a good catch of fish by now. How about pulling up the net? Boy, just wait until I show some of those bow hunters the meat I’m bringing in.”

Poor Jim almost lost his bifocals when he saw what remained of his afternoon efforts. Unknown to Jim, the net had a hole in it. Jim was pulling in the fish, throwing them in the net, and the fish

would say, "Thank you” and leave by the hole. All he had left was two small perch.

Friday passed with no one getting a deer. Saturday, Edgar and I teamed up together. We started for an old logging road we had previously spotted. We ex­ plored several remaining old cabins, walked along the beach and remarked about the big waves which were pound­ ing the beachhead. Some waves ap­ peared to be four feet in height. We circled the open fields and then decided to hit the brush.

Usually we hunt separately. However, on this occasion Edgar and I were to­ gether. He suddenly started to motion that a deer was ahead of me. Glancing ahead, I saw a doe hidden behind a hemlock. I waited, and later lowered myself to one knee. This is my favorite hunting position. After about three min­ utes, curiosity got the best of the deer and she took one step forward and stretched out her neck. Boy, this was what I had been waiting for. I concen­ trated on the chest and let go. The arrow hit, the deer wheeled to the right and disappeared—it was all over.

"Looked like a good shot,” said Edgar.

"Yes, I believe it was low enough to be a good heart shot.” I replied.

We paced off the distance—45 yards.

I walked several steps and there was a large pool of bright red. thick blood.

"This one won’t go far,” said Edgar.

"There is also some air in the blood.”

I smoked a cigarette. "What do you think, Edgar?” I asked. "That deer is just over that mound,” he replied.

I knew better than to doubt Edgar’s judgment on hunting matters. "Well, let's go then,” I added.

Large patches of blood made the trail easy to follow. We traveled 65 paces • Continued on page fifty-two.

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By .J. W. IIUBBABB (The Wandering Yahi) P. O. Box 34, Hathaway Pines, California

Hunting javelina in the Tucson Moun­ tains Game Management Area of Ari­ zona in 1956 proved to be a real chal­ lenge to many out-of-state bow hunters.

Heavy rains, followed by cold weather, scattered the pigs widely and made hunting conditions most difficult.

Javelina, as a rule, rove in bands of 15 or 20. and during the dry periods can usually be found in the immediate vicinity of water holes. Here they feed in ever-expanding circles about their water supply until food in the area grows very scarce. Then, when rains come and water is to be found in almost every canyon, the pigs scatter to the four winds, often breaking up into groups of two or three, or even foraging alone. Under such conditions, pigs are like gold, where you find them, and the finding becomes the major part of the hunt. The fact is, you spend your time hunting for a place to hunt. Even though such conditions prevailed at Tuc­ son in 1956, and many out-of-state bow hunters went home blue and discouraged, those who came prepared to stay and fight it out to the last day, were suc­ cessful. I was one of the die-hards who came to stay, and I learned a lot about javelina.

Confidentially, I know how to hunt those little desert pigs. But, don’t you believe it. You work out a system all your own, and leave me with mine.

Chances are, it’s no good, anyway. But, one thing I know for sure about those little denizens of the desert, javelina, collared peccary, or just little desert pigs, hunting them with bow and arrow is a never-to-be-forgotten experience.

Opening day was a Lu Lu. Dawn broke as clear as a moron’s conscience, but the mercury hit 25° and on the desert that ain’t hot. Chet and Louise Waite, Al Peterson and I piled into my Jeep station wagon and took off at six-thirty in the morning. We moved into a big wash where I had observed numerous pig tracks, following a big rain. We took stands. Chet and Louise down the wash, Al and I went up the »vash.

Two coyotes came by me at the break of dawn. In the brush they were very close, but in the open, 60 to 100 yards.

I got two shots in the open. Close enough to be thrilling, but no pelts.

Very shortly two more coyotes appear­ ed in the wash below me, very close, but too much brush. Soon they got my scent and took off. Into the open, at 80 yards, I loosed another arrow. This was not my lucky day. I just couldn’t connect on one of my usual impossible shots.

Presently Chet and Louise appeared at the parked Jeep, and I joined them.

They had frozen out on stand. I was ready to give and so was Al. This was really four-shirt weather, and we only had three. We had brought along no cold weather clothing, so to meet the emergency we just put on extra layers of what we had. We referred to‘the days as two-, three- or four-shirt weather.

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pass, wearing one shirt and sweating.

It was really underwear-weather in the afternoon. That is the desert.

Late in the evening, just at dusk, we were returning through the mountain pass when Chet suddenly yelled, "Jave­ lina!” There on the mountain side above us were two large pigs scamper­ ing for cover. We piled out and gave chase, but darkness was upon us and we soon abandoned the pursuit. After all, this was opening day; why worry?

There was lots of time to get a pig.

The Tucson Mountains come right r“’..'_ down to the city limits of the sprawling, friendly city of Tucson, Arizona. Lying directly to the west, the many high, grotesquely-shaped peaks pierce the sky at sunset, creating a warm, glowing spectacle long to be remembered. But, in the cold, grey hours of early dawn, as you start climbing canyon walls and brushy slopes, looking for pigs, these same lovely craigs bristle with almost every kind of prickly plant known to man, and offer a real challenge to the spirit of the bow hunter. Huge saguaro cactus loom upon the horizons, and a host of less spectacular but more prickly varieties abound everywhere, in­ cluding the detestable, even if beau­ tiful, cholla; also: prickly pear, barrel, pin cushion, and many others. Most of the trees are too small for good climb­ ing, consisting of rather scrubby mes­ quite and palo verde, and a few iron woods. But, any old port in a storm, save the giant saguaro.

The Tucson Mountain Game Manage­ ment area occupies most of the Tucson Mountains, and has been designated as

a special hunting area for bow and arrow only. This area is truly a bow hunter’s paradise. We saw plenty of deer, both desert mules and black-tails, to make things very interesting come hunting season. Glassing some of the big racks through by 7 x 35 binoculars made me drool. Of course, during pig season you see deer, and vice versa, but the indications are that a good bow hunter could have a lot of fun here during the deer season, as well as during the javelina season. I am looking forward to trying it.

The Missus and i arrived in Tucson on February 2, lock, stock and barrel.

What am I saying? I mean bow, quiver, and arrows. Ex-gun hunter, that’s me.

Our field equipment was complete. A twenty-four-foot house trailer, Jeep station wagon with winch, and a hunt­ ing layout of three bows and five dozen arrows. I was determined to get a pig or bust.

Fifteen days later, after much re­ connoitering, and seven days of daylight to dark hunting, I began visualizing myself as a toy balloon in a cactus garden—emphasis on the bust. Already my two friends and fellow Yahi Bowmen from Modesto, California, Chester and Louise Waite, had folded and gone home without getting a shot. I remained to hunt alone, the only member of an original opening day foursome in the field. The other member of the party, however, was more fortunate. Al Peter­ son, of Tucson, an old friend of Chester’s, had collected a fine pig the second day.

Al answered our comments on no pigs, with: “I live here and I’ve been hunting

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the little runt I got for three years.”

Thus, very rapidly, the score was being added, as day by day the snort season fled. Rille hunters average 1 in 20. Bow hunters just have to be better hunters, it they expect to get any trophies.

Wnen Chester and Louise Waite left for home, I took the day oif. That is, I didn't go afield with my bow and ar­ rows. Neither did 1 get cactus spines in my seat. Something was wrong with our hunting. It was new and everything was so different. The desert mountains, in themselves, are a challenge to the still hunter, where every movement must send crashing noises into the sensitive ears of animals, sounding like the pro­ verbial bull in the china closet. Many times I had been on stand, and listened to fellow bow hunters sneaking up a canyon like the crash landing of a jet bomber.

For five days we had hunted our hearts out, loving every minute in the mountains, hut returning tired and weary at night. Every day we would meet some bow hunter who had jumped pigs, but we jumped none. One day Chet and Louise saw a big boar go over a pass and gave chase, but to no avail. He was one of five pigs jumped by an archer from San Bernardino, Cali­ fornia. They all got away.

After Chet and Louise went home without even getting a shot, I went to work in dead earnest on this business of pig hunting. I talked with everyone I could find who knew anything about pig hunting. I talked, not only with bow hunters, but with rifle hunters, the grocery man, and the milkman and the service station attendants. Tom Fisk, of Fisk Archery & Leather Sporting Goods in Tucson, was a great help. Tom is a native and really knows the country.

He can tell you places to take a Jeep that are out of this world—’almost.

I met a group of boys from Missouri.

Four experienced bow hunters with many kills to their credit on other game.

They were having the same tough luck— no pigs. They had covered a large part of the special area in the Tucson Moun­ tains, open only to bow hunters. I had also covered much of this same area

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with Chet and Louise Waite and we had found few pigs and had no shots. Some­ thing was wrong, no doubt about it.

Either there were very few pigs in the area, or they were making monkeys of us. I suspected the latter.

My first real clue came from a service station attendant, a successful rifle him ter. He told me to take it easy— move very, very slowly, and look over every inch of terrain before moving on.

Well, there it was, the same old story all over again. Just plain good still hunting tactics. The old story expound­ ed by Ishi, Dr. Pope, Will and Maurice Thompson, and other famous old-time

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bow hunters. “Move a little and look a heap.” Old stuff, but good.

With this theory firmly in mind, I set out again with renewed hope. I moved to a new area in the vicinity of Picture Rocks, where pigs had been reported seen during the week. Here, along the road, I met Eric Falshaw, president of the Tucson Bow Hunters.

Eric had collected his pig and was out to help find one for his son. He invited me to tag along, which I did. We start­ ed out together and moved very slowly.

I bore too far to the left and presently found myself hunting alone again, but continued on in the general directions as directed by Eric at the outset. During the first two hours I had advanced not more than three quarters of a mile, zigzaging between the shoulder of a big wash and the foot of a range of hills.

Finally I came to a pass in the hills which looked very good and, although I had seen no fresh sign, my hopes were high, until I crossed over the top and ran head on into an archery camp, com­ plete with tents and everything. Feeling somewhat disgusted, I speeded up and veered to the left around the base of a small hill, only to run smack into a parked station wagon, and then another car, all obviously the transportation of bow hunters. I was feeling pretty low by this time and headed back toward my Jeep.

As I headed up a small ravine, not more than 75 yards from the parked station wagon, I found unmistakable fresh pig sign. Branches of a large prick­ ly pear cactus had been chewed, and pieces dropped so recently they were still wet. I sat down and studied the situation. This was the first honest-togosh fresh pig sign I had seen in seven hard days of hunting. Most likely these pigs had already been flushed by the onslaught of hunters who had invaded this side of the hills. But, my new theory was we had been passing by pigs, all the while, trying to get to the other side of the mountain.

I sat for a long time meditating. Al Peterson had killed his pig at 20 feet, • Continued on page thirty-five.

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fcbci^0 OFFICERS: JIM KINNEE, President 962 N. 39th Street, Milwaukee 8, Wisconsin ARNOLD O. HAUGEN, Vice-President 964 Lakeview Drive, Auburn, Alabama JOHN L. YOUNT. Secretary-Treasurer Post Office Box 388, Redlands, California KARL E. PALMATIER, Tournament Chairman 1317 Hillcrest Ave.. Kalamazoo, Michigan DIVISION REPRESENTATIVES:

Eastern ALBERT F. VAN DER KOGEL 78 Woodedge Road, Plandome, New York Southern FRANKLIN C. SEFORD. JR. 2nd Floor Hall Building Annex, Little Rock, Arkansas Mld-Western TRACY L. STALKER G-4221 Springfield St., Flint, Michigan Northwestern FORREST R. HUNTLEY 1500 Maple, Albany, Oregon Southwestern ROY HOFF Post Office Box H, Palm Springs, California You Will Be Proud to Be a Member of NATIONAL FIELD ARCHERY ASSOCIATION The National Field Archery Association (N.F.A.A.) is your organization. It belongs to all the field archers and bowmen hunters of America. As a member you belong to an organization fostering the oldest sport in the world. Membership, $1.00 per person. For S3.00 (U.S.A.) you secure a year's member­ ship in the N.F.A.A. and a year’s subscription to Archery Magazine In Canada, add 25c extra; for foreign, 50c extra for the magazine.

By JOHN L. YOUNT Secretary-Treasurer

NATIONAL ELECTION It is time to start thinking about this election, for it is very important to the future of the sport, and a couple of months isn’t much time. The three top officials to be selected are: Pres­ ident, Vice-President, and the Executive Committee member for the Southern section.

I think that both in nominating and voting, we should bear in mind that none of these positions is honorary.

Everyone of them is a job and one which requires sound judgment.

My advice to all members is help nominate and then vote for the man who is a good leader and staunch sup­ porter of the kind of field archery you believe in. Don’t help nominate or vote for anyone just because he has a prom­ inent name in archery. This doesn’t mean you should turn a man down just because he is well known. Study his record and make sure his idea of field archery concides with yours.

Another group of very important of­ fices which must be filled is that of Board of Governors representative from

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each state. Here we have a slightly different problem. These men are nom­ inated by the state associations. At the present we have a fine hard-working Board, but there was a time when it was different. There were states where a single officer of the state association made the nominations and thus some­ times gave the field archers of the state the choice of voting for the least ob­ jectionable candidate, rather than for an outstanding leader. In others the state secretary has done about the same thing by putting two names on a post­ card and asking the clubs to ratify their nominations.

As the sport grows, the Board of Governors is going to be increasingly important. Consequently, it is of prime importance that they really represent the field archers of the state and they be the best and most progressive leaders in the state. This is the biggest office in your state. It is your duty to see to it that no single person, or small group, is given the opportunity of turning it over to someone either incapable or unwilling to handle it the way you want it handled. You have a good Board member now. Make sure next year’s is just as good, by taking as much interest in the nominating as you do in voting.

Don’t leave it up to just a few, and then criticize your state association and the N.F.A.A. when your Board member doesn’t measure up.

N.F.A.A. HANDICAP AND CLASSIFICATION CARDS The N.F.A.A. has, during this spring, mailed out over 20,000 handicap and classification cards. Most of these were primarily for handicap use—a form of the sport which is rapidly coming to the front, even in sections of the country where every effort is being made to block it.

Major tournaments can use classes, but one after another the clubs are finding themselves in difficulty with this type of tournament. They find them­ selves with a lone person in a class, a problem for which there is no solution.

You put him down a class and he spoils the competition for that class. Put him up and he is out of the tournament. Give him a prize and he wins it without shooting. Refuse to give prizes to a class less than three and he again is out of the tournament, or they find they are buying more prizes than there are arch­ ers and the club is going bankrupt. Not only that, but the very number of prizes is killing the value of any award.

So, more and more the clubs are coming to realize that even though a man may occasionally get by with the wrong handicap, he can do the same thing with his classification, so maybe they had better make a change. After all, a handicap is just a sort of class, but you don’t give as many prizes and everybody shoots together instead of in a lot of little groups. Figure it this way: if you are an 8 handicap man you are in class 8.

In certain places there has been criti­ cism of the N.F.A.A. cards because they show both class and handicap, and the majority in the area have voted to use classes only. I know from correspond­ ence that there is a minority, and a pretty good sized one, in each of these areas who like handicaps and would like to use them for match play in their own foursomes. Wouldn’t it perhaps be worthwhile to fix things so they can?

IF YOU ARE MOVING Please inform us immediately, giving OLD and NEW addresses.

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It doesn’t cost any more or take any extra work, and you might get a lot of new club members who are more in­ terested in foursome play than tourna­ ments. This has happened to golf and I never heard that it hurt anything.

NATIONAL CLASSIFICATION If you intend to shoot in the coming National Tournament, it is much simpler to have your classification in advance.

This can be handled by your local club or through this office. If by the club, the secretary should order some National handicap and classification cards from this office, and by using the most re­ cent four tournament scores shot by each archer, and the handicap-classifi­ cation chart in the Handbook or the first Bulletin, find each archer’s proper class. If you don’t have either, an air mail letter will get you a copy of the Handbook in time for the tournament.

If you want this office to do the classifying, send us the archer’s scores, signed by the club secretary, and we will mail a classification card to each member.

TAPE RECORDINGS Remember—if you are starting a club, and want to know more about the sport and the N.F.A.A., send for a recording to be played at your organization meet­ ing and tell us how long a program you want.

Recordings are also available for special meetings or any public gathering where you think it might help create an interest in the sport.

NEW MAGAZINE FOR EAST COAST G. Howard Gellelan, Ridgewood 4, Maryland, reports he is starting a new magazine to be known as The Eastern Bow Hunter. This should fit in well with the various state publications of the area and we wish him the best of luck.

NEW ZEALAND NEWS Jim Hinchco, who many of you will remember as the New Zealander who was among the better archers at our National Tournament at Sunapee, N. H., won the field championship of New Zealand, and was beaten in target com­ petition for the first time in five years.

Quite a record and here is an interesting thing about archery in New Zealand: Most archers shoot both target and field. On the target range, all shooting is free-style BUT no sights are allowed on the field course, and strange to re­ late, no one wants to change the rule.

The same is true in Sweden, and it seems the challenge of trying something new is helping to build both sides of the sport.

BIG GAME CROCODILE: Wolfram R. Moeckel, Caracas, Venezuela (2 crocodiles).

JAVELINA: Wilmot B. Boone, Tulsa, Okla.; O. E. Scott, Globe, Ariz.; Wm. R. Lachenmaier, Shafter, Calif.

WILDCAT: Bill Leisi, Nampa, Idaho.

DEER: Idaho—Glen Hughes, Lewiston.

Indiana—E. E. Boyce, Indianapolis.

Oregon—Raymond Thom, Beaverton.

SMALL GAME AWARDS (Small Game Pin) Bob Adderly, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Ernest Hahn, S. Bethlehem, N. Y. Hugh V. Hopper, Symsonia, Ky. James E. Howard, Shenandoah, Iowa.

Maj. Rod Huff, Seaside, Calif.

Don Laubach, Bozeman, Mont.

Nelson M. Pilcher, Memphis, Tenn.

James Richardson, Woodland, Calif.

H. H. Schneidman, Jr., Paducah, Ky. Cliff Snapp, Lincoln, Nebr.

Dale B. Wright, Carthage, Mo. (First Arrow) M. H. Dorsey, Hazlehurst, Ga. Clark Gallup, La Crosse, Wis. • Continued on next page.

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Joseph P. Greer, Seymour, Ind. Donald Grimes, Pierre, S. D. Dale K. Marcy, Yakima, Wash.

Dr. H. A. Matz, Prineville, Ore. Jack Pesterfield, Red Bluff, Calif.

John A. Ross, St. Joseph, Mo. (Second Arrow) Craig Erickson, Huron, S. D. Orvie Linsin, Ferguson, Mo. Otto F. Muehlfeld, Danbury, Conn.

Calvin Vogt, Rupert, Idaho.

Rev. Roy Wingate, Schuyler, Nebr.

(Third Arrow) Joseph W. Brown, Memphis, Tenn.

Glen C. Johnson, Racine, Wis. (Second Crossed Arrow) Frank Hames, Jr., Memphis, Tenn.

20 PINS (Free Style) 35 Yards, 4 position—Eugene W. Grif­ fin, Everett, Wash.; Herman Louis, Day­ ton, Oregon.

55 Yards—Erling Espedal, Sr., Arling­ ton, Washington.

65 Yards—Harry Podlas, Bellflower, California.

(Instinctive) 35 Yards—Tom Gregory, North Holly­ wood, California.

35 Yards, 4 position—Bobby Dunn, Greenville, Ky.; Ray Ward, Hampton, Va.; Timothy Cantwell, Kirkwood, Mo.; Iverson Shaver, Rainelle, W. V.; Gar­ rett E. McCormick, Waynesboro, Va.; William DcSalles, Portland, Ore.; John Rider, Jr., Rainelle, W. Va.; Nancy LeBlanc, Rockford, Ill. 45 Yards—Richard Napoletana, Mount Clemens, Mich.; Tex Brocker, Kala­ mazoo, Mich.

45 Yards, 4 position—Ray Beers, Gas City, Ind.; D. J. Cooper, Belleville, Mich.; Don Burris, Anderson, Ind.; Ar­ thur Rennard, Wayne, Mich.; Louie Carrasco, Garden Grove, Calif.; Lucille Shine, Compton, Calif.

55 Yards—Raymond Pionessa, Lan­ caster, N. Y.; Emory Clatterbaugh, Waynesboro, Va. COURSE APPROVALS Patapsco Bowmen, Catonsville, Md. Drumlin Bowmen, Palmyra, N. Y. Sherwood Archers, St. Louis, Mo. Greenwood Archers, Des Moines, Iowa.

■Aqua Sierra Bowmen, Granada Hills, Calif.

Apache Bow Hunters, Globe-Miami, Ariz.

Broken Arrow Archers, Monon, Ind. Chariton Archery Club, Chariton, Iowa.

Choctaw Bow Hunters, Shelbyville, Ky. Barren River Archery Club, Bowling Green, Ky. Mohawk Archery Club, Henderson, Ky. Uco Archery Club, Morganfield, Ky. Indian Hill Archery Club, Owensboro, Ky. Auburn Sportsman’s Club, Auburn, Mass.

Port City Bow Hunters, Muskegon, Mich.

Chippewa Archery Club, Grand Rapids, Mich.

Prairie Bowmen, Lincoln, Nebr.

Mohonk Bowmen, Milton, N. Y. Diamond Hill Archers, Cumberland, R. I. Chickasaw Bow Hunters, Memphis. Tenn.

Top O’ Texas Bowmen, Pampa, Texas.

James River Archers, Lynchburg, Va. Cascade Archers, Seattle, Wash.

Olympic Archers, Inc., Bremerton, Wash.

Grantsville Field Archers, Grantsville, W. Va. Waltonian Bowmen, Silver Spring, Md. Calapooya Archers, Cottage Grove, Ore. So. Bay Archery Club, Manhattan Beach, Cal. Princess Anne Bowmen, Norfolk, Va. Staten Island Archers, Staten Island, N. Y. Greenwood Archers, Vancouver, B. C. Bay City Bowmen, Bay City, Mich.

Tuscarora Archers, Frederick, Md. Mohican Bowmen, Washington, D. C. Muskegon Bowmen, Muskegon, Mich.

English Valley Archers, N. English, Iowa.

Riverside Archers, Riverside, Calif.

Western Missouri Bow Hunters, Clinton, Mo. St. Louis County Field Archers. Webster Groves, Missouri.

Kingston Archery Club, Kingston, N. Y. Lucy Anna Archers, Huntingdon, Pa. Ebanaki Archers, Brattleboro, Vt.

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HARTMAN of Whittier, Calif., adds a few more small game points.

Colfax Archery Club, Raton. N. M. Mobile Field Archers, Mobile, Ala. Great Falls Archery Club, Great Falls. Mont.

Wyoming Valley Archery Association, Kings­ ton Township, Pa. Hazleton Archery Club, Hazleton, Pa. Otter Valley Bowmen, Middlebury, Vt. Wyandot Bowmen, Weirton, W. Va. Sunrise Bowmen, North Las Vegas, Nev. Grays Harbor Bowmen, Aberdeen, Wash.

Carthage Instinctive Bowmen, Carthage. Mo. Pocahontas Bow Hunters, Marlinton, W. Va. Buckhorn Bowmen, Price, Utah.

Municipal Archers of Memphis, Memphis, Tenn.

Conococheague Archers, Greencastle, Pa. Warren Archery Club, Warren, Pa. Stryker Archery Club, Stryker, Ohio.

Central New York Bowhien, Syracuse. N. Y. Torn Mountain Archers, Suffern, N. Y. Skyline Archery Club, Jamestown, N. Y. Kansas City Archery Club, Kansas City, Mo. Western Wayne County Conservation Assn., Plymouth, Mich.

Broken Bow Hunters Club, Hastings, Mich.

Bend of the River Archers, Niles, Mich.

Traverse City Field Archers. Traverse City, Michigan.

Greenville Archery Club, Greenville, Ky. The Menifee Archers, Frenchburg, Ky. Northwood Bowmen, Ames, Iowa.

Indian Trail Bowmen, Freeport, Ill. Pensacola Bowmen, Pensacola, Fla. South Gate Roving Archers, La Habra, Calif.

Red Arrow Field Archers, Port Huron, Mich.

Tecumseh Field Archers, Springfield, Ohio.

Albuquerque Field Archers, Albuquerque. N.M. Red Trail Archery Club, Mandan. N. D.

Heart of America Field Archers, Kansas City, Missouri.

Kenwood Sportsman Club, Ionia, Mich.

Dallas Field & Target Archers Association, Lewisville, Texas.

Teepee Bowmen, Ticonderoga, N. Y. Preston Bowmen, Arthurdale, W. Va. Clarksburg Archery Club, Clarksburg, W. Va. Union Bridge Bowmen, Union Bridge, Md. Mid-Michee Bowman Club, Midland, Mich.

Smokey Mountain Archers, Knoxville, Tenn.

Elkhorn Archers, Baker, Oregon.

Terrapin Bow Hunters, Woodyard, Md. Modern Bow Hunters, Reno, Nev. Bow Hunters of Rockingham, Harrisonburg, Va Northland Bowman Archery Club, Newaygo, Michigan.

San Antonio Field Archery Club, San Antonio, Texas.

Shenango Valley Archery Club, Sharpsville, Pa. Sherwood Archers, Roanoke, Va. Oneonta Archery Club, Oneonta, N. Y. Lewistown Bow Hunters, Lewistown, Mont.

Bloomington Bowmen, Bloomington, Ind. Blue Water Sportsman's Association, Port Huron, Mich.

Jamesport Archery Club, Jamesport, Mo. White River Bow Hunters, Mitchell, Ind. Hunterdon Hills Bowmen, Flemington, N. J. Oyaron Bowmen, Oneonta. N. Y. Storm King Archers, Cornwall, N. Y.

OHIO STATE TARGET TOURNAMENT

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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Tracy L. Stalker T

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Question: I have a belt quiver, but every time I get near trees it tangles up in the branches. Is there something better for hunting? I am left handed.

Do they make shoulder quivers for left handed people? Is there a good broad­ head sharpener out and what do you think about deer lure?—A.R., Greenfield, Massachusetts.

Answer: I believe you would like the Bear Nimrod center back quiver for hunting. This hangs in the center of one’s back, straight up and down, and the arrows can be drawn from either side. It has a row of bristles around the top to keep the arrows from rattling and a set of pockets in the bottom to keep them from clattering together.

This bottom is accessible through a zipper opening.

The best broadhead sharpener I know of is one of the round axe hones. To file the broadheads sharp and then finish on the coarse side of this stone gives a good cutting edge.

I do not know anything about deer lure, but if it covers up body scent, I think its use would be advantageous.

Question: I would like to refinish my glass and wood laminated bow. Could you tell me the proper kind of finish to use and how to remove the old finish off the glass and wood? I would also like to know the proper procedure for refinishing the bow.—A.L., Bozeman, Montana.

Answer: I always paint my hunting bow with olive drab paint every fall and then refinish it after the hunting season. I use any of the commercial paint removers (liquid—not caustic) to get the old finish off and then wipe it with a cloth soaked in gasoline to re­ move any wax that is often a part of the remover. Next I polish the bow with medium steel wool. If there are any scratches I want to take out, I use a little fine sandpaper on them.

Next I give the wood a good coat of spar varnish. When this is dry I rub it down with steel wool, removing any varnish that has flowed over onto the backing and facing. Then I give the whole thing: backing, facing and wood, another coat of spar varnish. When dry the gloss can be removed from the varnish with fine steel wool and a coat of paste floor wax applied.

Most of the commercial bowyers use lacquer instead of varnish. It is prob­ ably a more durable finish and any good brushing lacquer instead of var­ nish may be used if you prefer as the use of varnish is a personal preference on my part.

Question: We have just become mem­ bers of the NFAA and I have quite a few questions to ask you in order that we may understand our equipment bet­ ter. Can you please explain the prin-

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ciple of a working recurve bow and how can one be defined from a reflex or any other type of bow. Does glass backing and facing have any effect on the pull­ ing weight of a bow? What is a deflexed handle? What is meant by barred fea­ thers? What is meant by composite bows? In regard to bowstrings, what is meant by endless type and flemish splice type?—D.T., Canby, Calif.

Answer: When we first began making recurved bows it was customary to bend the last 3" or 4" backward at an angle of 45° to 60°, making the bend as sharp as the wood would take.

This had the effect of lengthening the bow as it was drawn and shortening it as it recoiled at release. Later it was discovered that the cast was better and the action smoother if the recurve were made longer and with a much larger radius. If this recurve were made stiff like the short, sharp recurves formerly used, it would mean shortening the working limbs of the bow too much; therefore recurves are made thin enough so they will bend in the shooting.

Glass backing and facing has a great effect on the drawing weight of a bow.

If the glass were removed from a 50-lb. bow it would probably reduce the draw­ ing weight to not more than 20 lbs.

A deflexed handle is one in which the limbs of the bow are permanently bent toward the belly.

Barred feathers are ordinary gray turkey wing feathers and get the name from the black bars, or stripes, that run across them.

A composite bow is one made from several different materials. This term originally applied to the Turkish type of bow which was constructed from horn, wood and sinew. In modern archery it usually refers to a bow made from wood and glass or plastic.

The endless type of bowstring is made by winding thread around two pins spaced the length of the desired finished bowstring. The part which goes around the pins is served, or wound, with heavy cotton thread, and then the two sides brought together and served so as to form a loop.

In making the flemish type loop two or three strands of thread considerably longer than the finished string are used.

They are each twisted individually and then twisted together to form the part of the loop which encircles the nock of the bow; then the ends are twisted into the main body of the string. If you are interested in making your own bowstrings, I would suggest you order a copy of the November, 1955 Archery Magazine,. which contains directions for making tooth types of strings. For this, send 25c to the editor, Roy Hoff Box H, Palm Springs, California.

Question: I have made a number of self bows and laminated recurves, but

I’ve always wanted to try my hand at a split bamboo long bow. Can you sup­ ply me with the necessary information concerning where to obtain the materials and how they are constructed? I would greatly appreciate any information you can furnish me concerning bamboo bows.

I noticed your recent article concern­ ing arrow cresters and the difficulty in obtaining proper motors. I have used a crester similar to your drawing and I used a small 1/4" drill motor for power. I simply made a rack to hold the drill, placed the rubber disc on a small bolt, then chucked it in the drill chuck. By using the switch on the drill you can use it to operate the crester and then lift it out of the rack and use it as a regular drill. Maybe this idea will help other archers.—L.R., Council Grove Kansas.

Answer: I don’t know where you can obtain bamboo suitable for bows. This has to be a very good grade of bamboo such as is used for fishing rods, and due to the unsettled conditions in the Middle East, the supply is very short.

As for constructional data, I have never seen any in print. Years ago I made two or three split bamboo bows, but did not find them too satisfactory. From the fact that no one produces them commercially, it would seem that they are not outstanding in performance.

Thanks for your suggestion about powering a crester with an electric drill. I will pass it on.

Question: I would like to ask a ques­ tion and here’s why: Every time I buy bowstring material I find that there is nothing marked on the package to indicate the number of strands to use for a given weight. I have written to several dealers, but get various for­ mulas and none of them seem to agree.

I would like to know how many strands of the following materials to use for strings from 40-pound to 70-pound bows?

Dacron S-207; Dacron V-207; Dacron V-138; Fortisan 333; and Fortisan FF. —D.V.K., Kingsford, Mich.

Answer: I have no information on the first three sizes of Dacron you mention.

You should be able to get this informa" theyou tion from .................................... the dealer who sells thread. For Fortisan or Dacron size FF or 333-A, the following is recommended: 16 strands for 40 lbs.

18 strands for 45 lbs.

20 strands for 50 lbs.

24 strands for 60 lbs.

30 strands for 70 lbs.

For size 333: 10 strands for 40 lbs.

12 strands for 45 lbs.

14 strands for 50 lbs.

18 strands for 60 lbs.

22 strands for 70 lbs. ’_______ Some bows areharder on strings than others, so if your bowstring breaks at the ends, it probably needs more strands.

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ROVING AROUND

JIM KINNEE President of N.F.A.A.

TOURNAMENT RULES There have been many questions concerning changes in regulations for the National Tournament. It is evident we as officers take too much for granted in assuming that prevailing regulations are understood and, therefore, notify the membership of only the changes. We hope the following will help to answer some of your questions.

In the N.F.A.A. National Tournament there shall be three categories of competition known as: INSTINCTIVE DIVISION All contestants in this division must compete with the bare bow. No aiming device or mark on the bow, used as such, shall be allowed. (The Tournament Chairman is auth­ orized by the Executive Committee to determine whether or not any mark or physical structure of the bow can, or is, being used as an aiming device and he is further author­ ized to cover any such mark with tape so that it can not be seen.)

HUNTERS’ DIVISION All contestants in this division must compete with the bare bow under the same regulations covering method of shooting described in the Instinctive Division. No aiming device shall be allowed. Arrows used in the Hunters’ Division must be of the following minimum weights. Arrow length is to be determined by measuring from the depth of the nock to the base of the taper of the head.

Arrow Length Men Women and Juniors 25 inches inches 408 grains 304 grains 25 1/2 inches 413 grains 308 grains 26 ‘inches • 418 grains 312 grains 26 1/2 inches 423 grains 316 grains 27 iinches 428 grains 320 grains 27 1/2 inches 433 grains 324 grains 28 inches 438 grains 328 grains 28 1/2 inches 443 grains 332 grains 29 inches 448 grains 336 grains 29 1/2 inches 453 grains 340 grains 458 grains inches 30 344 grains 463 grains 30 1/2 inches 348 grains 468 grains 31 inches 352 grains ’.._ lengths listed Any arrow length falling between tthe nearest in the above scale shall be considered to be_ of __ the ___ length shown in the scale and must weigh no less than the minimum weight shown for that length. Example: ___ _ ____________________ OO O/O ; —-V---If-re an arrow measures 28 3/8 inches, it shall be conARCHERY June, 1956

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sidered a 28 1/2 inch arrow and must weigh no less than 443 grains. If an arrow measures 28 1/4 inches it shall be considered a 28 inch arrow and must weigh 438 grains.

FREE STYLE DIVISION Contestants in this division may use sights or any fixed or adjustable method of aiming at the targets.

Instructions: 1) As a contestant you may shoot in any one of the above three divisions to which your method of shooting and equipment applies. You MUST, however, register into and declare the division you have chosen and may qualify in NO other division.

2) The use of broadhead blades in the National Field Archery Association annual tournaments has been discon­ tinued. There are no other arrow specification restrictions other than those listed above which apply to the Hunters’ Division only. Only regular field or roving arrows are to be used by all divisions in all rounds.

3) The rounds to be shot by all divisions will be the Field Round, Big Game Round (formerly broadhead round), and the Hunters’ Round. Remember, only field arrows in all rounds—no blades. 4) The arrows of contestants in the Hunters’ Division will be checked at random in the field to determine if they qualify. There will be a scale at registration headquarters where you may weigh in your arrows for your own informa­ tion, but if you plan to shoot in the Hunters’ Division we recommend that you thoroughly check your arrows before leaving for the tournament. Remember that all weights shown in grains are Avoirdupois Standards. Do not make the mistake of using Troy Weight or other standards.

GENERAL INFORMATION AND PROGRAM OF EVENTS Consistent with the above changes in tournament rules, the thought occurs to us that there will be many new faces at this year’s National, especially archers from the Rocky Mountain states, many of whom may never have read of, or even heard of the complete National Tournament rounds.

Therefore, we should like to give you the details of what to expect when you compete at Colorado springs.

Field Round Very likely every competitor will have a general knowl­ edge of this round, including the approximate distances and size and type of target faces, so it won’t be neccessary to give complete details. However, the way you are generally accustomed to shooting this round may not conform to the procedure in a National Tournament. For order of position and shooting for archers in each foursome is as follows: 1. For the first 14 targets, the same two archers shoot first, and always shoot from the same side of the shooting position marker.

2. For the second 14 target, the archers who shot first, shoot last and all archers switch sides, from right to left.

National rules require that two archers must shoot at the same time for each shooting position marker, in order to minimize the time element. The above procedure was in­ augurated to preclude possible squabble as to who was to shoot on what side of the stake. Some shooting positions present more favorable conditions on one side of the marker than on the other. But, with archers shooting a complete round from one side of the stake, then from the opposite side on the next round, conditions are equalized.

Hunter’s Round The Hunter’s round is shot at targets with scoring rings invisible from the shooting position. The scoring rings, which are the same sizes as in the Field Round, are super­ imposed on all black backgrounds, with a small, white central aiming spot. The original concept of this round was to con­ fuse the archer in estimating the distance of a target All 18- and 24-inch targets are circled with pencil on blacko Continued on page thirty-eight.

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Last Call For the National At Colorado Springs

By M. R. ANDERSON 2213 Ontario Dr., Colorado Springs, Colo.

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It’s “Colorado or bust” for the Na­ tional Field Archery Tournament. The “shoot” will take place July 2nd through July 5th, at Palmer Park on the out­ skirts of Colorado Springs. A map ap­ pearing herewith will be helpful to ar­ riving archers to find the tournament field courses.

The people of the Pikes Peak Region extend a hearty welcome to all archers, and they hope to see everyone having a grand time while attending the Na­ tional Tournament.

All who expect to participate in the tournament are urged to send their qualifying scores to John Yount, Box 388, Redlands, California. John would like to receive them as soon as possible.

All courses are staked out and ready except for target butts. The butts are now being baled and will be placed on the courses sometime in June.

The courses run over hills and knolls.

There are some rocks on each course, so the archer can expect a few broken arrows. Good shoes should be worn to protect the feet against rocks and to prevent tiring.

The Flying Feathers Archery Exhibi­ tion Team will give a public demonstra­ tion Tuesday evening at Acacia Park.

Ted Endeman and his bull-whips will also give a demonstration.

If anyone has questions concerning the National Field Archery Tournament or Colorado Springs, please contact the Chamber of Commerce. They have full information and will be happy to furnish details to anyone.

Al Atkinson, 11 N. 8th Street, head of the Manufacturer’s Display, reports there are vacancies for 10 more displays.

Manufacturers who have not arranged for a display may write to “Al.” He will be happy to display your products.

The archer and his family may plan a number of sight-seeing trips while here for the tournament. The scenic Gold Camp Road runs over the moun­ tains between Colorado Springs and CHnnle Creek. From Cripple Creek, one

Above photo shows the rocky ledge sandstone formations in Palmer Park, site of the National Tournament in Colorado Springs. The target butt is an actual butt site for a 60-yard shot, to be shot lower and to the left of the rocky formation. Archers are: Andy Anderson, Phil Cagnoni, Joe Cagnoni. o Photo by Hal Bernhagen.

tional Field Archery Association recog­ nizes but one set of class limits for classification. Many states use these class limits, but use different methods of determining who shall be in them. I shall mention three usual ways: Send four 28-target field scores to John Yount, Box 388, Redlands, Calif.

Your mail tournament cards will do if you call his attention to the fact you wish them to be used. He will take the three highest scores of the four and average them. This average score will determine your class.

If your organization uses the handicap National Tournament system, you can determine the class your handicap falls into and that is it..

Information Many states use the same classifica­

By KARL E. PALMATIER tion limits, but do not use an average.

Rt. 1, Hickory Corners, Michigan They determine class by the actual score There is always great ___ _ _ __ a-- „ ___ number __ of shot. Most of them use a double field questions about classification. The Na- round, which actually averages two rounds instead of three. In this system an archer’s class can not drop during the year. This type of classification classifies an archer much closer to his real class because he is classified right up to his last tournament before the National.

There are always some who make up their minds the last few days or are new archers. In these cases you may bring a letter from your club or asso­ ciation secretary listing four competitive scores and the average for the highest three. If you have a recent report from some organization showing your class­ ification, it will be accepted.

All of these ways are not the best ! ways, but will be accepted in order to help the archer be reasonably classified.

When you start your registration, pre’ sent your classification information and your N.F.A.A. membership card. Mem­ bership can be paid at the time of reg­ istration The target fees are $8.00 for adults, and $4.00 for intermediates and juniors. A $20.00 family target fee re­ quires special handling, so be sure to ■ •- .4 mention it.

It takes about one and a half gross This Is a mesa full of yucca plant and where the wind blows most of the time. You can of pencils per course for the tournament. get a full view of the mountain range from here and the plains to the east. There will be Dealers in archery tackle who would an 80-yard walk-up and a 65-yard shot on this open mesa. The Garden of the Gods may be like to donate a gross may do so. We seen at the base of the mountains. Archers in the photo are: Blanche Lind, Ann Cagnoni, limit it to one gross so more dealers Andy Anderson, Clayton Lind, Joe Cagnoni.

• Photo by Hal Bernhagen. can make use of the chance to advertise. .

can drive north to Florissant and through Woodland Park, making a com­ plete circle of Pikes Peak. The Will Rogers Shrine and the Cheyenne Moun­ tain Zoo are located on beautiful Chey­ enne Mountain Highway. Petrified for­ ests are located on Highway 143 south of Florissant. The Royal Gorge is south­ west of Colorado Springs via Canon City. When returning from the Gorge one can travel the thrilling Skyline Drive on which you literally drive on top of the world.

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The pencils will be put out near the score-card boxes so the archers will have free access to them.

Last year we invited the archery man­ ufacturers and dealers to send in novel­ ties to be given as awards for the va­ rious events participated in by the archers between registration and time for the tournament to start. We asked for novelties rather than tackle because dealers expect to give the novelties away. The archers usually have equip­ ment, but a novelty can be used as an award and displayed among trophies.

The response by the dealers was excel­ lent last year and the archers expressed delight in their awards. If you would like to send in a novelty, please send it to Clayton Lind, 729 N. Logan St., Colorado Springs.

If you have some specific question on the tournament and will get a letter out to me soon, I will just about have time to answer it. My new address will be: Rt. 1, Hickory Corners, Michigan, after June first.

See you folks at Colorado Springs.

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By GEORGE ROUTE 214 Grey Street, Buffalo, N. Y.

The sport of archery in the Empire State has grown to where we are the third largest state in our country with regard to members who belong to the National Field Archery Association, and number of bow hunters who roam our mountains, plains and swamps. New York State has thousands of acres of open land where archers can enjoy our fine pastime of hunting and fishing or just plain roving with the bow.

Due to Herculean efforts on the part of our very capable past and present officers of our State organization, we have at our disposal an extremely beau­ tiful and challenging field course, con­ structed and maintained by the New York Conservation Department. This range is the site of our annual cham­ pionship tournaments. Centrally located in the foothills of the Catskills, Con­ necticut Hills is a fine tribute to their efforts.

As bow hunters and field archers, we pay a small fee to belong to and be a part of this fast growing organization.

In turn, for this fee we receive the Broadhead, a magazine telling of all activities in the state and the oppor­ tunity to hunt and fish with the bow.

Through this, organized legislation re­ garding bow hunting is achieved. There­ fore it should be the obligation of all who hunt with the bow to support your State and National Field Archery As­ sociations by becoming a member.

Western New York has, in the past three years, formed what is known as

the Western New York Field Archery Association. The sole purpose of this organization is to acquaint the archers in our area with each other and give them the opportunity to shoot together.

All sixteen member clubs are affiliated with the N.Y.F.A.A. Each club has one shooting date, at which time they are host club to the Federation members.

These clubs are located from the shores of Lake Ontario south to the Pennsyl­ vania border.

The White-Tail Bowmen, Inc., which is a member of all these organizations, is one of the oldest in Western New York. The 28-target field course is lo­ cated on the Warner-Gulf road in Hol­ land, N. Y. Each year we promote a 56target tournament, inviting all archers to come and bend a bow with us. We bend over backwards to provide fun for everyone who attends. This includes su­ pervised activities and games for the children, so their parents can enjoy a day of shooting. For the archers, we have moving targets, novelty shoots, etc. Refreshments, parking and camping facilities are always available.

Last year, the White-Tail Bowmen had an attendance of over 200 archers from all over the state and Canada.

This year our 56-target tournament can be shot on Saturday, September 22 or Sunday, September 23. All awards, tro­ phies and door prizes will be announced on Sunday, September 23, after the shoot. This year we plan to have, as last year, trophies, plaques and pins for your skill as an archer, and $300.00 in door prizes.

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1-3 ANITA HOPPER

1312 Brower Street, Memphis

A few archery notes, coupled together on the Southern Express, and from the observation car, where we reserved a special seat for YOU, the view is pretty much like this: SOUTHERN: Earn a “20 pin” or shoot six golds in the Southern Tournament September 1-3 at Brevard, N. C., and the Southern Archery Association will award you one of their own beautiful “Six Golds” or “20 pins.” These are in addition to the NFAA 20 pin and the NAA six golds pin given members of the National Asso­ ciations under qualifying rules. Why not plan now to attend this regional tour­ nament over Labor Day week-end? Full particulars may be secured by writing: W. C. Bangs, S.A.A. President, Box 244, Brevard, N. C. ARKANSAS: The Arkansas Bow Hunters Associa­ tion held its annual Invitational Field Archery Tournament in Little Rock on April 15. A 28-target field and 28-target broadhead round was the schedule, and Franklin Seford, Jr., NFAA Southern Division Representative, gives us topi scores. Men: Odell James, Memphis, 664; Charles Hodges, North Little Rock, 639; Bill Flatford, Pine Bluff, 633. Wom­ en: Barbara Edwards, Memphis, 464; Lois James, Memphis, 395; Billie Sue Byford, Pine Bluff, 195.

The next major event scheduled by■ the Bow Hunters will be their annual gar hunt in August on Maddox Bay near Holly Grove.

GEORGIA: Hope some of you had your TV sets tuned in to Steve Allen’s “Tonight” program April 26 when Roscoe Reams, President of Chattahoochee Bowman Hunters, Atlanta, really popped the eyes of the NBC audience and cameramen (as it was staged to appear the arrows were coming right into the camera) when he made a really smooth, impres­ sive demonstration. In the interview, the fact was revealed he is credited with more than 150 wild game kills. Our TV just naturally tunes in archers, from

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Robin Hood on down to the Indian tary-treasurer. Dick also heads the fights, so when we saw Roscoe on the Eastman Archers and is president this network telecast, we were doubly proud year of the Southeastern Target Archery —’cause he’s from Dixie!

Association. The Eastman Archers club MISSISSIPPI: is composed of employes of Tennessee George Ratliff, NFAA Representative, Eastman Co., and Eastman Chemical advises the Jackson Archery Club’s 28- Products, Inc., and their immediate target field range has now been com­ families, membership being thus restrict­ pleted and activities beginning. This ed, but the range open to anyone wishing club also gave their activities a kick-off to shoot. This club is operated within April 22 with an open invitational tar­ the scope of the Tennessee Eastman get event, their first real tournament. Recreation Club, which handles all rec­ James Gangloff of Keesler Field, scored reation facilities provided by the plant.

1302 for a Double American to place It is this alert company which has shown first for the men. June King Jackson, such high regard for the welfare and scored 678 as top lady. Highlighting the relaxation of its employes which is spon­ event was the presence of a delegation soring the Southeastern Target Tour­ from the DeSoto Field Archers, Kessler nament in Kingsport June 23-24.

Field, a closed club consisting of military The Chickasaw Bow Hunters, with personnel and civilian employes of the headquarters in Memphis, reports little base. tendency toward tournaments this time NORTH CAROLINA: of year. Most of their activity consists There is nothing slow in this state of unorganized hunting, archers all where archery is concerned. New clubs taking off to the woods as soon as high are popping up all over and fortunate, water clears out of the bottomlands. indeed to be born into the close-knit There have been two tournaments held, family of the NCAA and reap the bene­ however, and four more scheduled for fits of this parental organization’s ef­ this year. Most hunting activity consists forts. The latest additions and general of reptile and rough fish shooting—gars, news came to us through Frank Mat­ cottonmouths, turtles, bullfrogs, and the thews, Charlotte. like. A few have hunted predators with Statesville Recreation Commission some success, returning with pork for sponsored the formation of a new field the table and tusks to show. (Owen and target club in that city, providing Miller, who reports to us for the Chickthe membership with a field course, com­ asaws, says Arkansas classifies the wild plete with targets and graded for back­ hog as a predator). stops, an indoor range and an outdoor Gar hunting is good. No fishing license target, range with see is needed by archers in Arkansas, res— targets. .__o—Easy ---- „ to — why club membership passed twenty in ident or non-resident, to hunt gars; so nnmhor rivet few days with such jf any reader-archer of this column pass­ number tho the first splendid cooperation, and it is likely es through Arkansas with the urge to they will grow to be one of the largest earn a “gar patch,” let the Chickasaws in the state. Ralph Brown is their pres­ know about it and they can tell you ident, Bill Johnson, vice-president, and where you will likely find them.

Henry Conrad, Jr., secretary, treasurer.

Notice to arrow-makers and deer! A Asheville Archery Club was formed few of the Memphis Chickasaws went March 13 and elected: Paul Shock, pres­ to Jackson, Miss., to help the Jackson ident; Joe Strange, vice-president; John Archery Club set up their field range.

English, secretary, and Cecil Lassiter, The course is really rough and rocky, treasurer. They are rebuilding the Bent and if you learn to shoot it without Creek range used a few years ago by losing an arrow, you will be well over the first Asheville club before inactivity the 200 field range score. So, while our set in. Club shoots are the last Sun­ Jackson brothers are now great friends day in each month. of arrow-makers, on the other hand Merle Kinlaw, NCAA secretary-treas­ they will be the ones to watch come urer, has been instrumental in organ­ deer hunting time this fall! izing a fourteen-member club in Shelby, Eileen Almon. Memphis, advises that and they have a field course rivaling the Municipal Archers of Memphis will anything in the state. Their first shoot, hold their annual Memorial Invitational April 15, was held with great success, Field Shoot on June 24 at Riverside putting many prospective members on Park Field Range. Shooting will start the list. at 9:00 a.m. It will be a 20-pin event, Canton, N. C., also formed a club with with 28-target field and 28-target broad­ help from the Brevard group. No details head rounds scheduled, with awards in available at this writing. instinctive and free-style divisions. Fees SOUTH CAROLINA: will be SI.00 for adults and 50c for We learn activities are bubbling forth juniors. Lunch will be available on the in this sister state, with clubs at Co- range, and everyone is invited. Opening lumbia, Charleston and Parris Island, day field shoot for Municipal Archers, and framework being laid for organiza­ April 22, reaped some good scores for tion of a state association. Expect to a 14-target broadhead and 14-target hear news of good prograss by the next hunters’ round, all instinctive: Odell issue or so.

James, 389; Barbara Edwards, 323. In­ TENNESSEE; termediate, Rob Clarke, 329. Junior, We have advice from Dick Fayssoux James Rye, 323. of Kingsport reporting the Lekatchka TEXAS: Archery Club has affiliated with Chero­ The Houston Bowmen were host to kee Rod and Gun Club of that section. the second semi-annual Harris County The latter club has given them sufficient Open . „____April ______ 5 in the 22._______________ Kitty Rote sends land to build a new field course, which following Metropolitan Round scores: is certainly welcomed by these bow Free-style: Men, Lamar Kuehn (PasaNT'CoTfey, hunters, after having two fieldi ranges iang« dena)? dena), 1019; L. N. Coffey, 914; Fred “sold out from under them.” Another Simmons, Ul., Jr. Oil. 871 Women: Kitty Rote, — 220, C u ;; cj , 772; advantage of this affiliation is with re­ 898; Grace Coffey, 779; Fran Rhoads, 73R Jnstinctive Tnct innl mon men:- Fl Fn?d JJurd^J557, gard to securing more favorable legisla- 736. tion relative to bow hunting in Ten- Art Tichener (Pasadena), 50a. women: ---------------------------------------------------------------onww not Marie'Hurd,' 287.” Juniors:T<PnnV KennyHllTa Hurd, nessee.

In this respect, they are carrying on an extensive campaign to secure 422. Cubs: David Doiron (Pasadena), 446, Kitten Rhodas, 407; Ken Tripp, 200. pre-season hunt in the Central PenWith exception of the Pasadena win­ insula Wildlife Game Z___ Management Area near Knoxville this year. Dick is presipresi­ ners, the above are of Houston. The dent of this club, with Fred Milhorn, next Harris County Open will be held vice-president, and J. D. Johnson, secre- in Pasadena about September.

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By CREETIE KERR 845 West, 450 North Orem, Utah WE CAN PREVENT A FOREST FIRE Our sleek little Jeep truck carried us farther and farther, higher and higher into the back country one chilly fall night. Our headlights occasionally picked out “eyes” in the forest and since "eyes” went with grayish or goldish forms with maybe a rack above, little creepers of delight ran up and down our spines every time we glimpsed a pair of them.

Yes, the hunting season was on, and this was but a week-end hunt, but “eyes” as far as these hunters were concerned were perfectly safe, for sun­ down was the beginning of the safe period in Utah, according to the law.

Had night hunting been permissible they were still safe, for lights used to hunt were not only not allowed but highly unsportsmanlike, as was in our opinion, car hunting. We, like most other bow hunters chose the bow as our weapon for hunting because of the chal­ lenge it offered, and the vary lure of such hunting would be lost were we to use cars instead of our own two feet to try to get the “big buck” or the little buck, or the doe for that matter. Seems like the tougher it gets the more fun it becomes. So, “eyes,” being safe over and above all the reasons mentioned, had still another one had they known it—this hunter’s arrows have the darndest way of knowing just how to avoid them!

On a night before a hunt, our time is usually spent in trying to outdo each other in bragging about the coming super kills we are going to make. This had been a particularly stimulating drive, what with all the yarns we swap­ ped, plus my cozy little sewing job I had completed as we drove along in the dark. Yep. after faithfully promising Dick to turn UNDER the cuffs on his new heavy woolen hunting pants, which he wanted to wear next morning, so briars, etc., would not collect in said cuffs, I had left home without remem­ bering. So. by golly, since a promise is a promise, I decided to do them on the way. It grew dark, though, before I had them hardly started, so I just sewed along and hoped. It was a miracle I didn’t get the legs sewed together.

They turned out sort of funny looking, but the only real trouble I had was when I tried to rethread my needle. Did you ever try to thread a needle while driving along an old bumpy dirt road?

Our chuckle party was suddenly shat­ tered as we rounded a bend in a stretch of road. We stared speechless at a great blaze of light which cames from inside a narrow fringe of trees. No camp fire this, but a huge bonfire burn­ ing crazily in the night, and sparks were flying up into the trees above. “The darn fools,” I heard my partner say, and I heartily seconded, thirded and fourthed him on this statement. The awful part of it all had hit us simul­ taneously—THAT FIRE WAS UNAT­ TENDED! Just think for a moment. A great big blaze, which no woodsman would ever think of building in the first place, going full force, in the late hours of the night, all by itself. .

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vicinity as far as we could see, though I’ll bet all the souls of all the men long since gone, whose life had been spent serving in the forest, who had watched it grow, were standing by wringing their Forest Rangerly hands at the danger apparent.

We happened to know of three pair of hands which were real willing to fix that fire in short order and, like every other outdoorsmen, we were al­ ways more than willing to help a feller out, even if it meant hours of work, if he needed it, but I don’t mind one bit saying I begrudged every minute of time, energy, and every drop of water we used that night because, in my opinion, any man who walks into the forest and lights a match should be willing to trace that lighting to the very end, and if he doesn’t want to trace it to the end.

I guess he should stay cold, shouldn't he? Right at the moment that night, while we put out the fire he neglected, we would gladly have toasted him in the middle of it.

This writer is especially sensitive to the words “forest fire.” I had the never-to-be-forgotten experience not too long ago of lending a hand, in a small way, in a fire in our Utah mountains which cost us untold amounts of timber, man hours, watershed, and wildlife. One careless second, by one thoughtless per­ son, can sometimes mean weeks of fight­ ing to bring that fire under control.

Each season the Forest Service and other groups throughout the country urge campers, picnicers, hunters, and other recreationists to exercise extreme caution in handling fire, and it might be a good idea for bow hunting clubs to stress the importance of these warn­ ings before they venture into the hunt­ ing areas each fall. When a hunter buys his license he adds to his hunting pleasure a big responsibility, both to himself and to others. If he hunts his own state, or a neighboring one, his responsibility is the same. The word COURTESY might be the most impor­ tant word to govern all of our actions while hunting. REAL courtesy would just about cover everything, wouldn’t it?

Had this word been applied in one par­ ticular instance, two or three hunters would have been richer by a campful of equipment. Seems they didn’t like the spot some hornets had chosen for their home, so said hunters decided to “smoke” them out. (Sure, the hornets were there first—that didn’t seem to matter.) The hunters went off to hunt, and the smoke continued to smoke, then a fire began to burn, and camping equip­ ment nearby began to blaze. Luckily the fire was discovered early. Gear dam­ age and discomfort in this instance was the only harm done, not to mention discomfort to the hornets. Had 'this fire taken the next step, and had the care­ less hunters been discovered, the story could have been entirely different.

Here I am, I guess, back to the same old story about FUTURE BOW HUNT­ ING INSURANCE, which we always maintain can be helped by a good public relations program. Think about the other fellow when hunting. Unless he’s a real mean character, don’t be very surprised if you find him thinking about you.

REGARDING HUNTING DATES The latest dope on the "workingtoward” the hunting season dates and areas here in Utah: Interagency meetings throughout the state are being held during the first week in July. These are the meetings whore the Fish and Game men meet with the representatives from the va­ rious groups in the state and gather in their requests for dates and areas

wanted. All archery clubs in the state should now be consolidating their ideas for time and place to hunt, getting it written up and ready to present at their particular meeting.

Utah Interagency meetings are held in all of the five districts into which the state has been divided, for it follows that what might be super for one area might not work out for another. This writer has had the privilege of attend­ ing these meetings each season and they are open to any and all sportsmen and interested persons. I used the word priv­ ileged only because it does seem just to me, for one lone sportsman—or should I say sportswoman—to know his voice can be heard as easily as any other in the state. You can be one hundred per­ cent sure, fellows, that if your particular groups have gotten together a good, solid request for a bow hunt, and IF you have chosen wisely the men you sent to the meetings to represent you, you’ll be bound to have your requests given every consideration. I know what I am talking about FIRST HAND. I’ve at­ tended these meetings each year (not as a representative—just a listener).

Dick was doing some of the representing some of the time, however. Our talking and deciding had all been done in our county before we attended the meeting, and when our representatives spoke at the meeting, they spoke for their club, or county only, naturally. Just a sug­ gestion, but it sure helps if you choose men to represent you who have a good knowledge of what they are to talk about. Friendly men, who leave all chips on shoulders at home, men who are sportsmen, and men who feel they have much in common with all types of sportsmen, and not a strange breed be­ cause they happen to prefer a bow to some other hunting weapon. It’s all sport—it’s all fun! ■ Just the way you see it. Those meetings are fun; they are interesting; they are educational, and it’s a nice feeling to know you have helped along your favorite sport.

Look up the exact date of the meet­ ings in your district, fellows, and have a voice there!

As we stated in last month’s article, the minute our seasons are set here in Utah, we will advise the Editor of this magazine.

Southeastern Regional Tourney June 29

By N. LEE HANEY 4108 N. Kelly Ave., Pensacola, Fla.

Starting on June 29th, one of the biggest archery tournaments will com­ mence. come rain or shine. The Pensa­ cola Bowmen will be host club this year and have a sincere desire to make this one of the greatest tournaments ever held.

Forty-two targets will be available for all to show off their prowess as bowmen and, believe me, there is going to be competition aplenty. Some of the great­ est shooters in the country will be there to give credit to their past records.

Broadhead and field rounds, together with other types of shooting, will be sampled over the three-day event.

Don’t be late. You’ll be missing more fun and good times than you know.

Remember the dates: June 29 and 30 and July 1. Place: Pensacola Bowmen range in Pensacola, Florida.

NATIONAL FIELD ARCHERY TOURNAMENT JULY 2, 3, 4, 5

COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO

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Editor^ Mail Box curiosity pulled him over to the stand Dear Editor: If you can see your way clear to pub­ by his shirt-sleeves, tossed the bow lish, in the Archery Magazine, a re­ into his hands and twisted his arm until vised or better-written story on Ota he tried this archery nonsense himself.

Morris, from the information which I He practiced for a while, using the same shall try to provide below, it will have style he had learned when he was a about the same effect as giving another kid, and left the stand only after he deer hunt to one of Utah’s oldest arch­ had successfully cut his fingers by loop­ ers; one of the hunting style of archer. ing the index finger over the shaft and Back in 1931, Ota Morris’ son Dave applying the ill-reputed pinch-grip to was taking an active part in the Boy the arrow. However short this first prac­ Scouts and had as a Scoutmaster his tice session might have been, it was shop teacher at school. As a part of more than sufficient to set the sting his shop activities he undertook the of the archery bug deeply beneath Ota’s making of a lemonwood bow and arrows skin, and he kept going back for more. to match. When the tackle had been From there, Ota and Dave set to completed, he bought a bale of straw and work cutting osage trunks and limbs used to shoot down between a row of and caching them away to age, making trees in an orchard belonging to his self bows with sinew backing, prac­ Dad, Ota. ticing the popular forms of archery then As it developed, Dave had been out available, and playing archery golf. practicing with his bow one day when According to Ota, there wasn’t much Ota was around, and left his gear setting on the market in the way of archery by the stand while he went about other tackle in those days—linen strings on affairs. Well, Ota saw the bow and ar­ home-made bows—a recurve, just prior rows all laid out, and the gravity of to World War II, was a thing to admire,

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and a yew wood bow was something to delight the owner.

“Who ever heard of plastic nocks?

We made our bows in the kitchen, and used the kitchen chairs for work benches,” says Ota. Ota became very good at the art of bow making and made a bow for Dave which was among the tops in efficiency at the 1947 National Tournament held in Salt Lake City. Unfortunately, he hasn’t been able to keep this part of his hobby up in recent years, due to a bad case of asthma and the fact that the dust affects his asthma and makes it miserable for him.

My first contact with this grand old gentleman came about in 1953, when I was told by Dick Kerr of Orem to get in touch with Les Hunt, who was then in the first stages of organizing the Wasatch Bow Hunters to make a club available for the archers who would rather miss a shot at a bunny than pluck arrows from a target butt. Ota was right there in the middle of things when I told them I thought I’d like to become an archer.

Later the same year, Utah’s Big Game Commission gave the archers the first big break they had received in years and opened some of the better deer areas to hunting with the bow and arrow.

Ota did a lot of talking, and I did a lot of listening—just like a kid sitting on a log, listening to the tales of the grand old warrior. Ota took me out with him several times during the deer sea­ son that year and embarrassed a lot of the ego out of my system by pointing out deer I hadn’t seen, at distances no archer, however green, has any rea­ son to miss—but I did.

I think a couple of you California boys know Ota personally as the old fellow you met walking alone along the highway two years ago, headed for the Nubbie Pate shoot in Barstow—two bows under one arm. a full quiver over his shoulder and a fifth of good Irish brew under the other arm. Yep, that's our Ota, and we’re mighty proud of him.

As a matter of fact, we’re so doggoned proud of this old patriarch, who just waved bye-bye to nis seventieth birthday, that on Thursday, January 12, the Wasatch Bow Hunters gave him a unanimous round of applause and an honorary life membership in the club; the only such honor as yet bestowed upon an archer in Salt Lake City, to the best of my knowledge. He is the best ambassador of good will any ol us here in Utah, insofar as the great sport of archery is concerned, and even at seventy, he can outshoot most of us. using either his Turkish composite, or his ancient osage with the snake-skin backing.

One year ago, however, he goofed, and I think he deserves at least one boner award for it. I had driven him to a local hunting spot of his own choice, at a time previously selected by himself to hunt deer. Just as the black of night turned to a doubtful haze of dawn, we walked up the canyon. Ota took his stand, and I traveled up further to a big meadow where there should have been a buck or two. Later, having given up hope of seeing a deer that morning.

I went back down to the car, but failed to see Ota anywhere along the trail leading back. When I got back to the putt-putt, here was Ota coming up from ’way down below on the road, looking at something I couldn’t see.

On seeing me, he motioned for mo to come down to meet him, and then told me the tale of what happens to o Continued on page forty-eight.

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MAKE IT YOURSELF

By DR. D. A. HENBEST

110 S. 2nd St., Gallup, N. M.

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A little over a year ago Creetie Kerr, who writes the Outdoor Wife column, told you how to make an outfit out of buckskin. If you want a complete hunt­ ing outfit, then her’s is a good method to follow. Just in case you might not have the ambition to make it as good and as nice looking as she did, then I will offer a little help on how to make just the leggings. They will help make your stalk more quiet and increase your chances on getting your game.

This method of making the buckskin leggings is not at all original, but I have copied it from the Indians and their way of protecting their legs. I like Indian tanned best of all, but other soft leathers will do the job satisfactorily.

In order to cut down the chances of cutting out the pattern wrong the first time it is tried, let’s take and make a paper pattern. While standing in an upright position, have someone measure from your hip bone to the top of your shoes or as low as you want the leggings to reach. Of course, you can take an old pair of pants and get your measure­ ments from them. It is necessary to know the inseam length as well as the distance around your leg at the top, and the distance around your ankle.

When cutting out the material, it is necessary to allow some extra for the seams and also you will want a little looseness so the leggings can be slipped on over a pair of pants. The method used for holding them up is to attach a strap to the top which can then be tied to the belt.

The fringe can be left off if desired, but it does help in a couple of ways: one, it helps to break up the outlines and helps camouflage; second, it is said to help in the drying out of the leather after a sudden shower, by letting the

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Anyhow that is up to you. If you want the leggings fringed, it can be cut from a separate piece of leather and inserted in the outside seam when the leggings are sewn up. The way I like is to leave enough extra leather at the sides as is shown in the drawing.

If you plan to wear them inside your boots, then the fringe can be left off at the bottom. It is better to have a short zipper put in the back and it will help give a closer fit, but still have room to slide your foot in.

These are made along the order of cowboy’s chaps and, in fact, the Texas style of shotgun chaps are almost iden­ tical with the above leggings. They are easy to put on and take off. They will make your stalk quieter.

New Field Club In Palmyra, New York

By JACOB BEERENS Box 4, Port Gibson, New York

This is the beginning of a new club called the Drumlin Bowmen. The club’s field course is located about four miles south of Palmyra, New York. This club started about the same as any other club, where a few fellows got together and decided on forming an archery club and building a range, but from there on they had to be different. There was a dead-line to meet so they could get in a state-approved shoot. In brief, this is what happened: They held a meeting, located a wooded area, received permission to build a course, staked out and built a 28-target course. Then they were approved and affiliated by the State and National, and hja.d their state-approved shoot all in FIVE short week-ends. During that time, more and more members joined.

Up to this writing, eighty members have enrolled.

April 8th they initiated their course with an April Fool Shoot. They cer­ tainly picked a wonderful day. Over six inches of snow fell the night before.

It hung on all the bushes and trees, providing a real winter wonderland. The only trouble was about the time the shoot started it had warmed up some and the snow began to fall off the trees and bushes. Then, just as you were ready to release an arrow, a limb would dump some snow down your neck. Very refreshing! It was an April Fool Shoot, so what could you expect?

There were 44 shooters who braved the weather and slippery roads. Vickie Geer, of the Rochester Archers, deserves some credit, too. She was the only woman there. (More power to you and good scores, Vickie.)

These April Fool shoots are surprising; the more paper you hit, instead of actual targets, the higher your score was. One man hit three trees and the fourth arrow fell short. A grand time was had by everyone.

The Drumlin Bowmen’s range lies practically in the center of the Drum­ lins. Most of you readers no doubt are wondering what the word Drumlin means. It is an Irish name for a ridge or chain of hills which are abrupt or nearly straight down on the north, and with a gentle slope to the south. It is in this area where this type of hill can be found. A short distance west of the range is Hill Cumorah, the largest of the Drumlins, where the statue of the Angel Moroni of the Latter Day Saints is erected.

From Target No. 12 a wonderful view can be had of the farms and hills to the south and southwest. In the whole course of 28 targets, there are only five or six which could be called level shots; the rest are all either up or down hill shots. There were a few com­ plaints about the course being too rough, but the way I look at it, if you are going to hunt deer or bear on their terms and in their territory, you cer­ tainly don’t want to practice on a nice level lawn.

Here is the way one archers explains how easy it is to hit any of the targets.

I’ll repeat his words: "If your arrows go between the trees and under the limbs, it’s a hit.” Two other archers said if they had had a course like this to practice on last fall, they would not have missed their deer, as there were two identical targets like two shots they had missed. The targets are surprising and deceitful. The 80-yard walk-downs are honeys. Another thing, it is a natural game preserve. There are squirrel, coon, deer, rabbit, ?•••!, owl, and many other forms of wildlife. If you don’t shoot a bow, bring your cam­ era as there are plenty of views you can shoot with it.

Above all else, be careful with fire.

The range isn’t a tinder box, far from it, but our wildlife may some day save your life.

The officers of this club are: President—Robert Williams.

Vice-President—Harold Main.

Secretary—Bob Francis.

Treasurer—Pearl Francis.

Corresponding Sec’y—Robert Chase.

Field Captain—Henry Bennett.

All the officers are from Palmyra.

Incidentally, Pearl Francis is a man; names are sometimes deceiving. And, last, but not least, the Drumlin Bow­ men boast of the longest boardwalk of any club in the state.

Montana State Field Tourney June 17

By DON GEE Box 847, Lewistown, Montana The Lewistown Bow Hunters Asso­ ciation is proud to announce they will be host club for the Montana State Field Archery Association tournament.

This will be- a one-day affair, with 56 targets to be shot with field points.

Bring your N.F.A.A. handicap card.

The registration fee will be $3.00. Lunch and refreshments will be available at the range.

Come to Lewistown, in the exact cen­ ter of Montana, for a full day of fun and fellowship on June 17. We are the newest club in the state, with a brand new course sitting right in the Judith Mountains.

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THE OL' CARP’S A’ROLLERIN'

By RICHARD F. NICKELS 6301 Banbury Road, Baltimore, Maryland There is a certain witchery in the pre-dawn moments of a new day, as you stand on the shore of a land-locked body of water. You listen to the waterfowl stirring and hear the scolding notes of a red-winged blackbird’s call, as he flut­ ters about the willow grove over to the left, insisting that you are tresspassing upon his domain. Almost makes you forget old debil hyper-tension which comes with our present way of life—to see that heron—or maybe it’s a crane— take off from among the cat-tails sway­ ing in the marsh on t’other side, and silently skim the lake surface with an effortless grace.

The reflected gray-red light of early morning is broken here and there when a small bass or bluegill ripples the smoothness. As you watch the widening circles spreading out over the lake, you are carried back in thoughts to what must have been in the early days.

It was mornings like this that the Susquehannocks and Patuxtents knew, when they held sway with the Delawares in these parts. Well, not right here ex­ actly, because this lake is artificial. Still, even that knowledge takes nothing from the quiet solitude found not twenty minutes from the metropolitan district of one of our large eastern cities.

Suddenly, over the booming of the bullfrogs and the chatter of the jays, there comes a new sound—a deep, mu­ sical Thong-g-g!—followed by a low swishing whistle. Subconsciously you recognize it for what it is. There is no other combination of sounds quite like it; and instinctively you know some un­ seen archer has drawn his bow and loosed an arrow from his stand near the water’s edge. Only seconds pass be­ tween the twang of the bowstring and the thrashing noise which shatters the calm dawning. Quietly you watch, and from the reeds skirting the near bank your bowman emerges, paying out a line strung from a reel-like attachment mounted on his bow, and leading to the nock-end of an arrow which marks the center of a swirling disturbance in the water.

Lifting the line high, over and around the snags and water-logged trash which fouls the shallows, the bowman plays his fish into a relatively clear area— then, swiftly and evenly draws his catch toward him. With the last few remaining yards, the bowman moves quickly back to shore and hefts his take well up the low bank.

You have been moving quietly over in his direction while you’ve been watching this oldest of the so-called “new” sports, and when he looks up to see his “aud­ ience” he grins.

“Carp,” says he, “ ’Bout five ’r six pounds if he’s an ounce; got him right behind the gill at twenty yards, too!”

You grin back at him, because he’s so delighted and understandably proud.

The carp IS a whopper, at that— roughly twenty-odd inches from ugly mouth to flapping tail, and is beginning to show some belated activity now the stunning effect of the hit was wearing off. The bowman braced his heel beside the arrow and drew the harpoon point free.

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“Been watching him for the last quarter-hour,” states this izaak Hood, “jcigurea mm to oe aoout ready to suck air. iret ’im nave it when ne poxed up ms snout.”

Tins was number three, says our new friend witn me ancient weapon, as he clips the “Lake Koland musxie” on a stringer made fast in a siuice chan­ neled oack through the swamp grass.

The other two rascals were compar­ able to this latest member of tneir group—line specimens of the rough tish.

Too bad they need iancyin' up to be reasonably palatable, but there's much satistaction m Knowing they wouldn’t be messing up some mama oass or blue­ gill’s nursery with their rowdy wanowings. You mention this thought, and the bow fisherman waxes siignuy philo­ sophical — “Yeah,” he agrees. “I guess you could call it some contribution to conservation, at that. Especially wnen you consider this is a ’made' lake.”

His observation is sufficient to make you consider the depth of its suggestion.

In a natural body of water, nature itself maintains the balance between the “trash” and game fish. In an artificially impounded lake—like Topsy of Uncle Tom’s Cabin—it seems the carp “just grow.” There is a measure of control, of course; but, as with our beloved municipal starlings, it takes but two to start a few—then we’ve a heck of a nuisance.

When taking this species of fish with bow and arrow was made legal in the non-tidal waters of Maryland, it is surprising to learn that well over two hundred of these rough-necks were ac­ counted for during the first two months of the initial season. How many archery enthusiasts have taken to the sport of bow fishing can not be determined at present, although a census is planned by the Association of Maryland Bow Hunters and a fairly accurate tally should be forthcoming at the close of the current year.

The bow-rig, in principle, is simplicity itself and, as is so often the case, will vary in cost from a few dimes and a hatful of ingenuity, to several dollars for a commercial outfit. The cost, of necessity, is exclusive of the bow on which the rig is fastened. Without nam­ ing the manufacturer, the best known and most widely used assembly consists of four units: a narrow block-like “reel”

CYPRINUS CARPIO — Almost as big as their name. Note perfect gill shot on fish second from left.

which is taped to the face of the bow above the handle; a 20-yard length of heavy nylon line, criss-crossed on the reel for easy “spinning”; a solid fiber­ glass shaft, 5/16" x 28', pierced at the nocking end to permit threading the nylon through to the barbed arrow point.

The arrowhead itself is drilled near the pointed end and allows making the line end secure. The sleeve or ferrule has enough inside diameter tolerance to fall free of the shaft with the carp’s first lunge. After a hit is made, the bow is put aside and the bow fisherman plays the fish quickly to shore by hand.

With the proverbial initiative of youngsters, the kids are able to construct a very serviceable modification of any deluxe assembly. A hand-line frame, with the ends on one side shortened to the cross spindles, becomes a bow reel. A length of Pop’s discarded tough silk line, fastened to an old wooden arrow, be­ comes a shaft and leader, and a long tined staple, straightened and forced through an opening made in a heavy field-point, then reformed to its original shape with an exaggerated spread, puts Junior in business.

A little luck and much care in draw­ ing the stunned roughie well back on the bank, before he really starts acting up, brings a feeling of accomplishment sel­ dom equalled. You’ve done it the hard way, and the hard way always pays an extra dividend to those who have brought a little of the past into the pres­ ent outdoor ways of life.

It is interesting to know that national, state and local organizations, dedicated to perpetuating the sport of hunting with the bow and arrow, offer awards by means of a cumulative point system for the “biggest and the mostest” of small legal game animals, rodents and rough fish. Visual recognition is given to the fortunate bowmen by presenting them with small shoulder patches, bear­ ing a likeness of the game or fish pre­ dominating in the total points accumu­ lated over a given period. May seem like small stuff to the uninitiated, but things like that all add up to keeping the bent pole boys on their toes.

A relatively “heavy” bow, upward from forty pounds, will give fair to good striking power. That is to say, with re­ gard to bow weight, a pressure equal to forty pounds is required to draw the bowstring a full twenty-eight inches, bringing the arrow into position for release.

Fiberglass shafts, without fletching, are unexcelled from the standpoint of both durability and trueness in flight.

Aluminum arrows, while impervious to water damage, are easily kinked out of “true,” when striking rocks or glancing from submerged snags. Neither 'glass nor aluminum shafts, however, should be used in the taking of larger game animals, and many of the older state organizations throughout the country are pressing for legislation to prevent their use in hunting big game. The reason behind this is that while cedar and birch shafts are very sturdy and well balanced, they are delicate enough to be snapped or cast off by a large animal struck with a non-vital hit. The ARCHERY June, 1956

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reads your thoughts----“Want to come along?” he asks.

Sure you do. There's a lot of fun to be had—wnen the *‘ol’ carp's a'rollerin’.”

Hey, you guys, wait lor me! I’m goin', too!

Idaho State Tournament At Twin Falls June 16-17

By LUCILLE L. WILSON

352-1/2 6th Ave. E., Twin Falls, Idaho

GUS JANOS hefts a five-pound carp. Reel shown is held manually to bow handle and permits unimpaired hand-line technique after hit is made.

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clean, natural healing, which then en­ leap from the shallow depth, the carp sues, would be prolonged or hindered if breaks and runs in short, tight circles. a so-called unbreakable arrow remained Now you see the arrow, fast to the line, fixed in the wound to aggravate the but riding free of the barbed head which is firmly hooked well forward of the area.

Well, anyhow, those thoughts are for dorsal fin. The bow is put aside, as the fall months, and this is early sum­ the fisherman wades clear of the tangle mer, so let’s come back to the business near the shoreline, and he draws his line up and in toward him. at hand.

Number four—beached and flapping— The sun has topped the eastern rim measures a little shy of eighteen inches, of the lake and the water begins to show the honest muddy tinge which but is just as ugly as his buddies.

Back at the sluice, where the other dyes its depths. The popping sound of the sucking carp is diminishing with the fish are cached, the bowman strips a increased morning light. Their thrash­ short length from a roll of adhesive ing, as they roll in the shallows along tape, pencils his angler’s number on the opposite shore, gradually passes the smooth side and affixes it firmly to the stake. and then is no more.

“Most times this trick will work,” he Quick, clean shots are few and far between from this time to sundown, explains. “Folks won’t usually bother when the rascals again break-to feed on these stake-outs, but you never can tell, Inrr, the algae clinging 4.^ to 4-Uzx the water-logged It’s too danged bad, in a way, carp j-v debris along the banks. Until then, quiet, aren’t good eatin’, but pickled, baked patient stalking is the order of the "dayday­ or smoked, they’ll still smack of French­ time bow fisherman, and our landlubbing fried top soil. Fellow down the way descendant of of Cap Cap’n’n Ahab, has claims he uses ’em on his garden patch Ahab, who who has z:!?*'/ 1:’ skirted the marsh where you y^u like the Indians did. You know—one silently have been standing, standing, beckons to fish for every hill o’ corn. If I’m not beckons you you to follow. He stands at right angle to the the here, he’ll pick these up anyhow, and lake’s shore, with legs braced well apart, __________ __________ \ make a mark on the tape to let me imnninn* r».zxw, 4-iirt keeping well Unnv back from the xirotav water’’cs nricro edge. know who moved the fish.”

That arrangement seems pretty con­ Slowly he brings his bow into position, drawing the bowstring and nocked ar­ venient for all concerned, and after a ... . while the bow fisherman crushes out row to touch his fore-cheek midway twixt jaw and cheek: bone—Thong-g-g! the cigarette he’d been puffing. >und again, and the “Well.” says he, with the inevitable That unmistakable sound swirling eddy arrow speeds towardd a“_____________ ” grin, “Guess I'll mosey around that disturbing the silted water. The ---- barbed little neck of land. Looks shady in the shaft seems to stop in mid-flight as it cove, and something might be doing.” trface, then, with an You hesitate a moment, and the fellow touches the murky surface,

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The Ot-Yo-Kwa Bowmen will be host at the Idaho Field Archery Association State Tournament to be held in Twin Falls June 16 and 17. The championship 56-target field round will be shot Sat­ urday, followed by a 28-target broad­ head round on Sunday. The tournament will be held at the Ot-Yo-Kwa Bowmen’s field course in Rock Creek Canyon, west of Twin Falls.

The boys at Twin Falls have been stirring around a little and have a real dandy 56-target course nearly com­ pleted. Some of the archers may think it’s a little rough, what with all the rocks and canyons and such, but we hope we’ll be forgiven, as we had just so much land and we sure used it up— down, too! We might suggest you bow­ benders bring plenty of arrows, because in spite of our efforts to provide back­ stops, it is possible to break one or two.

The tournament will consist of men’s, women’s, junior boy’s, and junior girl’s open classes and men’s and women’s handicap classes. Two 28-target scores, witnessed by two people, and signed by your club secretary, must be submitted in order to shoot in the handicap class.

There will be three awards in each division, plus an out-of-state trophy. A banquet and business meeting of the association will be held Saturday night, June 16th, with the presentation of the championship awards.

Silver Arrow Bowmen Hold Tri-Club Shoot

By VIC CLARKSON

1414 Lake way Drive, Bellingham, Wash.

The Silver Arrow Bowmen of Burling­ ton, Washington, held their first Tri­ Club meet April 30 at the BurlingtonEdison High School gymnasium.

The clubs participating in the twenty­ yard Flint Indoor Round were: Ana­ cortes Archers, Anacortes, Wash.; Chi­ nook Bowmen, Bellingham, and the host club, Silver Arrow Bowmen.

The Silver Arrow Bowmen copped first place in team competition, and medals for individual high scores were awarded to: Ronnie Segal, first; Arnold Deeter, second; Margaret Stephanson, third.

A husband and wife combination, Oren and Willa Jean White, from the Bur­ lington club, each won hams on a nov­ elty round. On a novelty shoot for a dozen arrows, Ed Richardson (who in­ cidentally is 80 years young), and Bill Inama, both members of the Chinook Bowmen, tied for first place. Both boys hit a spot “dead center,” looking as though only one arrow had gone true to the mark. Therefore, Ed and Bill decided to divide the arrows six apiece. Ed said he was safer that way.

Depending on weather conditions, the Chinook Bowmen plan to have their first 14-target field range ready for approval around the first of June.

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The Wild and the Free (

By DEIRBRE WRIGHT East Apsley Court, 451 Musgrave Rd., Durban, Natal, South Africa Africa is a country of contrasts. She has many faces. Most of them are wild, unyielding; but whereas we appreciate and love the gentler side of her nature in the forests, the flowers, and fresh green hills, that in Natal the Garden Province of the Union, remain green even in the winter months, we have a deep pride—and healthy respect—for her hard, often cruel, ruggedness. There is so much yet to be explored; so many dangers to be faced and overcome.

It is this untamed grandeur of a vast continent which appeals most to the overseas visitor, because it is his idea of Africa—of what it represents to him. Its primitive, half-savage state holds a fascination and an irresistible challenge.

For those who seek adventure with big game, Africa has everything to offer.

In a small way, we know something of this untamed spirit which lies hidden in the jungles. It leaves its impression in a number of places within a day’s travel of the coast. In these animal kingdoms of the bush, where survival is only for the quick or the strong, and up the wide, silent rivers which have their beginnings somewhere in the dark interior, one can forget the humdrum daily round—and the hydrogen bomb— and experience the wild freedom most every one of us enjoy.

Such a trip was ours. It took us across the Natal border into Zululand —the home of the warrior—where all land is leased from the Native Affairs Department, for, being a reserve, no European can buy his own plot. Great distances separate towns and villages, and the quiet hills roll away untouched to the horizon. If you look carefully you might see a little huddle of thatched huts clinging to a hillside, blending in so well with the background as to be almost unnoticeable. That will foe a Zulu kraal. A “boma” or fence surrounds it, originally to keep out the wild beasts, but you will be lucky if you see any signs of life at all. The kraals usually look deserted, the ground hard and dry, and one wonders what on earth they live on. But in these modern days it is easier, and less effort, to buy food over the counter at the nearest Trading Store than to plough and plant for themselves.

The money for this is earned in the big cities, but when the native goes home he is incredibly lazy. He is a fighter, not a farmer, and if there is nothing to fight there is nothing to do!

Of course, if the kraal is near the road there is always activity when a motor car is sighted. Then the whole family and the mongrel dog are there to watch it pass. Their cheerful salutes and big white smiles break the monotony of a long, dusty road, and the return wave of the motorist brings cries of delight from the children who dance about happily, unconscious of their nakedness.

There were only two of us this time.

Mom, official map reader and keeper of the communal purse, and myself behind the wheel of Poo Poo, a small 202 French Peugeot, from which the back seat had been extracted to take the overflow of luggage from the miniature "boot.” The "boot,” as you probably

know in this make of car, is opened by lifting the back seat. Confounding to car thieves, no doubt, but a confounded nuisance to an 8-stoner manhandling heavy suitcases.

It was 134 miles to Richards Bay, our first stop, where we planned to spend two weeks. We covered the dis­ tance in four hours, and pulled up out­ side the white-washed brick office feel­ ing like a couple of well-shaken cock­ tails, after bumping over the corrugated roads. There we signed the book and climbed back into Poo Poo, and with the manager striding alongside to direct us, drove off across a lawn—so big it would have made a wonderful archery range—and parked outside a thatched rondavel. It was in a pine grove, one in a row which marched around the top of a small hill overlooking the bay.

There was still the bush nearby, where monkeys chattered and swung from the trees, but the scene from our window was one of tranquility and peace.

That night, however, my peace was shattered. I was startled into wakeful­ ness by the beat of drums, the natives’ crude, but infallible, bush telegraph. Un­ easy, I listened to the rumbling message, wondering what was being relayed to the neighboring tribes. When one stop­ ped, another took it up. The drums seemed all around us. For a moment I

A Zulu warrior In native costume, show­ ing his bead letters around his neck.

(Courtesy, Artco, Durban, S. A.)

forgot it was the 20th Century and expected the door to burst in and a horde of black faces appear, but seeing Mom quite unperturbed in the other bed, I soon recovered my sense. But lying in the dark I could well imagine the drums of those far off days, and the Zulu impies, armed with assegais and shields, screaming over the hills to do battle with the little bands of white pioneers who opened up this magnifi­ cent land.

Next morning we learned the nature of the message. The son of a chief was getting married! It was a three-day ceremony and each night the drums kept up their monotonous tattoo. On the last day an invitation came over by native runner to the white man’s hotel.

Some of the more ardent fishermen smiled at the idea of attending, but a party of us decided to accept. After getting directions from the boy we de­ cided to take three cars, not being on friendly terms with the local mambas!

These deadly black snakes grow to a length of nine feet and more, and a bite from one can send a person into the next world in less than fifteen minutes.

We set out after lunch on what proved to be a cross-country switchback. Little Poo Poo was not intended for such unorthodox travel, but she behaved su­ perbly. She cleaved a way through the long thatch grass which sprang up again behind her until we were lost in a sea of brown stalks, and I began to wonder if I should hoist a flag to let the others know where we were—or a periscope to find out!

At last we arrived at the kraal. The Chief, a tall, wiry fellow, with a melan­ choly face and a dignity befitting his rank, greeted us personally. We were treated as honored guests.

As was the custom, 'the bride and groom were kept apart. Each had a retinue. The girl was typically clad in a calf hide skirt, beaten soft, with a wide girdle of beads on top and a tire tube underneath to give swing to her step—and oompt to her figure! Her hair had been treated with clay and it hung down in "rats tails” all around her head, completely covering her face so she could not look upon her man— or he upon her face—until the marriage rites had been properly observed. The groom, of course, was resplendent in very little!

Coming in on the closing act made the ceremony disjointed—rather like watch­ ing "dumb charades” and trying to guess the meaning. Presents were exchanged of highly colored blankets, beadwork, and basket weave. The beadwork was the girl’s declaration of her love.

These bead letters would make a fascinating study as they can convey so much just by the different arrange­ ments of the beads. They can tell of heartbreak, longing, jealousy, marriage, poverty, success, happiness and laughter.

Each district has its own color sym­ bolism, but a general pattern runs through the lot. The boy, however, does not tuck his letter out of sight near his heart. He wears it around his neck so all his pals can read it and know ARCHERY June, 1956

what a popular guy he is! But to the unpracticed eye of the European, the language of the beads is lost in a pretty piece of fancy-work.

We joined in the toast by taking a sip of jwala from a glass water-bottle offered by the Chief to each of us in turn. To me, this is a particularly awful looking brew. It’s a sort of fermented beer made from mabela and a legal drink for the native. The bottle was produced entirely for our benefit, as the custom is to drink it straight from a dried out calabash.

Richards Bay is really a fisherman’s paradise. People from all parts of the Union, and beyond, go there to “pull out the big ones.” There is even a deep freeze for storing bait—mostly shrimp, mullet and prawn—so anglers can not complain of the lack of it. The crusta­ ceans are caught by natives trawling nets by hand close to shore, and so far, none has been attacked by either shark or crocodile.

There is not only fishing at this lovely spot, for Richards Bay boasts a 2,000acre park and game reserve where a variety of bird-life is protected. One can find terns, kingfishers, herons, boubou, yellow-billed ducks and many other kinds. I used to like to sit on the bank at sunset outside our rondavel and watch the ordered activity which closed each day. Flamingoes from Treasure Island took to the air in a pink cloud of sheer beauty, would wheel once, and were gone. Pelicans, with a precision and unity of movement a delight to see, flew in to seek their perches on the logs of deadwood which thrust gnarled fingers above the surface of the bay—almost, it seemed, for their benefit. Finding their favorite positions was sometimes a long drawn out business, but once satisfied, baggy beaks sank on to soft chests and the big white birds settled down to sleep.

Faintly on the stHl air came the chug­ ging of outboard motors, and small boats returning from distant fishing grounds, cut patterns across the dark­ ening waters as they made for shore, where eager hands pulled them high up on the sand to escape the tide.

This was the moment when the gent­ ler side of Africa showed to advantage, before the curtain of night was dropped in place.

Mom and I tried our hands at fishing.

Mom had her own ideas of how to get her hook into deep water. She refused a rod in favor of the rotating method; namely: swinging one end round and round to get up momentum then letting go! We fished from the shore, where the mosquitoes definitely won the battle for bites, until the morning Mom forgot to anchor the other end of her line, and all fifty yards disappeared from sight.

She also forgot she was wearing snake­ skin shoes and rushed in after it! That, I’m afraid, was the end of her fishing career.

I was soon "adopted” by Steve and Marion, a Johannesburg couple, who taught me a great deal and got me so enthusiastic I could not keep off the bay. Boats, outboards, and fishing tackle could be hired, and with young Piet making up a fourth, we went out every day to a different fishing ground, to such places as Rock Cod Alley, Sandy Point, Spinach Point and Treasure Is­ land, to try our luck. I liked fishing off the mouth best when the tide was rising, it was more fun, for then our little craft bucked like a bronco as it rode the waves coming in. I never caught anything but small fry which were not quick enough off the mark after pinch­ ing my bait, but the others pulled out salmon, cod, and grunter, which was

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duly weighed and photographed before it adorned our next menu. The most unusual catch was Marion’s 20-lb. leop­ ard ray. She was so excited we thought she had hooked a shark by mistake. The ray was a beautiful specimen with dis­ tinct markings and a vicious stinger in its tail, but a more repulsive “face” would be hard to find!

Our trip north coincided with un­ expected rains. For miles we slithered over muddy roads to Ma tubat uba. From there it was a toss up. Left, for the Hluhluwe Game Reserve where black, and the rare white, rhino charged every­ thing in sight; or right, for St. Lucia Estuary where hippo and crocodiles had a 99-year lease on the river. We turned right.

There were eighteen miles to go—and what a contrast! The desert had literally slipped under our wheels and the sand was a foot deep. I had no option but to drive in two ruts with a hump be­ tween which threatened to lift the long suffering little Poo Poo right off the ground. But we made it to the river— in time to see the pont pull away for the opposite bank. While waiting for its return, the rain caught up with us, blotting out everything. When it cleared, the sandy bank was a muddy slide.

Our turn came at last to board the pont, and with much gestulation and well-meant advice the Zulus pantomimed us up the slippery planks. With per­ spiring, half-naked blacks either side, pulling on the cables, and chanting in rhythm as they passed the car, we moved out into midstream. The stench was awful. We were on a river full of hidden dangers— a crocodile river. The current was strong and could be felt like ghostly fingers tugging at our slow moving platform. The banks were deserted and it seemed in that crossing as though we really WERE in darkest Africa.

Some twenty minutes latei' the pont ground on the other bank and I drove off. It was easier going down the planks!

The Estuary Hotel is big and modern and was full of pukka fishermen. The widb verandahs were festooned with their expensive gear and fishing lines hung between the pillars to dry. Op­ timistic? I’d say! For two days it pour­ ed and every flat space became a min­ iature lake. It was cold and raw. A big fire blazed in the lounge. We joined

the other guests around it and listened to fishermen’s tales—some were pretty tall! But what fired our imagination was the story of a courageous little umfaan, and a crocodile. Although so nearly tragic, it was not without humor.

Crocodiles are responsible for a thou­ sand deaths a year among natives alone.

Their stealthy approach and wicked tails, which they use fast and effi­ ciently, leaves the unsuspecting person on the bank little chance of defense.

But this umfaan turned the tables, for when the reptile grabbed him he bit it in the throat. He was badly mauled, of course, but escaped—much to the cha­ grin of the startled croc!

We waited with some impatience for the weather to break and on the third day it obliged. We planned to go up the river to where it opened out into a lake, and set out after breakfast with Albert, a big Zulu, at the wheel of a dilapidated motorboat.

The river was wide and dotted with stationary craft. The fishing fraternity were out in full fore sitting motionless with their dreams, we passed by won­ dering guiltily if our passage had fright­ ened off any “big ones.” There were many low islands and it was funny to see a head perched on the grass, while the rest of the individual fished quietly out of sight!

Long before we reached the lake we came upon a school of hippos. At a dis­ tance they were not an impressive sight —just a heap of wet rocks—but as we drew nearer they resolved themselves into a great deal of hippo. Forty to fifty were half submerged near the bank, and at the sound of our motor, heads popped up inquisitively to watch our approach.

Albert slowed the engine and we crawled forward. I was in the bow, poised with the camera, hoping for something original, but the sun was on the lens. We would have to pass them and come down stream. While I was explaining what I wanted to Albert, I missed the shot of a lifetime. Two bulls began an argument. One lunged at the other with open mouth, exposing a huge red cavity which had probably solved the housing shortage for more than one unfortunate native. (These water babies can easily bite a man in half.) A fight might go on for hour's, even days, but • Continued on next page.

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"umvubu” had come up underneath us?

He couldn’t swim!! But how he knew which hippo had been so unmannerly is a riddle I have not yet solved.

My fishing at this stage had improved.

I caught a four-pound bream and a six-foot eel off the jetty! The latter tied itself in such a knot on the end of my line I “walked" it back to the shore where the obiliging young man who sold bait, killed it, and fixed a new hook for me in place of the one the eel swal­ lowed.

It was the day before we left when we hired the resourceful Albert again.

This time we wanted to go down to the Basin and up the Umfolozi which flows into it. Crocodiles had been seen there. The reptiles disappear' and re­ appear unexpectedly and one has to find their haunts.

In the Basin we were hailed by two women from our hotel who were fishing for the first time in their lives. They were not doing at all badly, either, for their catch was visible from afar. Golly!

I had never seen such a stack of fresh fish. Salmon mostly, three and four FEET long. They quite flattened my enthusiasm for my own little fourpounder!

The Umfolozi was narrow and lonely.

Albert pointed out the paths of broken reeds on both banks made by the pas­ sage of crocodiles. We grew excited, not knowing what to expect, but it was some time before we sighted any of the reptiles. Then we came upon five sunning themselves on a sandy spit. One had its mouth wide open and inside, quite unconcerned, was its feathered friend, the crocodile bird, helping itself to the tid-bits in the old man’s teeth.

It is an odd friendship between these two. The crocodile produces the meals, and in return, the bird warns him of ianger. That’s why it is often imposble for a hunter to get close enough i land to make a kill.

As we approached the bird let out a .arsh screech and hopped nimbly from (he trap. The great jaws snapped shut and in a few seconds there was not a crocodile to be seen—only ripples spreading ever wider on the water. But higher up we found so many we lost count. At the sound of our motor they all took fright. With a waddle and a slither they disappeared.

Where the river narrowed to a few

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(With acknowledgements to Artco, Durban, South Africa)

yards, Albert nosed the boat into the soft mud.

"Hey!” I cried out in alarm. “What’s happened? Why have you stopped here?”

"The Missus would like to walk, that’s all. It is safe.” He spoke in Zulu and very casually, but it sounded very much like a challenge. It was also obvious he intended to stay for a while.

I turned to Mom. “Does the Missus want to walk?” I whispered, expecting her to say no, of course not. But she didn’t.

"Not particularly,” she said, "but we mustn’t let him think we are scared.

Come on, let’s see what’s here—and here’s hoping there’s nothing!”

I followed her over the side, expect­ ing with every step to lose part of my anatomy—if not all of it—to a loathsome man-eater. But when nothing happened we both felt brave. We were on a large sand-bank with deep depressions, big clumps of reeds, and a lot of open space.

It was clear the crocodiles used it be­ cause the drag marks of the great bodies were in many places. I looked for eggs, but never found any. And I still wonder how Albert knew there would be no danger at that spot.

Returning to the boat, we saw him sitting in the stern listening intently.

He held up his hand and we moved as quietly—and as quickly!—as we could.

Evidently he heard something. Poling into the current he left the boat drift silently downstream. It was an eerie sensation. For a few minutes not a sound disturbed the peace. Then, there was a sudden commotion in the reeds and a giant crocodile—must have been all of fifteen feet—hurled itself out from the bank. With legs spread-eagled it struck the water a little ahead of us with a terrific splash! We saw daylight all around it when it was in mid-air.

It was the most spectacular "bellyflop” I have ever witnessed. But if we had been drifting a bit faster, I just hate to think what might have happened: it would most certainly have hit our boat; Further on, the river swarmed with them Two little nobs on the surface bet raved their presence and we could sqg the long, dark shadow of their bodiGs underneath. Having no control of the

boat, we bumped into them and grated over their hard backs, praying the old timbers would not spring a leak. It was unnerving to see them all around, just waiting, as though willing the boat to overturn. If it had, what a scramble there would have been for lunch!

The noise of the motor shattered the air when Albert started the engine. As we reached the mouth I looked back, but the river was completely innocent of life. None could have guessed at the lurking death beneath the smooth sur­ face.

Back in the Basin we ran into a shoal of mullet. We ploughed through them as they darted across our bow, jumping right out of the water like por­ poises at play. A couple of three-pound­ ers practically fell in our laps and kept us busy dodging their wet advances as they flopped around the floor-boards.

The Estuary is a spawning ground for mullet. It is not a nice edible fish, but makes excellent shark bait, and it is easily caught at night. Boats go out in pairs with a lantern and a sheet stretch­ ed between them. The fish jump toward the light, hit the sheet and fall into the boat. It’s as simple as that!

But time was running short. We had to make tracks for the asphalt jungle which was home. The memory of three happy weeks would remain with us for years to come, pin-pointing yet another picture on the colossal canvass of Africa.

Correction Bernard J. Tessier, of Tessier’s Arch­ ery Supply, calls our attention to an error in the publication of his ad, which has caused confusion in regal'd to the Prices of his crester and spine-tester.

On March first, Mr. Tessier advised us of a raise in prices. These new prices Were correctly published in the March issue. For the April issue we inadvert­ ently used the type of a previously Published ad showing the old prices.

We are sorry to have caused this con­ tusion and urge you to refer to the 'Tessier’s Archery Supply ads in the March, May and June issues, in which the prices are correct.

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By LOWELL ROPER ■49

6307 Mountain Blvd., Oakland Calif.

NATIONAL TOURNAMENT If you have never been to Colorado Springs, you should by all means make the effort to go, and if you have never attended a National Field Archery Tour­ nament, you should make every effort necessary to attend this one.

I’m not speaking to those of you who have done either or both, because I know you will all be there. I have, and it would take a disaster to keep me away come July. To have both is like being run over by a rubber-tired buggy. It just seems like it wouldn’t hurt a bit.

I know of no other place on God’s green earth where there is more beau­ tiful scenery per square mile, and there’s going to be even more—’course a lot of it will be archers, but imagine having a field archery tournament within a "stone’s-throw” of scenic Garden of the Gods!—surrounded by countless natural wonders, sculptured and fashioned by the hand of God and eons of time. They will have to furnish the contestants with blinders to keep their attention on the targets.

While Dad and big brother are out adding brass to their mantle, Mom and the youngsters can hop in the car for a cruise of the surrounding mountains.

Maps and information for this can be obtained, I’m sure, from the registration headquarters.

After a day of shooting, and a cold shower, you take a tour of the exhib­ itor’s booths to see what’s new, and meet people whom you have read and heard about, but never have seen.

Don’t ever feel you will be out of place if you don’t shoot a bow. I ima­ gine there will be more observers than contestants, and the headquarters area will be teeming with activity all day long.

When the last arrow has been re­ leased, the scores counted, the awards given to the winners, the time has come for us all to go our separate ways, as always, we will hate to say goodbye.

Then, as we drive homeward, we re­ live the joys and the friendships of the past few days, and it heightens our con­ versation and lightens our journey home.

SAN FRANCISCO OPEN Here in Northern California, for as long as I can remember, we have had the Northern California Field Archers Association or N.C.F.A.A. During the early forties, we were so few and so poor, it looked as though we would have to change it to W.P.A. As I remember, there were the Red­ wood Bowmen, the Albany Archers, the Solano Field Archers, and the San Fran­ cisco Field Archers. Our average take at a tournament was not enough to pay expenses. Nevertheless, we weathered the storm and kept field archery alive, until it began to grow, and look at it now!

Soon the N.C.F.A.A. gathered new clubs into its association until it be­ came so big the tournaments were over-

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crowded and new regions formed.

Field archery in Northern California (probably throughout the country) is spreading like measles in a day nursery.

As a result, the tournaments are so crowded and drawn out, it takes more courage and physical stamina than most archers can muster to complete two rounds. It looks very much like the clubs will have to provide two 28-target ranges.

I have just attended the So-Ea-Ba Open, and when I had succeeded in climbing a mile-high mountain to gain access to my starting target, I found eight other exhausted archers there, flaked out on the ground waiting for the starting whistle. If you think our group was unusual, you’re wrong. There were 268 registered to shoot and 28 targets, so the average was almost ten archers per target.

Many of the shooting stands were located in such a position only one bow­ man could shoot at a time and when you approached one of these targets it looked like a country picnic under fire, ducking grape shot. Forty or more people sprawled out on the ground.

It isn’t the fault of any particular club. The So-Ea-Ba’s couldn’t have been

more congenial. They had every facility to insure the comfort of the participants, with the exception of adequate ranges.

Every club within the N.F.A.A.A. will have the same problem unless, and here are a few suggestions: 1. Provide two 28-target ranges. Main­ tain one all year; set up the other for Open shoots and Northern’s.

2. Each club within the association would send the top three or four from each class, taken from the last club shoot.

3. The first round at the N.C.F.A.A. tournaments, as well as Open shoots, would comprise one-half of the complete shoot, i.e. at a Northern, everyone who entered would shoot 14 targets at field faces and 14 targets at animal faces.

The scores would be tabulated and then all except the first four places in each class eliminated.

This would speed up the contest and those who wished could witness the champions shooting. I hope this will give you who are having trouble some­ thing to think about. Perhaps we can experiment with different ideas and come up with the answer. Many people are dropping out of the competitive tournaments because they like to shoot their bow, not go out and lounge around on a hillside.

HEARD ON THE RANGE At the recent San Francisco Open, one of the events was a Wisconsin va­ riable round, and the voice on the loud speaker was announcing: “Everyone get started on the variable round.” I heard one little seven-year-old girl tell her daddy, “We’ll see you when you get back from the burial ground.”

GOLDEN ARROW Don’t ever pass up an opportunity to be honest.

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AROUND INDIANA By c. c. McKinney, o.d.

Box 262, Salem, Indiana

You never know who you may get a letter from if you wait long enough. I received one from an old Salemite now living in California and an ardent archer wanting the lowdown on our recent pur­ chase of land for our course. Mr. Clar­ ence O. Wright of Montebello, Calif., wrote asking the exact location of our course, for he thought it was near his old stamping grounds and come to find out it isn’t too far. Just goes to show you that no matter how long you are away from home you still like news from the old place. Makes a feller feel good to know a little bit of Indiana archery is placed around over the coun­ try and still active. We here in the Salem club have extended an open in­ vitation to Mr. Wright to any of our shoots he may be able to attend on one of his visits back East.

April 22 was the date of the third district IFAA meet, held at North Ver­ non and host was the Muscatatuck Bow­ men. They really did .themselves up proud on their course. It was in perfect condition and everyone commented on the work they had done on it. Jack Doub, dem his hide, but congratulations to him. He won his much deserved 20 pin on this one. I haven’t heard of any other one being won that day. The tro­ phies were won by the following in their

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Men Ex A, Bill Ashby: Ex B, Bill Elsbury; Bowman. Don Seal; Archer, Dick Barnhart, and Novice. Don Hallett.

Women. Bowman. Mickey Doub; Archer, Lois Widener. Junior boys under 16, Charles Kasper: under 13, Jack Deckard.

Rita Kurtzman (right) shows former New York State Archery Champion, Edward Marker Junior girls under 13, Jeri Metz. of Buffalo, N. Y., a trophy which will be awarded to the winner of the “Grand Prix at the The turnout was very good and the Hamburg Rod & Gun Club “Archer-ama." Rita is an employe of Kronenberg’s, Inc., local weather played a mean trick on every­ body that day. The morning was beau­ sponsoring department store. Archers from all over the East will converge on Hamburg tiful and warm, then in the early after­ to participate in this archery spectacular on June 23 and 24. e Photo by KAUFMAN noon it turned very cold and wet. and the scores showed it. I guess we should be thankful for the nice morning, since we have been having some rough wea­ ther all around this soring. bow—you get out of it just what you hold the State Tournament in a cen­ As always, the Maurice Thomoson “pull” into it, and this one this month trally located spot to decide the grand Archery Association of Crawfordsville, looks like a bow with a broken string. champion of the state? This would allow is on the ball with lots of shoots of all I’d like to say a few words on my more time for the state districts and kinds in the making. Their recent ad- own this __ time ___ and ______ see what -response .

I also more time for the zoned clubs. I dition, The Tri Tribe Twangers. had . get—both pro and con. Archery is grow- think we have a situation here in In­ by 1-----leaps—and bounds now, as we diana which is probably duplicated in their first inter club tournament on ing 1— J Anril 8th. the results of which they all know. It has come a long way in the lots of other states and since we have failed to send me. Come on. Jim. I can’t past year. There was a time when we such a wonderful sport it is a shame print what I don’t know. In addition to had one club in the southern part of to see it slowed down or even ruined shoots, they now have a club raffle on Indiana and we held a shoot each Sun­ by an over abundance of clubs. We want with three wonderful prizes. It sounds day on this course. We had a good turn­ clubs and lots of them, but as we grow like a fine way to make a few bucks out every week, since we had the only we must change our set-up to meet the course • available in this area, but now existing problems arising from the rapid for the club.

The latest word from Mitchell and it is a different story. We have, within growth.

You have my address and my opinion. the White River Bow Hunters is that forty miles of each other, five clubs thev are now holding a straight 56- and all have their own courses. None Let’s hear from you and see what the target shoot on the first Sunday of each of these clubs has membership enough general outlook is. When I get enough month. Sounds like a lot of shooting, to stand alone and have enough shoots of a cross-section of opinions I will what with another 56 for the district to support their club by shooting fees write it up in this column and see what and other shoots around the country alone. This is not only true in this part the majority thinks of the idea or if each month. Mavbe thev are just tough­ of the state, but is prevalent in the there is any better idea I would be er than most of us. Wish them lots of central and northern sectors. There are glad to hear it. It is certainly some­ not enough months in the year to pro­ thing to think about, because you can’t luck anvway.

I don’t know what happened this vide a district shoot for every club af­ run a club without money and you got filiated with the IFAA, so it all boils to have shooters to get same. Wo must month to all the news from the various start somewhere and it could get to this clubs over Indiana. I am sure there was down to more clubs than time and when point nationally as well as locally, so a lot more going on than I have been this happens something has to give. let ’s hear from all of you who are in­ In a situation like this there are only told, but like I say—I am not a mind reader and I have to have news from two things which can give—clubs or terested. the clubs before I can get it in this time. Why wouldn’t it be best to ar­ column. I say again if you want your range it so neither must suffer and OHIO STATE FIELD TOURNAMENT club news in the Archerv Magazine, make up zones or areas within the SEPTEMBER 1 AND 2 olease dron me a letter telling me what state and hold a southern, central and has been going on or coming up in your northern district each month, and come SANDUSKY, OHIO club. A good column is just like a good up with a champion in each zone, then

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Report From The Wichita Bow Hunters

By BARBARA McCAFFERTY 248 N. St. Paul, Wichita, Kan.

The Wichita Bow Hunters club is growing by leaps and bounds here in the heart of America. The membership totals 260, with 60 of these joining our club since January first. One of the new events the club is sponsoring is a gettogether every three months. At the April get-together, a covered-dish sup­ per was first on the program, followed by movies taken at our previous tour­ naments. The movies were very good, and everyone who attended seemed to enjoy seeing their fellow archers as well as themselves.

W.B.H. is extremely proud of its cadet division. The shooting positions are not at any particular distance. They are set up close enough so a child can get a big score, which is encouraging to most children.

We have been fortunate this year to receive a lot of good publicity from the newspapers and now one television station has offered us publicity on their news sports cast.

April 22, W.B.H. had its big Spring Opener tournament. Trophies were given first place winners, and medals for sec­ ond place. W.B.H. holds a tournament every month on the fourth Sunday.

The annual W.B.H. Open will be held in August. Announcement of the date will be made later.

Montana State Archery Association News

By BILL FARAGO Great Falls, Montana

The Great Falls Archery Club inau­ gurated its new field course with an

Easter Ham Shoot, consisting of a 28target field round and novelty events.

There was a fine turn-out of 38 archers and for most of them it was their first shoot of the season. The weather was fine and balmy, with no wind which is unusual for this part of Montana at this season.

Cecil Gruel, state field champ, won the 28-target event, followed by Stan Stillar of Havre, second; Roy Onsum of Great Falls, third; Bob Jorgenson, Great Falls, fourth, and Ken Aaberge of Galata, fifth.

Ten more hams were awarded to the winners of the various novelty events.

This field course will be the site of the Montana State Archery Tournament.

The dates are July 21 and 22. The field events will consist of a 28-target field round, and a 28-target broadhead round (shot with field arrows for safety).

There will also be a Double American for men, with a Double Columbia for women and juniors.

Starting the week of May 20, the State Association is holding a four-week postal tournament, with a two-week make-up. Each archer will shoot a 28target field round per week for four scores. Each archer so wishing will also shoot a Single American Round for four weeks. You may enter either or both events, and your scores will be used for classification purposes in the State Tournament. All field scores must be shot on an approved N.F.A.A. field course, so notify Bill Irvin, Box 418, Kalispell, Montana, your field governor for Montana for 1956. He will give you the dope on getting your course approv­ ed, and if possible, will see to it per­ sonally. There will be a small target fee and ribbons will be awarded the winners.

MONTANA HUNTING SEASONS SET We have received some wonderful hunting season news. East of the Con­ tinental Divide, there will be a 30-day pre-season for bowmen. This will be from September 15 to October 14. West of the divide, it will be for 15 days,

October 1 to October 14. This season was refused at the first Game Depart­ ment meeting, but with cooperation of the M.S.A.A. and individual clubs, plus several meetings with Game Department officials, we were fortunate enough to secure the additional 15 days. We are looking forward to a fine archery hunt­ ing season this coming fall. Good luck to all.

STATE TOURNAMENT Your state tournament committee and officers are planning on the largest state tournament ever held in Montana, to take place in Great Falls on July 21 and 22. Vice-President Bob Weldele and Secretary-Treasurer Cecil Gruel join me in urging your club secretaries and club officers to line up your clubs for the classification shoots and to get in your scores. Also please get your registrations in early as possible. See you at the tournament.

Virginia State Tourney June 9th and 10th Though chances are the magazine will not reach the East Coast until after the Virginia State Tournament is held, we will take a chance and pass along the word received from Bill Bedall that the dates of the shoot will be June 9th and 10th and will be held on the range of the Augusta Archers.

This Month’s Cover Glenn St. Charles, of Northwest Archery Company, Seattle, Wash­ ington, for the last several years lias hit the jack-pot in the way of fine trophies. This beautiful moun­ tain goat was bagged at the 6,000foot level on Mt. Michiel in Tweedsmuir Park, Canada. This trophy will be added to moose, elk, bear, deer, and other beautiful trophies in Glenn’s trophy room.

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Cedar Valley Field Shoot Scheduled For Aug. 5

By PAUL WILL Box 127, Waverly, Iowa Anyone who attended last year’s Cedar Valley Shoot certainly remembered the scene pictured here, even if they didn’t win a prize. We expect to repeat the scene this year. In other words, “FREE WATERMELON” for all shooters at the end of the day.

This year’s shoot will feature all of the top-notch archers of the area, plus man of the nation's best who might be on their way to the National Target Shoot on the week-end of August 5th.

Iowa is a fine place for a stop-over and Waverly is right on the way.

Another feature of the shoot will be the NEW Waverly Archers’ field course, located just south of Waverly. All you have to do to locate the course is drive down the main street of Waverly. You’ll see a sign directing you to the course, and plenty of additional signs on the way to the course.

Of course, there’ll be plenty of food available on the grounds, or you can eat at any of Waverly’s fine restaurants.

In case you want to arrive a day early, Saturday night, we advise sending your reservation to Paul Will, 1316 3rd Ave. S. W., Waverly, Iowa. Let us know if you want us to make motel reservations for you or if you would prefer to “rough it” at the range.

We are building a nice new club shel­ ter at the range which we expect to use as a registration and refreshment stand.

Picnic tables will also be available for those who want to bring their own food.

As for the shooting: Well, we have set the tradition of the N.F.A.A. Huntel's’ Round and the National Field Round. Twenty-eight targets of each will comprise the day’s shooting. So far, we have always had wonderful weather for this shoot, and we hope this year will continue the same. However, we’ll shoot rain or shine!

Those who shot on our other range showered us with compliments on how nice and leisurely the course was laid out. The new course is just as nice and will be equally as much of a treat to shoot. So mark it on your calendar now: “Cedar Valley Field Shoot,” August 5.

We’ll have more surprises in store for you which we will tell you about later.

Be seeing you at Waverly.

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This snapshot was taken at the close of last year’s shoot.

Shoot For Merchandise Waltham Field Archers

Washoe Bowmen Inter-Club Tourney

By BILL BIGGART 22 Brook St., S. Natick, Mass.

By KEN BAILEY 943 7th St., Sparks, Nevada

Shooting for an enticing array of choice merchandise prizes, about 95 archers, youthful and a little older, pick­ ed their way through the still-thawing woods at Cat Rock in Weston, Mass., and shot the field round over the' Wal­ tham Field Archers’ 28-target field course. When the cards were collected, Newton’s Mike Walsh, hard practicing young archer, a member of the host club, walked off with men’s expert first prize. Another Waltham clubber, Muriel Tapply of Lexington, won first in the ladies, expert class. It was a family affair for the Tapplys, it seems, for son Bill and daughter Martha came away with junior boy’s and sub-junior girl’s, respectively. Ann Baker of Au­ burndale took first in junior girl’s class and Edward Stephens of Medford earned sub-junior boy’s top score.

For several days before and after April 29, the weather had been anything but good in northern Nevada. Since there were 63 archers, representing five clubs in Nevada and California, how could the weatherman give us anything but good weather? In fact, a few touchy sunburns can vouch for the beautiful day.

This was the first invitational shoot by the Washoe Bowmen this year, so we had to make it good. The day began with a 28-target field round. At noon, there were hot-dogs and cold drinks to take the edge off a healthy appetite, built up by the morning round. Several novelty shoots, including a unique clout style balloon shoot, kept things going while Joan Underwood, the tournament secretary, was busy classifying the group. Two special novelties, one for ladies only, and one for juniors only, made it possible for everyone to have an equal chance at the prizes.

The highlight of the lunch period was a drawing for “a bow of your choice up to $65.00 value.” The lucky winner was Jacky Balzar of Reno. Her choice was a Mamba Hi Speed, which she picked up at the Reno Archery Company. The Washoe Bowmen was happy to pick up the tab for two reasons. First, Jacky was only thinking about taking up this fast growing sport, and the bow was the clincher. Second, the Reno Archery Company is the first exclusive archery tackle store in Reno. This indicates how the sport has taken hold around here.

A 14-target big game round finished up the day’s shooting. First place win­ ners for the day’s total were: Expert B, Bob Dill; Bowman, Norman Dam; Archer, Frank Kellogg; Novice Bob Childers; Junior, Jim Powell; Women, Bowman, Grace Kendrick; Women, Archer, Jennie Linden; Women, Novice, Dapen Bailey. , , _ , The dates of August 4th and 5th have been set for the Silver Arrows shoot.

Watch for details in next issue.

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NEW OFFICERS OF ARIZONA BOW HUNTERS ASSOCIATION Eric Falshaw, President; Helen Falshaw, Secretary-Treasurer; J. C. McLachlan, Vice-President

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By ALICE CHAMBERS 1535 Stanford, N. C., Albuquerque, N. M.

You will have to look behind the “bushes” to find the male members of the Albuquerque Field Archers—the bushes on their faces, that is!

Albuquerque celebrates its 250th an­ niversary July 4th to 14th, and every­ one is cooperating wholeheartedly with the beard-raising edict which decrees them “Dukes of Albuquerque.” We also have been asked to participate in the nine-day “spectacle.” Don’t be alarmed at Colorado Springs when you see a fugitive from a razor, it’s merely an Albuquerque pioneer.

We are all looking forward to the National, and there will be a good sized caravan from New Mexico in attend­ ance. Our new range in the Sandia Mountains has an altitude of 7200 feet, so acclimation won’t be difficult.

The Albuquerque Field Archers will host the State Tournament over Labor Day week-end. Preparations are also under way for a display booth and a concession stand at the State Fair the latter part of September. This prom­ ises to be an action-packed year.

Keeping coming attractions in mind, the actual monthly activities are in the spotlight. Membership is taking a turn upward, with the cooperation of the TV, press, radio and, most important, the members themselves. A recent “gripe session” brought to everyone’s attention that new members could be made to feel more at home. It was also decided to include instruction as a regular part of the curriculum.

A special guest shoot was held, with merchandise prizes going to the out­ standing guest and sponsor.

June 10th will be the date to boost membership for the State Association.

A regular tournament is on the agenda, and you must have a current state membership card to register. This will be an “Open” shoot; that is any in­ terested archer in the state may com­ pete for only $1.00, the price of the annual state membership. We urge you to support the New Mexico Field Arch­ ery Association. It is a hard-working organization, and the officers are fur­ thering the bow hunter’s cause with the Game Department, and we are looking for exceptionally good hunting areas and dates come fall.

We’ll see you at the National—the only bearded “injuns” to come from the “Land of Enchantment.”

Yahi Bowmen to Honor Dud Lawrence

ON RANGE OF ALBUQUERQUE FIELD ARCHERS. Alice Chambers and Virginia Moore are shown shooting at Target No. 6, a 60-yarder. Range is located at “The Cedars,*' a twenty-minute drive from town. The site is 7200 feet above sea level, and covers 72 acres. On the site is a restaurant and cocktail lounge.

shoot. We will also provide moving tar­ gets to challenge your skill. Trophies, cups, medals, and ribbons will be award­ ed in the instinctive division. In the free-style division, trophies will be awarded in the championship class only.

We feel sure you’ll find this tourna­ ment worth traveling many miles to attend. The more archers present, the more we will honor Mr. Lawrence.

Bring the wife and family, for we will have a baby-sitter at the range to look after and entertain the youngsters.

Our new range is adjacent to the Del Rio Country Club. When you reach Mo­ desto, drive out McHenry Avenue and follow the signs to the range.

By SAM GARDALI

445 Bermuda Way, Modesto, Calif.

The Yahi Bowmen, of Modesto, Cali­ fornia, have built a brand new field range, and will inaugurate it with an Open Tournament on June 24, in honor of D. C. “Dud’ Lawrence, who for many years has been the Legislative Rep­ resentative of the California Bowmen Hunters and Field Archers. Dud is one of our old-time archers and has done as much, or more, than any other one man to promote our sport. Therefore, we Yahi’s feel that we are privileged to honor this man with our June 24th shoot, as we dedicate our new range.

The tournament will consist of 28 small game targets and 28 large game targets, plus a flight shoot and ham

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Missouri Bow Hunters To Be Rewarded

By BOB LAWRIE 725 E. Big Bend Blvd., Webster Groves, Missouri The lucky bow hunter who bags the first first rtaar deer in in TVficcmiri Missouri’’cs October ■deer — ixvill just about need a truck season to^carry home his prizes. _ Missouri Bow Hunters Day is an an­ nual event, sponsored jointly by Bailey’s Surplus and Bob’s Sport Shop, both of St. Louis. Prizes, donated by Bailey’s and Bob’s, with the cooperation of their m m1 ’ VSVkl ' ..nil manufacturers and suppliers, will include

a Bemis tent, two-burner camp stove and lantern, set of aluminum arrows, a pair of sleeping bags and air mattresses, hunting boots for the archer and his wife, knives, quivers, and other fine camping and archery gear.

Mr. First-Kill Bow Hunter and his wife will be entertained at a party at the Chase, leading St. Louis hotel, and will be the sponsors’ guests at the hotel for the night. Radio and possibly television appearances will be arranged.

Missouri has an exclusive archery deer season during the entire month of October. An archer bagging a white­ tail should immediately report to his nearest Conservation Commission agent and then get in touch with St. Louis by telephone. If there are no verified kills reported ahead of his, that archer will become Mr. Missouri Bow Hunter, and will be invited to St. Louis to receive his prizes. All kills must be verified by a Conservation Commission agent.

It is expected that other prizes will be added to the above list from time to time between now and the opening of the season, and that Mr. Missouri Bow Hunter will be completely fitted out with the latest in camping and archery equipment. For further informa­ tion, contact the writer.

IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO ATTEND THE NATIONAL FIELD TOURNAMENT, READ THE RULES ON PAGE 13.

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By ROY HOFF LAST-MINUTE DOPE ON CAMPING AT COLORADO SPRINGS Just before we went to press with this issue, we received a letter from a Michigan archer, pointing out that all avail­ able camping space for the National at Colorado Springs had been taken, and that insofar as he could determine, he was "left out in the cold.”

We have just telephoned the Department of Parks and Recreation and talked to Stuart Richter, Superintendent of Recreation, and a gentleman whom we met during our Feb­ ruary tour of inspection of the tournament site. Mr. Richter says that the Michigan archer is right in some respects.

Here is the set-up as it stands today: The Chamber of Commerce has received 130 applications for camping space. Each applicant has received notice that to reserve camping space he must return an inclosed official reservation blank, together with a deposit, and must be returned not later than June 15th. At this writing, 75 parties have returned their reservation blanks and de­ posits. This means that 55 persons who applied for camping space have not been heard from. In the camping area there are still twenty-five spaces left, out of the original 100 which were allotted for the tournament.

This entire tournament had to be planned in accordance with anticipated demand. Based on all previous tournaments, and the camping demand in relation to attendance, it was the opinion of all interested parties that 100 camp sites would be adequate. This number still may be adequate unless there is a flood of returned reservations with de­ posits between now and June 15th.

Though I can not say this in any official capacity, my advice is to immediately send in your deposit. If you are not one of the first one hundred, you may be "left out in the cold,” but I doubt it. The officials of the Chamber of Com­ merce and Park Department are very resourceful, and if they know by the fifteenth of June what the actual demand is, they’ll find a way to take care of you. Remember—not later than June 15th. You can not expect to drive in the day before the tournament, without a reservation, and expect ac­ commodations.

All camp sites will be allotted to those with reservations on a first come, first served basis. Each camp site and trailer space will be numbered. The first car to arrive on the scene will receive Number One; the next car Number Two, and so on. But, and this is important, be sure you have your official reservation blank with you, so you ean present it at the entrance to Palmer Park.

REMINISCING Eugene "Pinky” Reeber, Detroit artist, has again favored us with some more of his humorous cartoons. In looking over the new batch I couldn’t help but remember one he drew for me back in '49 after I had related a story about one of my bow hunting experiences. It seemed to contain a bit of humor, so I’m going to tell it again.

Opening morning of deer season found me all set in one of those "can’t-possibly-fail-to-get-a-deer” spots which I always manage to find just before the season opens. This one looked like a "non-slipper-upper” for sure. There was

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a pile of lava rock perhaps twenty feet wide and sixty feet long. At the lower end there was a big uprooted tree, with the roots standing higher than my head. With my back to the roots of this fallen giant I could watch two well-marked game trails, one on each side of the lava deposit, from an elevation of five or six feet.

The sun was well up in the eastern sky, and it was beginning to look like I had picked another "dry hole.”

Several times I had restrained a desire to try another spot, but it was certain I wouldn’t be able to hold out much longer. One more look around and I’d gather up my gear and head for greener pastures.

Off to my left, about thirty yards, were a couple of pines, just about the size of Christmas trees. Glancing in that direction I thought for a moment one of the trees had sprouted .antlers, for right behind it was a forked-horn ambling slowly up the trail toward my rock pile. I didn’t move as he appeared from behind the first tree, but waited until his head was out of sight behind the second. Then I squared away and brought my arrow to full draw. When the buck came out from behind this tree he was only 15 yards from me, still taking his time, and with an apparent feeling of security. I took dead aim on a spot right in the brisket. I thought to my self—What a set-up! Meat on the table! That’s for me. The buck kept right on coming—lo feet’, 10 feet. Now I’d get him for sure. Then it happened!

He disappeared from view behind the rock pile on which I was standing. I had him "in the bag” at 15 yards; a cinch at 10 yards, and then let him get behind the rocks so I couldn t get a shot.

I let down the bow and stood there with a dumb ex­ pression wondering where my deer had gone. He couldn’t get away; I had him trapped behind the rocks. I waited and waited, but no deer appeared. Finally I couldn’t resist the temptation to take just one little peek over the edge.

That did it! I looked the buck square in the eye and with a snort away he went in high gear. Any buck with good, common sense would have continued straight ahead where the going was good, no bushes to jump nor rocks to dodge. But this buck decided the rougher going was safer and just as I loosed my arrow he made a right angle turn, without signaling, and dived headlong into a dense thicket. If someone had witnessed the flight of my arrow he would have sworn I was practicing a flight shot. The arrow sped out into space without a deer being in sight. I couldn’t have missed him much farther if I had turned and shot the other direction.

Returning to camp I was reluctant to talk much, other than to say I had shot at a buck and missed. Later, as we went out to try again, I confessed to Frieda and Lester Wiesner I had pulled another "blooper,” and suggested they accompany me to the scene and I’d explain everything.

When we reached the spot, in order to more perfect­ ly reenact the debacle, I placed the two with their backs to the stump, in the exact spot where I had stood. I stepped back a few yards and explained: "I was standing right there and the buck came walking---- !”

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bit perturbed. It could very well have been the same buck I had previously shot at. When we finally recovered our wits, Les and I each got a shot, but failed to connect.

The above experience happened during the time when I was plagued with buck fever. It had always been of the shakes variety, and this "freezing-to-the-string” type of buck fever was a new experience.

THERE’S ALWAYS NEXT YEAR! Shortly after last hunting season, James P. Manson of Crawfordsville, Indiana wrote and told me about a hunt­ ing trip he and eight buddies took to Michigan. He didn’t write much, just a few verses of poetry, but I’m sure you’ll agree with me it tells the story: This is a saga, a drama so true Of nine stalwart hunters, all archers true blue.

With arrows aplenty, the boys did depart The Northwoods were calling, each man in his heart.

To the woods went the bowmen, each arrow secure Ready for action, doused with buck lure.

The deer were so happy at this pleasing sight They let the boys shoot from morning to night.

The bunkhouse was loaded each night, as beards grew Tall tales were rampant, while poker chips flew.

Each morn found our hunters, steadfast on their stands With beer on their breath and frost on their hands.

The shots were aplenty, the hits were few The alibis fantastic, each one always new.

You know the finish as well as do I They flubbed their fistmele, though hard they did try.

Home came the green-clads, all bearded and wan A happy reunion, their families at dawn.

As the gang split asunder, without any deer One thought was in common: There’s Always Next Year!

SHOOT AT CRYSTAL LAKE — SEPT. 24, 25, 1938 Our old friend, George Robinson of Traverse City, Mich., was going through his files recently and came across an account of one of the shoots he used to stage on his Crystal Lake course. One interesting feature of this shoot was there were 35 targets and all were burlap bags stuffed with ex­ celsior. Another of considerable interest was the list of con­ testants, many of whom are still mentioned occasionally in the pages of this magazine. Those present for this shoot were: Karl Palmatier, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Myt, Nelson Grumley, Frank Litchfield, Jack, Lulu and George Anderson, Fred Westendorf, Wm. Loomis, F. Clovean, Clarence Love­ land, Jack Yeager, W. Blanchard, Carl Strang, C. D. Kidder, Fred Bear, Pat Strang, Ralph Conzelman, John and Betty Hazel, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Ruppel, Fred C. Kutt.

CREED OF POCATELLO FIELD ARCHERS After reading my last month’s editorial, Hank Watts of Pocatello, Idaho submits his club’s Creed and suggests all archers live up to it: "I will abide by the charter, by-laws, rules and regula-

tions of our national, state and local organizations because only in this way can we achieve our common goals and protect our common interests.

“I will at all times conduct myself as a sportsman in the fullest and truest sense of the word, knowing that because I am an archer, I enjoy certain unique privileges in the world of sport.

“I will support, as far as I am able, and by all means at my command, all beneficial legislation which has as its object the conservation of our natural resources.

“I will at all times observe most carefully the accepted rules of safety, knowing the bow and broadhead is a deadly weapon in the hands of those who ignore such rules.

“I will not knowingly or wilfully violate any of the state or local regulations relative to the taking of game animals, birds or fish, nor will I condone any such violation by others, because the person who defies our laws in this manner brands himself as a common thief.

"I will not take any recognized game animal, bird or fish unless I dress it out and properly care for the meat, nor will I take a full limit of game unless I know none will be wasted or spoiled.

“I will not violate any "No Hunting,” "No Trespassing” or other similar sign, but will seek and obtain permission of the owner before entering upon his porperty.

"I will not encourage any person to become a member of this club or to take up our cherished sport unless I consider him or her to be capable and desirous of upholding our ideals and abiding by our several regulations.

"I promise these things freely and voluntarily, without any reservations on my part, of any kind. I believe the ideals and practices of the sportsmen and sportswomen who use the ancient weapon typify the spirit of fair play and best enable us to share and enjoy, as well as preserve for our children, these things which are our common heritage— the forests—the fields—the streams, and the wild creatures living in them.”

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Oranco Bowmen Hunter’s Shoot Set For June 17

By MARY SWANSON 11112 Hazard St., Santa Ana, Calif.

The second annual Hunter’s Tour­ nament, open to all instinctive archers, and sponsored by the Oranco Bowmen of Orange County, California, will be held Sunday, June 17th. This will be small animal targets and will be shot with broadheads. All broadheads must conform to state hunting regulations.

There will be trophies and medals awarded in each class. Registration will start promptly at 9:00 a.m. Fee: $1.50.

We are sorry we can not make this an "Open” tournament, but due to the shortage of sight-shooters in our area, we have found it to be to our advantage to hold our shoots barring sights.

We would like to extend an open in­ vitation to any club member to visit and shoot our range while they are in the area. If archers can show a mem­ bership in any other club, they are considered welcome guests. If you do visit our range, there is a list of range rules we please ask you to follow. One of these is NO SMOKING except at target 14 and at the picnic area. This is due to the very dry grass in the area.

The range is located about a quarter of a mile north of Irvine Park Stables.

From Corona, take Highway 55 to Orange, then take Chapman Avenue left, until you come to the range road.

It is not hard to find after you pass a few side streets and curves. Our regu­ lar shoots are held on the first Sunday, following the first Monday, of every month.

Michigan Archers Vie With Pistol Shooters

By LEON RIEGLER Rt. 1, Box 56, Kalamazoo, Mich.

Recently, groups from Southern Mich­ igan Gun Club and the West Michigan Bowmen got together at the SMGC pistol range on Crosstown Parkway and staged a contest between pistol men and archers. Five men were on each team.

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slow-fire target, the archers at 50 feet on a timed and rapid-fire target. Each member of each team fired ten rounds or ten arrows. The pistol men, the first time, fired .22 caliber pistols. In this match the pistol men scored 409 and the archers 393. In the second match the pistol men used large caliber pistols —three .45’s and two .38’s. Second score: pistol men, 378, and the archers, 388.

Both archers and pistol men said they were shooting below their average. High score for ten arrows was Dick Ulrich Jr., and W. G. Pierce, each with an 87.

High for the pistol men was Don Sutton with an 89.

Later, another stunt was tried. Six balloons for each group, about three inches in diameter, were tied up at 50 feet. Five pistol men and five archers were to shoot at a balloon and as soon as each had broken his own, he could start shooting on the extra balloon or any other balloon which hadn’t been broken. Both teams were to be timed.

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These groups were not trying to prove their sport is more exacting or more accurate, just a get-together and have some fun. The writer feels sure an enjoyable evening was had by all who shot in the meet and fun for the many spectators. Refreshments were served and travel slides were shown.

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The seventh annual April Fool Shoot, of the Redwood Bowmen, Oakland, Cal­ ifornia, is now just a happy memory.

Eager archers, numbering 447 streamed by the registration table the morning of March 25th, and onto the ranges to shoot the Rebo April Fool Conception of a "State Shoot.”

Two 42-target ranges had been set up to accommodate the participants. Actually, two tourna­ ments were held simultaneously, with duplicate prizes for the winners. Every­ one shot a 14-target field round, 14target broadhead round and 14-target hunter’s round. Participants, bringing their bows to full draw, and looking down the shaft at the fantasticallyshaped targets, wondered if the cokes had been “spiked.” Such crazy “targets” you never did see! Each target, and there were 84, plus a good many extras, were drawn by hand by our artist mem­ ber, “Rusty” Nash.

The carnival spirit prevailed, with the sky dotted with large balloons floating high above the novelty area, and odd­ looking characters running around the range in every imaginable costume which could be conceived. Novelty shoots, ham shoots and salami shoots for the kids rounded out the hilarious oc­ casion.

The Redwood Bowmen wish to thank the archers who came from near and far for their support in making the tournament a success, and promise an­ other new and different “gimmick for next year’s event.

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The first Louisiana Archery Conven­ tion was held at the Alexandria Field Archery Range on March 18. We had a wonderful turn-out for this affair, with delegates and members represent­ ing clubs from New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lake Charles and Shreveport.

After nearly a week of steady rain, Old Sol finally broke through the overcast to warm the hearts of archers and dry out the targets. So, to the tune of whispering pines, a business meeting was held Sunday morning under the newly-constructed shelter at the range. Due to the central location of Alexandria in the state, a unanimous vote was cast for the convention to be held in October of each year at the Alexandria range.

This purpose of this convention is to discuss state archery problems dealing with hunting, shoots, to select the club which will sponsor the state shoot for the following year, etc. At this meeting it was agreed a calendar of monthly events be mailed to each club in the state, thereby eliminating conflicting events. Following the meeting, a pic­ nic lunch was served by the Alexandria club. After stuffing our opponents to the point where they could not shoot, we thought a 28-target shoot was enjoy­ ed by all. Trophies for top scores were won by William “Buck” Miller, Alex­ andria; Mrs. Ben Wiley, New Orleans; Bonnie Van Natta, Alexandria, and Charles Canik, Lake Charles.

Anyone traveling Highway 165 south, out of Alexandria, stop about eight miles out of town and make a round or two. The fourth Sunday of each month is the club shoot, ending with some of that good Louisiana coffee.

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WINNERS OF LOUISIANA SHOOT. Charles Canik, Lake Charles; Bonnie Van Natta, Alex­ andria; Mrs. Ben Wiley, New Orleans; William “Buck” Miller, Alexandria.

Trans-Atlantic Archery Match July 26-28

By LESTER HALPIN 6719 N. McKenna Ave., Portland, Ore. James McDonald, British Consul in Portland, Oregon, will be honorary judge of a trans-Atlantic archery match which will be a feature of this year’s third annual Robin Hood Festival at Sher-

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wood, July 26, 27 and 28, it was an­ nounced by Dr. Thomas L. Stern, chair­ man of the Robin Hood Festival Assn.

Word the Nottinghamshire County Archery Society of England had accept­ ed an invitation to compete against a Yeoman of Sherwood team, with scores to be cabled both ways across the At­ lantic July 28, was contained in a letter from Leonard Witson, Lord Mayor of Nottingham, to Neville Van Dolah, may­ or of Sherwood.

The English mayor wrote: “I was very interested to read of your annual Robin Hood Festival, and I am delighted to know a link will be established be­ tween Sherwood, Oregon and Notting­ ham, England, through the proposed archery match.”

A silver cup will be donated by Sher­ wood residents, Dr. Stern said, to serve as a permanent rotating trophy. Plans are to make the competition an annual event. There also wall be individual prizes for archers making the highest scores.

Eligibility for team membership, num­ ber of rounds to be shot, weight of bows, target shapes and sizes, and other rules are being worked out between a committee headed by Cecil C. Cann, chairman of the Nottinghamshire County Archery Society, and local officials of the Yeomen of Sherwood.

Another event which will be sponsored by the Festival Assn., is the annual state target tournament of the Oregon State Archery Assn. This event will be held on June 23 and 24.

A Challenge From British Archers Several months ago, Milan Greer of New York challenged the British arch­ ers to shoot a postal match against his club. The challenge was not only ac­ cepted, but several other British clubs want to get in on the deal. If your club is interested in such a match get in touch with Milan Greer at 319 East 17th Street, New York 3, N. Y.

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Hunting Javelina

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standing death still beneath a bush along a dry wash. He just walked up on two pigs standing like statues. He shot one in the head and dropped it on the spot.

Then the other one ran away. Undoubt­ edly the javelina depends a great deal upon its color blending into the desert surroundings for protection. A pig had very definitely been there on the hill this morning and could possibly still be nearby, so a thorough search of the area certainly seemed worthwhile. I started in slowly to scour the area.

Down the ravine to the station wagon and return, revealed nothing. I studied the freshly chewed branches of cactus again and tried to follow tracks. Desert hills and rocks make tough tracking. I finally concluded from an occasional freshly turned stone, here and there, that the movement away from the cac­ tus was downhill. This was toward the old road and the parked cars, and seem­ ed hopeless. I followed.

I moved very slowly along what I supposed to be the way the pig or pigs had departed. I made little circles around the cactus which had been eaten . upon. Then I came back to it to start all over again.

The whole thing seemed foolish in a way. There was a bow.hunter’s camp’ not 200 yards away, a station wagon about 75 yards away, and still another car parked within 100 yards. Again I moved away slowly in the general down­ hill direction which appeared to be the route of departure. Carefully I moved forward, circling and zig-zagging along and looking under and into every clump of cactus and brush.

I had moved not more than 150 feet from the feeding area, and certainly not more than 50 feet beyond where I had previously penetrated, when sud­ denly I was startled by a loud snorting, blowing noise, and there before me was my trophy, a large javelina boar heading for the hill crest which was not more than 40 yards away. Where he came from I will never know. But he was going and snorting as he went, and time was the essence of my efforts.

The hill was sparcely covered with mesquite, palo verde, and various cacti, including barrel and saguaro, but open­ ings for an arrow along the pig’s route appeared to be non-existant. Finally he hit an opening just beneath the crest of the ridge, about thirty-five yards. I drew and released. The shot was so completely instinctive I have no rec­ ollection of taking aim or anything in particular. All I remember was a ter­ rible sinking feeling as the arrow took off and appeared to be flying too high.

I don’t know what happened at this point, except that I was drawing an­ other arrow and starting on a dead run to the crest of the hill. I didn’t actually see the arrow pass over the pig. I just saw it take off and thought it was going high. Perhaps the range was longer than I thought. What I didn’t see, in my excitement, I surely heard. I heard that arrow hit with a terrific thud, but I didn’t stop to investigate. I just hoped the thud was in the pig and not a barrel or saguaro cactus.

Over the top I got one fleeting glimpse of the boar entering a large clump of mesquite about 50 yards down the draw.

I stopped for a breath and watched. He didn’t come out. I approached very cau­ tiously and at 30 yards I heard loud popping noises. He was sharpening his teeth. Right then and there I stopped.

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after that pig. Not right away, at least.

Javelina are ferocious looking little beasts and any man who can slink through the brush after a wounded boar without getting a few goose pimples might as well stay at home in the first place. Very soon I saw him pass a small opening and I could see blood on his side, and he was wobbly. Now, for the first time, I was sure I had made a good hit and that the pig was mine. Yahi! What a grand and glorious feeling. I eased forward, near a large palo verde tree which would make good climbing and watched for a chance to place a final dispatching shot. He was still popping his teeth in defiance of his unseen adversary. I felt sure he would charge if he saw me. Soon I got a clear view and an opening for an arrow at about 20 yards. I placed one high in the lung area which put him down for keeps.

He was a very fine boar, dressed out 31 pounds, and placed third in the bow hunters’ contest in Tucson this year. The winner dressed out 40 pounds; second place was 32-1/4 pounds.

Now. the pig is in the poke—and the hunt is over, but I am still wondering why I didn’t see that full-grown jave­ lina on that almost barren hillside be­ fore he took off. He wasn’t more than thirty feet from me when he first snort­ ed. I had been within fifty yards of him for at least half an hour and if he hadn’t lost his nerve and taken off. I strongly suspect he could have been there yet.

For those interested in equipment. I used a 70-pound, deflex, recurve, com­ posite bow made of maple with glass face and back. Arrows were of Port Or­ ford cedar, weighing 530 grains. Both arrows passed completely through the pig, the first one breaking to pieces on the rocks beyond.

Verdugo Archers To Hold Broadhead Shoot

By MARTIN WALLIS 13547 Muscatine St., Pacoima, Calif.

Dale Phillips, president of the Verdugo Hills (Calif.) Archers, announces the club will hold a Broadhead Tournament on the third Sunday of every month, at our Wildwood Roving Range. Althought there are many controversies concerning the dangers of broadheads, the V.H.A. feel that, by careful planning and an "eye out for danger,” it has laid out a safe course for this shoot.

These events will take place under the guidance of the Broadhead Target Captain. Art Feliz, and he will present awards to the top shooters in all classes, and a special award to our high score visitors. The shoot will be an animal round, with broadheads, and will com­ pose 56 targets. Awards will be given for the best round of 28 targets.

Shooting will start at 10:00 a.in. Baby sitters will be available, and all visitors are invited.

Nevada State Tourney

By KEN BAILEY 943 7th St., Sparks, Nevada

On July 8th, the Washoe Bowmen range in Reno will be the site of the Nevada State Tournament. All entries must be received by July 2nd, with classification signed by club secretary or tournament secretary. All others will be classed in the open division. Special awards will be given to out-of-state guests.

Another big shoot is planned for Aug­ ust 4th and 5th. It is the Silver Arrows Round. More about this in the next issue.

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Made with 11/32 O. D. Ferrule .035 135 gr.

FIELD POINTS TO MATCH IN WEIGHT AVAILABLE

3/5 ACTUAL SIZE SHOWN.

ACE ARCHERY TACKLE

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1611 STANFORD AVE., ST. PAUL 5, MINN.

The same type bow that shot 774 yards at 1955 N.A.A. at Oxford

A new model bow — a straight bow — a steady bow and trouble free.

The Sultan 60 — a five foot bow with half or full scale aperature.

The Sultan 67 — a five and a half foot bow made with full scale aperature.

Priced at $38.50

CHAMPIONS Describe Their Bows This Way - Lightning fast with flat trajectory.

Smooth, easy drawing, with no trace of stack-up.

No jar or shock at moment of release.

No let-down in any kind of weather.

Durable — withstand rugged field and hunting use. © Center shot window to eliminate lost cast.

Comfortable — with snug handle fitted to the hand.

Versatile — one bow for target, field, and hunting.

9 Based on finest features of Turkish-style bow.

E. BUD PIERSON & SON 36

Full guarantee — both material & workmanship.

Custom built, BY HAND, to fit individual's needs.

Design combines beauty & workmanship.

Made by Custom Bowyer known as a builder of su­ perior custom tackle.

"This description fits perfectly that of a Pierson Bow!” Get yours now, before the hunting season starts!

Available in all-glass laminated or wood core and glass models.

• • • •

Sultan G, weights to 50 lbs., $57.50 — 50 to 65 lbs., $62.50 Sultan wood core, wts. to 60 lbs., $57.50 — 60 to 65 lbs., $62.50

3109 Burnet Avenue

Cincinnati 29, Ohio ARCHERY June, 1956

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ATTENTION FLORIDA ARCHERS! Tell me your archery troubles. I can “Bear” them!

NEW BEAR BOWS, ARROWS AND LEATHER GOODS SERVING FLORIDA ARCHERS WITH THE FINEST IN ARCHERY EQUIPMENT

— A Quick Mail Order Service — ARMGUARDS. GLOVES, QUIVERS, BOWSTRINGS, POINTS, TARGET FACES, BITZENBURGER FLETCHERS (JR. & SR.), VEE DACRON. P.O. 11/32 & 5/16 TAPERED SHAFTS MATCHED SPINE & WEIGHT, PROVO’S SUPREME SELECT FEATHERS: WHITE BUFF, DYED, BARRED; YOUNG'S FEATHER TRIMMER. FLEETWOOD ASSEMBLED OR KITS, SHERWOOD FOREST BARRELED & TAPERED ALUMINUM ARROWS. WARRIOR NOCKS, CENTURY ALUMINUM ARROW TUBING & POINTS Complete line for the home bow-builder: wood, glass, glue.

The best merchandize I can buy at any price.

For sale at a fair price.

Every item guaranteed by McCord or manufacturer.

@1' amada

Any season, day or night, lures any animal or bird that preys on rabbits. Call is 4" x I", beaunruny oiacx wamu - , beautifully nnisnea, finished, black walnut,. ,postpaid $3.00. Instruction Record, 10" 78 rpm., postpaid $2.00.

WEEMS WILD CALL, Box 7261, Ft. Worth, Texas

McCORD’S 776 South Pennsylvania Ave.

For your fine support and acceptance of our ground base feathers in the past year.

NOW’’ DYED BARRED IN FIVE BRILLIANT COLORS: Red, Orange, Green, Yellow and Blue.

DYED WHITE in five colors above, plus Black.

Available in the ratio of one white to three barred.

AN EXCELLENT GRADE of #2 white and dyed white at the lowest price in the country.

All volume orders cut to specified length at no extra cost on request. YOU KNOW what the grinding is— the ORIGINAL PRECISION CUT, widely imitated, never equaled. A price list for your letterhead.

mcmillan

& son

Since 1930 SENECA FALLS, N. Y.

SELECT Port Orford Cedar Shafts 5/16" parallel 5/16" tapered to 21/64" tapered to 11/32" tapered to Spined and

....... .90 doz., $10.00 per 100 9/32".... 2.00 doz., 11.00 per 100 9/32".... 2.00 doz., ll.OOperlOO 5/16".... 2.00 doz., ll.OOperlOO Weighted — $3.00 per doz.

Nocks 1/4", 9/32", 5/16", 11/32", all colors....

45c doz., $3.00 per 100

Points Target:

Selected as the Official Call by the TEXAS WILD ANIMAL CALLERS’ ASSOC I STATION Largest Group of Animal Callers in the It' World

Winter Park, Fla.

THANKS FRIENDS!

9/32" x 35 grain, 50c doz., $3.50 per 100 5/16" x 40 grain, 50c doz., 3.50 per 100 11 /32" x 50 grain, 50c doz., 3.50 per 100

Field Points — Sizes are O.D.

5/16" x 75, 100 gr.; 11/32" x 75, 100, 125 gr.; 3/8" x 100, 125, 150 gr.; 13/32" x 150, 175 gr.

90c. doz., $6.00 per 100

Select Feathers Natural grey bar ....... 65c doz., $4.60 per 100 Dyed grey bar ........... .....70c doz., 5.00 per 100 Red, Blue, Orange, Yellow, Green I

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Used by leading bowyers everywhere - -

ULTRABAC GLASFACE No sanding — No preparation.

FRANK EICHOLTZ MtMIti 01

Manufacturer & Distributor

4032 El Cajon Blvd.

AMADA

San Diego 5, Calif.

TO BE SURE---IS TO USE

M-A 3-BLADE The outstanding broadhead for accuracy and penetration as reported by enthusiastic archers everywhere.

MAINE — bone smashing hit. MICHIGAN — successful hunting trips year after year. IDAHO — record trophies in deer and elk. These are only a few of the comments received from the thousands of satisfied customers.

Advantages featured in M-A 3-BIades: The ONLY 3-vane broadhead with the “True Curve” free cutting edge. Your arrow penetrates swift and deadly.

Special steel — famous uniweld balanced construction, tempered for super strength — NO SPLITTING. Each blade is precision ground concentric to shaft center to insure perfect flight — NO PLANING. You deserve the best — that’s M-A 3-Blades.

The broadhead that hits and kills.

4252 Warner Rd.

ARCHERY June, 1956

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Cleveland 5, Ohio

5/16" 100 GRAIN 11/32" — 125 GRAIN

GUARANTEED

BUY NOW See your archery dealer for bulk or complete arrow.

Please include enough for postage.

Stew Hamilton's Archery Shop

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Make-All Tool & Die Co.-™1" 1924 S. 74th St.

West Allis 14, Wis. *“’*

AMERICA’S MOST POPULAR 3-BLADE BROADHEAD 37

Roving A-Round • Continued from page thirteen.

painted cardboard thirty inches in diameter. Some of the 12-inch faces are on 18-inch backgrounds.

Approximately two-thirds of the targets in this round are four-position shots and the other third, two-position.

Shooting procedure is as follows: 1. If the shooting position is marked with one stake, shoot two arrows from each side.

2. If the shooting position is marked with two stakes, shoot one arrow from each side of each stake.

3. If the shooting position is marked with four stakes, shoot one arrow from each.

Big Game Round The Big Game Round (formerly broadhead round) is shot on realistic colored animal target faces. The targets have but two scoring areas: a circle which covers what is generally considered as the most vital area—the heart and lungs of the animal or bird. Scoring is as follows: If the first arrow hits in the circle it counts 20 points.

If it hits in any other part of the body, except portions of extremeties which are marked off, it counts 15. Scoring values for the second arrow are reduced to 15 and 10, and for the third arrow, 10 and 5. An archer shoots until he scores a hit, but not more than three arrows may be shot at any one target. For example: If you aim your first arrow at a deer’s heart and hit it, you will score twenty points. If, on the other hand, you wobble a bit and hit him in the hind end, you score 15 points. If you miss, you may try again, taking the scores of lesser value.

In this round there is often doubt as to whether an archer has scored a hit. In this respect we suggest that in­ stead of dispatching someone to the target to investigate, that you shoot another arrow. But, and this is important, be sure you have your arrows marked so the target captain

will know which arrow scored the hit. This can be done by numbering your arrows or painting from one to three circles around the nocks of your arrows. If the target captain notes an arrow in the target with three circles around the nock, he knows it was your third arrow which scored a hit.

Make up two or three of these identifying sets so that if you lose a feather or a nock you’ll have a spare.

PROGRAM OF EVENTS Sunday, July 1: 10:00 a.m.—Registration begins and continues all day.

Monday, July 2: 8:00 a.m.—Registration for those who are late arriving.

10:30 a.m.—Tournament instructions by Karl Palmatier.

11:30 a.m.—Group picture.

2:00 p.m.—First field round (28 targets).

8:00 p.m.—Public demonstration by top ranking archers.

Tuesday, July 3: 9:00 a.m.—Second field round.

2:00 p.m.—First hunters’ round (28 targets).

8:00 p.m.—Entertainment by a local group.

Wednesday, July 4: 9:00 a.m.—Second hunters’ round.

2:00 p.m.—First big game round (28 targets).

8:00 p.m.—Fireworks on Red Mountain.

Thursday, July 5: 9:00 a.m.—Second big game round.

12:30 p.m.—Champion’s demonstration.

1:00 p.m.—Farewell arrow.

7:00 p.m.—Banquet in the Garden of the Gods.

See you at Colorado Springs!

APOLLO TUBULAR STEEL BOWS AT SPECIAL SPRING PRICES THE MERLIN-----Weights: 27# to 36# for arrows to 26"

PORT ORFORD CEDAR

THE KESTREL-----Weights: 35# & 42# for arrows 27"-28".

ARROW SHAFTS

THE CONDOR----Weights: 51# & 56# for arrows 28"-29".

New price list

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EVERY BOW BRAND NEW AND FULLY GUARANTEED.

effective May 1st.

AS LONG AS THEY LAST - - -

$29.50 DON'T WAIT — ORDER TODAY MtMiia ot

ROBIN HOOD ARCHERY CO.

AMADA

MONTCLAIR, N. J.

KERBY, OREGON

WHITE The Name That Insures Quality & Performance 10 Different Models to choose from.

Priced from $29.50 to $65.00.

DEALER INQUIRIES WELCOMED.

WRITE FOR FREE ILLUSTRATED BROCHURE.

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WILSON I. WHITE MFG. CO. LAKESIDE (SAN DIEGO COUNTY)

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P. O. BOX 86

CALIFORNIA

ARCHERY June, 1956

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New Officers For Los Altos (N.M.) Archers

By JOE GEIBEL Club, Lions Club, G.P.A.. Y.M.C.A., Boyo 2729 Al iso Dr. N.E., Albuquerque, N.M. At the last election of officers for the Los Altos Archery Club, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Joe Geibel was re-elected President, Ted Foster was elected VicePresident, and Don Kent was elected Secretary. Bill Reeves and Ronald Cox were elected to the Board of Directors.

Our clubs holds two tournaments per month—rain, snow or shine. This has proven successful in holding interest in shooting.

We have an exhibition team, known as the “Los Altos Trick Team,” and have been giving exhibitions on the average of two per month for a year.

We contact such clubs as the 20-30 Club, Lions Club, G.P.A., Y.M.C.A., Bay Scouts, churches, etc., and it has also proven very successful.

Last month our Trick Team defeated the University Golf Champions. This is an annual event.

The New Mexico State Field Archery Tournament will be held over Labor Day week-end.

THE SANDERS BOW THE ONEIDA

A laminated working recurve bow. Easy to draw ami hold, and extremely smooth.

Light, yet powerful and durable. An excellent bow for the hunter or field archer.

5' only — Weights to 60 lbs. — Price $45.00

SANDERS ARCHERY CO. CORTLAND, NEW YORK

Attention Dealers!!

Write for free catalog of our complete line of fast selling “— Name ime Brane.

Brand” tackle -------and raw materials, Sold only at regular dealer’s discounts.

EIGHT OF THE MOST OUTSTANDING BOWS

ARCHERY SALES WHOLESALE

All weights for Target, Field & Hunting

617 S. State St., Chicago, III.

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JAGUAR BOW ■

ALL NEW 1956 MODELS • Bear Archery Co’s. Bows: Cub Bow, 62" $22.50 Polar Bow, 64" 29.50 Grizzly Bow, 62" 39.50 Kodiak Bow, 60" & 64" 49.50 Kodiak Special Bow, 60", 64" and 68" ....... 59.50 MEMBER OF

’56 CATALOGUE — 25c

Henry Maraviov 715 So. Locust Circle, Compton, Calif.

.$39.50 . 45.00 . 59.50

ARCHERY SALES & SERVICE AMA DA

617 S. State St.

BUILT TO ORDER AND TO FIT YOUR BOW

ARCHERY June, 1956

Wildcat Bow, 60" Lynx Bows, 66" only ......

Jaguar Bows. 60" and 66"

Write for FREE descriptive catalog.

ORDER NOW - - - A Custom Built Bow Case FINEST LEATHER - - the same top quality, full grained cow that is used to make Baseball gloves. It’s soft, tough and thick - - gives your bow best possible protection. Carrying handle, hanging loop - - 20" extra heavy zipper. Bow Case is built to last a lifetime. Available in white only.

• Sherwood Archery Co’s.

Bows:

GUARANTEED TO PLEASE YOU. If on receipt of your Custom Built Bow Case you are not 100% pleased, return it within 5 days and we will refund your money in full.

CUSTOM BUILT BOW CASE $10.65 Delivered Give full information when ordering, See Coupon.

Chicago 5, Hl.

DOCTORS’ SLIPPER MFG. CO.

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P. O. Box 1095A, MEDFORD, OREGON

Please send Bow Case

! Make of Bow : Actual length * of Bow when unstrung (follow contour) { .inches; t Circumference of grip at largest point.

No C.O.D. please. * I enclose check for $ J[Ship to t i Address ..........................

J Cits-.

Zone.... State.

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Brahma Bows (Composite)

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HILL'S ARCHERY SUPPLIES

- - EVERYTHING AN ARCHER

The'Originator of the Concave Ground Broadhead

COULD ASK FOR IN A BOW - -

NOW IN BOTH THREE-BLADE AND TWO-BLADE. ALL SOLD ON A MONEY BACK GUARANTEE.

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Pantherglas back and face.

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Maple Laminations.

1 YEAR GUARANTEE 61", draw to 28" — $59.50 66", draw to 29" — 59.50 70", draw to 30" — 65.00

The new Brahma is

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Let’s stop kidding ourselves. I’ve done it, and you probably have, too - - - make a hit, and if it is not fatal immediately, while waiting before starting to trail him, you sit and wonder if you will find your game.

Our new 125-grain 11/32" three-bade, the same size as our big 160-grain head, man­ ufactured from special steel, will ease your mind completely. Plenty of blood trail to follow, and they bleed heavily internally, and don’t go far before they drop.

This head really slashes the veins and ar­ teries under pressure of the concave grind.

rapidly becoming a

standout for both Target and Hunting.

BRAHMA BOW CO. Box 432 Elkins, West Virginia

TRY IT----- WE GUARANTEE IT. If your dealer can not supply you,

order direct from

HILL’S ARCHERY SUPPLIES Box 35

Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin

You, too, can be the proud owner of a BOW like this - -

and for only $30.00.

■I SEND $.50 FOR LATEST CATALOGUE

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Guns Archery Tackle Fishing Equipment Camping Supplies

FIBERGLASS ^HUNTING, FIELD and Xarget BOWS • MINTING, FIELD and FISH ARROWS

INFORMATION ON:

Making Bows Hunting Bear Deer Caribou Books to Read Places to Hunt Selecting Bows

• FAMOUS Parabow HUNTER and SHARP SHOOTER SETS )

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Send 250 for Catalog on Complete Archery Line, or see your Dealer

COE ARCHERY CO. OTTER LAKE, MICHIGAN

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Pautfaw ARCHERY

DIVISION OF PARALLEL PLASTICS NEWARK, OHIO ARCHERY June, 1956

JOHNNY G’S ARROW SHOP Olean, New York

408 W. Green Street

COMPLETE LINE OF ARCHERY TACKLE AND RAW MATERIALS

Trade Mark

Specializing in CUSTOM MADE ARROWS Target - Field - Hunting

POTTER & MACQUARR1E

Please specify bow weight and draw length.

Standard Field Arrows,, 11 /3'L,r, Spined, Lacquer Dipped, Crested, 5" Fletch — $6.95 Dz. postpaid.

CATALOG AND PRICE LIST ON REQUEST

Since 1930 (RETAIL ONLY) Pomac Shafts in all sizes ............. $ 2.40 per doz.

P.O. Cedar footed with birch ....... 3.60 per doz.

Field and animal faces.................... 7.50 per set N.A.A. Standard 48" .................... 20.00 per doz.

Olympic faces, 48"............................ 21.00 per doz.

NA-PO — MEIGS — HOYT Bows — Write for prices —

AKCHERY - - BOWHUNTING Films in Full Color and Sound!

7777)r

7500 Fair Oaks Blvd.

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Fair Oaks, Calif.

AVAILABLE ON LOW-COST RENTAL BASIS

Action-filled, unstaged, all the thrills of moose hunting in Canada, deer hunting in Ari­ zona, elk hunting in Wyoming, National Archery Tournaments.

16mm sound—20 min­ ute length. Prompt delivery to clubs or groups. Send for circu­ lar and rental rates.

$12.00 DOZ.

NOW

ALUMINUM SHAFTS ONLY WHAT EVERY ARCHER HAS BEEN WAITING FOR

Grayling, Michigan

GRAYLING FILM SERVICE

Shafts come tapered (swedged) with target points—no nock adapters to come loose.

Swedged for broadheads at no extra cost to you.

SAVE $17.00 AND FLETCH YOUR OWN 24ST87 Made by “Alcoa”* There is no better tubing made. Used by leading arrow manufacturers the world over.

Send check with draw length and bow weight.

At present for bows 35 to 50 pounds only.

Other weights later.

LAYFLETCH

NO DEALERS PRICE

MON VALLEY TUBING CO. 630 Center Ave.

The Unit Arrow Fletching Flexible - Weatherproof - Adjustable Fits 9/32" and 5/16" shaft sizes.

See your Dealer-----$2.50 per dozen, postpaid

FOR THE BEST It’s The Champion Jig

NAT LAY, INC. P. O. Box 3

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North Charleroi. Pa.

• REG. TRADEMARK — ALUMINUM CO. OF AMERICA.

Noblesville, Ind.

NO SLIP.

EASY TO USE. NO MUSS

NO FUSS

ACCURATE,

NOCK

BETTER

STAYS PUT.

FLETCHING.

A PERFECT JOB.

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8AW BEESE~

Pat. No. 2725656 THE ONE PERFECT FISH POINT WITH THE COIL SPRING BARB. CHECK THESE FEATURES: e • • • •

Fool proof barb lock for quick, easy removal.

More holding power, less breakage, with coil sprlnjig action, Tops for penetration as barb does not cut through fish.

Least resistance for deep water penetration.

Rust proof cadmium plate.

Size: 3/8" outside dia.. 5/16" inside dia.

SI.75 each — 3 for S5.00 Complete with solid fiber glass shaft and rubber fletching, $3.50 or 3 for $10.00 —Denier inquiries invited.

Patent No. 2,731,992 One jig !“ doeu the complete Job — right wing, left wing, short feathers, >rs, long lor. feathers, up to 6-1/8" long - - - If you are looking ig for a better fletching job, the Champion Jig will do re Is no slip to the Index knob - - - The nock stays it - - - Thert where you put :t It - - - There are more Champions being sold ter Jig on the market - - - A perfect Job guar­ than any other arrteed every time t.

— When you use

THE CHAMPION JIG muni si

SEE YOUR DEALER OR ORDER DIRECT

BAW BEESE ARCHERY CO. 2 Orchard Street - Hillsdale, Michigan

ARCHERY June, 1956

AMADA

LOZON ARCHERY

181 Fourth Street Marine City, Michigan Prices subject to change without notice,

SEE YOUR LOCAL

dealer

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LET US HELP YOU GET INTO

ARCHERY

Delbert L. Weber 809 Chehalem St., Newberg, Oregon Phono 2571

Roving Target Faces The above decals may be procured from the Archery Manufacturers and Dealers Association (AMADA), Paul Will, Secretary, Box 127, Waverly, Iowa.

DECALS!

FOR SALE FEATHER CUTTING MACHINES 1 left wing — 1 right wing For further information, write:

6-inch - - - $0.50 doz.

12-inch------1.00 doz.

18-inch------1.50 doz.

24-inch 24-inch------ - 2.25 doz.

Postage extra.

URAC 185 Adhesive Unlimited supply of each item.

See your tackle maker or write or telephone:

0 FOR MANUFACTURERS - - Brand Your Bow* & Arrows With Decals Simple Design — S5 per M Specia’ Design — $10 per M Crest Decals — $15 per M

• FOR ARCHERS----Dress Up and Identify Your Equipment With Decals.

250 Name and Address Decals only S3.00 100 Crest Decals only $2.00 ARROW NUMBER DECALS 100 Sets of numbers, from 1 to 12, only $2

• FOR CLUBS----Decals for Windshields, Luggage, etc.

250 for only $20.00 (Any design up to 12 sq. In.)

J. RAND 101 Lilac St., Bergenfield, New Jersey

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Milfred J. 'Milt’ Parker Telephone LU 5-7817 6606 Hood Ave. Huntington Park, Calif.

The Sight That is as Accurate as a Rifle.

THE ORIGINAL

KAIBAB SQUAW BOOT l Hand-made by the Indians in Ari­ zona. Sole of rough rawhide, handstitched inside to uppers of durable soft deerskin. Designed for true com­ fort and long wear under hard usage either indoors or out. Send drawing of foot outline to aid in getting a proper fit.

(A) SQUAW BOOT----For men or women. Available in natural tan. Other colors: black, Navajo, rust, white, turquoise, on special order. An impressive western style, built for hard, versatile usage.

Molds to the foot like an old shoe.

Ideal for hunting, and after-skiing or around-camp lounging. $15.00

(B) BABUCHA----A smart ladies slipper, sure to draw compliments. Popular for summer casual wear, square dancing, and in­ formal parties. Colors are black, turquoise, rust, off-white, and natural. $11.95

Price $5.00 W. D. HITE HARDWARE

TECUMSEH, MICH.

THE NEW--MERCURY Pre-tapered GLASS SHAFTS Easier than ever to work with. In fact, an entirely NEW Mercury Glass! Nock taper an extended part of the shaft itself. You can now make glass arrows faster than wood!

New extreme close match in weight, spine and straightness. Greater per­ fection than ever before obtained in glass. They are light, too!

NO C.O.D.'s

POSTPAID

ARROWHEAD SALES 4588 South Acoma Street Colorado ;

Englewood,

22224 Highway 99 Edmonds, Washington

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H. T. Maager AMADA

Box 147, Westfield, Wis.

The NA-PO Bow

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The Standard By Which Quality Bows Are Judged.

Authorized Dealer:

Shawnee Archery Co.

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MEMBER OF

Ask The Archer Who Owns One

Seattle Archery Distributors

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Fits 5/16", 11/32" & 3/8" Shafts.

Weight 125 Grains BOW CASES Beautiful vinyl cover, quilted lining.

Prices 53.75 to $5.00 Utility case of heavy swede cloth $2.95 WATCH FOR The new Junior H.T.M. Small Game Head, Wt. 65 Gr. All items available through dealers and distributors.

ASK YOUR DEALER FOR MERCURY GLASS Complete wholesale catalog on Dealer Request.

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H.T.M. SMALL GAME HEADS

Pre-taper Mercury Shafts List $13.95 doz.

(C) BERRUCHI----A low-cut style for loafing or use about camp. For men or women.

Available in natural tan color. $12.50

8644 Foothill Blvd., Sunland, Calif.

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PERFECT ARROWHEADS

Al. Geerdts WESTERN ARCHERY Write For Particulars.

3179 College Ave., Berkeley, Cal.

ARCHERY June, 195a

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PROFESSIONAL FLETCHMASTER

THE VERY BEST! MEMBER Of

AMADA

The Zip-Klik "Tabulator” is made of long lasting, rust resistant brass and aluminum. Dependable, accurate and easy to use. Simple finger-tip adjustment. Machined parts throughout. Screw setting windage, calibrated for distance settings.

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FOR ARCHERS

WHO INSIST ON

ONLY

$450

3505 E. 39TH AVE. • DENYER 5. COLO.

There Can Be No Mistake When You Use

JUNIOR MODEL

Professional MAGIC FLETCHMASTERS by - - - BITZENBURGER

The Fletching Jigs That Do Everything MORE ARROWS ARE FLETCHED ON BITZENBURGER JIGS

THAN ANY OTHER JIG ON THE MARKET.

See your dealer, or write for our new descriptive folder. *(»!(« 01

$12.65

AMADA

HENRY A. BITZENBURGER 800 E. 4th St.

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Los Angeles 13, Calif.

$11.50

LIGHTNING BROADHEADS Made By A Bow Hunter For Bow Hunters These Broadheads are now being made in two styles, each style in two weights. Made of special alloy steel, they are heat-treated by experts in their field, to make them tough, easy to sharpen, and hold a good cutting edge. They are practically indestructible and are guar­ anteed not to split regardless of what they hit. They are tops in pene­ tration. Both of these Broadheads are ground concentric to the center of the shaft to give perfect balance and when properly installed on a shaft they will not plane.

LIGHTNING SINGLE BLADE ^^BROADHEAD

The Lightning Single Blade is a favorite of many hunters and always will be. It is now being made in two sizes and weights which nill greatly increase its use.

LaFond’s Lightning Broadhead Co. W. J. (OLE) LaFOND

3747 Hunt Road

ARCHERY June, 1956

Lapeer, Michigan

LIGHTNING RIPPER The new Ripper has been thoroughly field tested, and has been enthusiastically re­ ceived and approved by the hunters who have shot game with them. The multiple cutting teeth of the Ripper simply cuts out pieces of arteries, bone, muscle, and tissue that it comes in contact with, far beyond the simple cutting action of other blades.

It causes more bleeding than any broad­ head now on the market. There is no slip­ ping by with the Ripper due to the design of the cutting teeth. A small three cor­ nered file is recommended to sharpen it.

LIST PRICES: Ripper (both weights) Doz.......... $3.75 Single Blade (both weights) Doz... 3.50

Width — .1-1/8" length — 2-3/8" Weight 125 grains Will fit 5/16" and 11/32" shafts

Width 1" Length 2" Weight 100 grains Will fit 9/32" and 5/16" shafts

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World leader in Solid Glass Bows now brings you the most important new development in bow manufacturing!

PRESSURE

MOLDING

This newest, exclusive, Ply-flex process scientifically provides each bow with 100% saturation of glass throughout its entire length and thickness, assuring strength and power never achieved before. Here is a list of the greatly desired features built into every Ply-flex bow made under the new Pressure Molding system.

® Lightning fast cast

© One piece construction

® Consistent rifle-like accuracy

O Smooth, effortless draw

© No parts to wear or break • Resistance to heat

© Gentle, shock-free release © Tireless performance—never wilts © Lightness

• Impervious to cold O Indestructibility

• Greatest safety

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AND-----Pressure Molding allows the use of a wide range of beautiful colors, from $3.95 — $34.95 — 10 to 80 poimds pull.

ARCHERY SETS PLY-FLEX ARCHERY SETS feature Ply-flex solid glass, pressure molded bows plus all the necessary accessories for wonderful shooting fun for the beginner or advanced archery.

From $6.95 to $24.95.

GUARANTEE I PLY-FLEX GLASS BOWS ARE FULLY GUARANTEED against faulty workmanship or defects in materials, and against brookago in normal use for one full year I

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PLY-FLEX ARROWS OF FIBRE GLASS AND PORT OR­ FORD CEDAR AND ALUMINUM. 4 Models in indestructible Fibre Glass — Hunting and Field from $24.95 per dozen to $29.95 per dozen list. 10 Models in Port Orford Cedar: Target, Hunting and Field from $5.00 per dozen to $16.95 per dozen list. 4 Models in Aluminum from $21.95 to $29.95 per dozen.

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Catalog on Request, write:

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APfUFPY l,.r^

NOCK LOCKS The Archer's Friend

FLEETWOOD FEATHER BURNER No. 756 Feather Burner Assembled, Ready for use........................... $4.50

Your arrow will be Nocked Tight at all times and Nocked in the same position for every shot, thereby improving your accuracy.

NOCK LOCKS are adjustable for any tension you wish.

Pat. Pend.

NOCK LOCKS hold your ar­ row in place firmly and you are always ready to shoot.

ELIMINATES GLOVE

By using 4 Nock Locks below the Nocking point and 2 above — The archery glove can be elimi­ nated.

FEATHER BURNER KIT Electric assembly kit for feather burner, everything complete including resistant ele­ ment. No. 755.................. $2.50

only

50c

pair postpaid

See your ’ dealer or ordciir direct from ad

WILSON-ALLEN CORP., Box 201, Windsor, Mo.

No. 752

PERFECT FLETCHING TOOL All metal. Fletches all three feathers at once accurately. Guaranteed to give satisfaction. Fast and easy to operate.

CUSTOM ARCHERY

No. 750 5"...... $1.25 ea.

I No. 752 7".... $1.75 ea.

No. 751 6"...... $1.50 ea.

INo. 753 8" $2.00 ea.

No. 754 Four febther 6" ’ ...........$2.50 ea.

5015 Woodminster Lane

PLASTIC ARM GUARD

If you are a “do it yourself addict” this might

No. 500 and 501............. $1.25

interest as well as aid you.

FLEETWOOD BOW SIGHT

Bow Kits

Made of sturdy cold rolled steel.

New, No Ziz-zag Bracket. Verti­ cal Bar calibrated in 1/16". Steel horizontal bar offering Peep, Point or Post aiming. Changps to vertical position in bow case.

Lemonwood Staves or material for composite bows.

$4.75 to $20.75 Of

No. 650...................... $1.00 ea.

Arrow Kits AMADA

rm f innn — ARCHERY COMPANY 3505 E. 39th Ave. Denver 5, Colorado MANUFACTURERS OF ARCHERY EQUIPMENT FOR OVER Tt YEARS

ARCHERY June, 1956

Oakland, Calif.

CUSTOM BOWS AND ARROWS

Made of unbreakable, flexible plastic in eight colors. Ladies' and men's sizes. Shock proof, heavily ribbed to withstand blow from heaviest bows.

SEND FOR COMPLETE CATALOG

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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA ARCHERY HEADQUARTERS

Port Orford Cedar Self Shafts, Birch Footed, Glass or Aluminum

Nocks, Target Points and Feathers $3,15 to $23.15 TOOL AVAILABLE FOR MAKING ARROWS Information on “making your own" will be sent free of cost on request.

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m I ■ It’s easy Jo put you and your family in this picture the Paul Bunyan way. The cost is small—the fun great. Paul Bunyan provides bows for every member of your family, as pictured above. Dad, the old hand, has the CUSTOM RECURVE, Mom the RECURVE, Son shoots the STRAIGHT, and the junior member shoots the PAUL BUNYAN SCOUT. Enjoy America’s fastest growing family sport with Paul Bunyan Bows!

Bows Paul Bunyan for the Family Paul Bunyan CUSTOM RECURVE —This Recurve is the masterpiece of Paul Bunyan craftsmanship. A true working Recurve. Unsurpassed for smooth, high-velocity cast, accuracy and power. Perfect for hunting.

Paul Bunyan RECURVE — Here is a very popular all-around bow. A Fast-Smooth Recurve. Ideal for target, field and hunting. Hand contoured handle. Accommodates right or left hand shooters as do all Bunyan Bows.

Model 100-Wgt. 30—60 lbs. $39.95

Model 300-Wgt. 30-70 lbs. $29.50

Paul Bunyan STRAIGHT — For those who like it straight, here is an outstanding Straight Bow. Ideal for all-around use. Rugged-Fast-Hard Hitting.

Paul Bunyan SCOUT—A perfect bow designed for junior archers, summer camps, clubs and schools. Ideal for the lady archer. Solid glass—absolutely safe—fast,smooth cast . . . Hand contoured grip, for both right and left

Model 500-Wgt. 30-70 lbs. $22.50

handed shooters.

Model 400—Wgt. 27—40 lbs. $9.95

Finest in Arrows !

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Precision made for Precision Shootintj TARGET ... $19.95 per doz.

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FIELD ... $22.95 per doz.

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Hunting ... $24.95 per. doz.

PAUL BUNYAN ARCHERY CO. Minneapolis, Minnesota

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with BEN PEARSON equipment —the finest available “Once you’ve experienced the thrill of hunting with a bow and arrow, you’ll know why bow hunting is America’s fastest growing sport’’ says Howard Hill, world’s greatest archer. “No sport can match it for excitement and actionpacked adventure, especially when you’re equipped with the finest tackle. That means Ben Pearson tackle. Ben Pearson’s new, laminated take-down bows are superb weapons, smooth and steady in your hand, with the swift, sure power to make the kill. I recommend them wholeheartedly I” BEN PEARSON CUSTOM-QUALITY NEW LAMINATED TAKE-DOWN BOW

Fast, powerful, accurate — and a beauty! Precision-built, laminated glass, designed to give you years of fine perform­ ance. Custom-quality throughout, light to handle, smooth and steady, with tremendous cast. Take-down feature for ultimate convenience. Unaffected by moisture, dryness, heat or cold.

BOW FISHING IS FUN, TOO I

No. 954 Recurved Hunting or Target bow $49.50 5'4", weights 45 to 75 lbs..

No. 950 Recurved Hunting or Target bow $47.50 5', weights 35 to 65 lbs..

Above bows complete with handy suedene tbow case.

Other laminated and fiber glass bows froi >m $8.95

At Your Dealer or Write: INCORPORATED Pine Bluff. Arkansas

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those who snooze on a hunt. Shortly after I had left him, he had gone back to the car and taken a cat-nap, and that’s just exactly what it turned out to be. While he slumbered and waited for me to get a deer for the two of us, a deer had come up out of the ravine on one side of the car and walked right in our tread marks down the road, be­ ginning at about fifteen yards ahead of the car. On the other side of the car, at about the same distance, coming down out of the rocks and appearing in the other tire tread mark were the pad marks of a large cat, which had evi­ dently taken up the idea of a venison dinner. We, however, read only the story written in the dust by our de­ parted quarry.

Well, as I said above, that’s our Ota, and we’re mighty proud to have him as our representative wherever he happens to be shooting—hit or miss.

About the only personal remark I can quote him on is, “Well, Jim, just tell ’em I’ll see them at the National at Colorado Springs this year, if I can get David to go along with me.”

Sincerely JAMES E. ROBERTSON

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THE BOW HUNTER’S SIGHT

Field Archery Faces

Ideal for hunting and field arch­ ery. Rubber peep, friction slide glues gluei on belly of bow. Quickly adjusted. Price, $1.60.

Animated or Circle and Spot.

6" — $ .50 per doz.

12" —1.00 per doz.

18" — 1.50 per doz.

24" — 2.25 per doz.

Write for Club Discounts. s.

Score cards, $10.50 per M

Arrow Making Materials New Catalog

Arrowhead Archery Shop 5 Calvary Road, Duluth, Minn.

WHITE FEATHERS

FLETCHERS

LEFT WING OR RIGHT WING Orders shipped same day received— 100 prepaid. Super Selects, $6.50; Se­ lects, $4.75; Standards, $3.95; Spe­ cials, $1.95.

and

TRIMMERS

Utah Turkey Growers 645 W. 5 N., Orem, Utah

If unavailable at your Dealer, Write for Catalog.

THE BOWLO BROADHEAD

EASTERN SPORTS

Concave

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42 Valley Road, Montclair, N. J.

edge

Thread-on

3-3/16 x

nylon ferrule

1-1/8

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5° taper Fits 5/16

and flexibility

and 11/32

115 Gr.

requires no

gluing to

Dear Editor: As a result of the little article you carried in the April issue of Archery about the archer’s promotional decal, we have been literally swamped with or­ ders from individuals, manufacturers, clubs, dealers, church ministers and archers from every walk of life! I think it certainly proves Archery covers a host of those participating in the sport.

It also proved to us that archers are exceptionally eager to try to help others get into the sport. At the present time we are running short of decals and are having to ration them out and promise the balance of many orders as soon as we can get another supply.

In the meantime, we would appreciate it if you would let archers know we have another large supply on order and will be able to take care of everyone within a few weeks’ time.

Thanks a lot for your support of AMADA and its aims to foster the growth of all archery endeavors.

Sincerely PAUL WILL, Secretary

BOB SNYDER 2506 Loomis St. La Crosse, Wis.

shaft.

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82.30 Dozen, $4.50

Try the "Bowlo” and see why the outstanding high perc rcentage of kills has been achieved. t Certain discount allowed to dealers.

WALTER BLOOM

60 State Park Ave., Salamanca, N. Y. IT’S READY NOW. Your giant new 1956 Kittredge Handbook-Catalog. Bigger and bet­ ter than ever ... 64 fully illustrated pages, covers everything in archcry!

ARROW SHAFTS Port Orford Cedar

LOADED WITH “HOW-TO-DO-IT” EXTRAS. I Over 101 valuable tips and tricks of the * archery trade. Full sections covering: How to build your own equipment—How to select the best tackle and know it fits you—How to 1 shoot correctly.

Parallel and Tapers All Sizes

ALL TACKLE COMPLETELY ILLUSTRATED. Crammed with pictures and description of every type of archery tackle imaginable. Lists all types of handmade and production bows; all kinds of arrows; raw materials; tools; leather accessories; target faces of every type; spec­ ialty bowhunting equipment; bow sights • • •( PLUS loads of other valuable equipment and

PRICE LIST ON REQUEST

Manufactured by

PACIFIC ARCHERY

accessories for archers.

Bandon, Oregon

Penn-York Archers To Award Team Trophy

By B. BAILEY 137 S. Hopkins St., Sayre, Penna.

The Penn-York Archers of Waverly, New York have purchased a team tro­ phy to be awarded at their Stateapproved shoot July 1st. This trophy is intended to help stimulate interest in inter-team competition.

This event will be a 28-target shoot which will be held in the afternoon, fol­ lowing the regular activities of the morning, and must be comprised of lour team members of a club, with a total handicap of not more than 60.

The Penn-Yorkers have a 28-target field course, including a clubhouse, lo­ cated in very scenic deer country outside of Waverly in the Southern-Tier, be­ tween Binghamton and Elmira, N. Y.

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BARGAINS GALORE. Save up to 50% on your archery tackle by dealing direct. Quan) tity prices for raw materials; Special deals; Close-out bargains; "Build-it-your-self Kits at special prices; and many more deals all at money saving bargains.

See

JOHN REA

MAIL NOW . . . TODAY-For your personal copy of the 1956 Kittredge Giant HandbookCatalog; mail the coupon below with 25f >n ' stamps or coin to cover mailing expenses.

Archery Supplies 805 Middle LEAVENWORTH, KAS.

SPECIAL 64" Osage Laminated el" FINEST GLASS FACED & BACK $47.50 PRE-SET RECURVE FOR POWER WEIGHTS UP TO 65 LBS. • FREE • 12 Broadheads or Field Points WRITTEN GUARANTEE

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KITTREDGE BOW HUT 1421 Minion St., South .Pasadena, California Enclosed is my 25< in stamps or coin.

Please rush 64 page Giant Handbook-Catalog.

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Wyoming State Tourney June 30 and July 1

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Rates: 65c per line per insertion. Minimum

By CLYTIE LE VASSEUR Box 292, Laramie, Wyoming

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spaces to the line.)

Here is more news about the big Wyo­ ming State Tournament to be held at Laramie. The shoot will be June 30 and July 1—just before the National in Colorado Springs. If you are going to be in the vicinity of Colorado Springs, or on your way to the big shoot, why not plan to stay in Laramie for two days oi shooting before the National?

There will be trophies, plaques, and medals for the out-oi-state shooters. The altitude at Laramie is similar to that of Colorado Springs, so you archers from low altitudes can get used to the “mountains” a little early.

Registration will be Saturday morn­ ing from 7:30 to 8:30. Shooting will begin at 9:00 and continue until 4:00, with an hour off for lunch. Saturday evening there will be a dinner meeting, followed by a dance. Shooting starts bright and early Sunday morning, the first round starting at 7:30. Lunen will be served at the area from 10:30 to 11:30, and all shooting will be over by mid-afternoon.

Among the many trophies for Wyo­ ming archers will be high individuals for men and women in the field and broadhead rounds combined, and in the American round, man and wife team trophy and first place winners in the field and broadhead rounds and the American in four divisions. There will also be plaques and medals for other winners.

For further information contact this writer.

N. Dakota Bow Hunters Hold Annual Meet

By VERNON HENDERSON Mandan, North Dakota

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In spite of a cool and rainy day, 75 archers gathered in Mandan, N. D., Sunday, May 6th, for the annual State Bow Hunters’ meeting and awarded the State Tournament to the Custer Trail Archery Club of Glen Ullin. The event will be held August 4th and 5th.

The newly-elected president of the group is Harold Janssen, Glen Ullin, who replaces Marshall Schensted of Jamestown, who has done a fine job while in office.

Other newly-appointed officers are: Don Miekle, Minot, vice-president of the western half of the state; Bob Lee, Jamestown, vice-president of the eastern half of the state; Leo LaLonde, Bismark, secretary-treasurer. Out-going officers, besides Schensted include: R. E. Curtis, Fargo, secretary-treasurer; Harold Jans­ sen, Glen Ullin, vice-president.

Guest speakers at the meet were: H. R. Morgan, Chief Commissioner of the North Dakota Game & Fish Depart­ ment, Bismark, along with his associates, John Hewston and Art Brazda, who spoke on the Department’s work and expense in the promotion of archery in the past two years.

A film composed by the Game & Fish Department, and Fred Bear, nationally known bow hunter, was shown to the group, depicting big game hunting in North Dakota. The film is titled, “Bad Land Bucks.”

DESERT BOW HUNTERS’ SHOOT BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA JUNE 16 AND 17.

ARCHERY June, 1956

FOR SALE

ALUMINUM ARROW USERS—Losing your feathers? Treat your shafts be­ fore fletching with amazing Formula #42, shaft conditioner. Positive insur­ ance against loss of feathers due to dampness or butt penetrations. 12 oz. unit $2.00 at your local archery dealer, or write: Adams & Dee, Motta Ave., Ave., North Haledon, N. J. jy

“HIT THAT TARGET”-------!! Hailed by hundreds as the best book of sound archery shooting instructions!!

At your favorite archery shop or now, and hereafter, mailed P.P. for $1.50 in the U. S. A. Foreign countries slightly higher. Calif, orders add 3% state tax.

Please send check or money order to Paul C. Hougham, P. O. Box 1287, Visalia, Calif. tf ALUMINUM ARROW SHAFTS. Alcoa’s best. All popular sizes. Brass points, aluminum nock adapters. Steel field points, our exclusive design, for alum, shafts. Feathers will not come off alum, shafts when treated with our Formula #42. Leading the world in alum, arrow accessories design and en­ gineering. Write for wholesale price list—dealers only. Adams & Dee, Motta Ave., North Haledon, N. J.jy GET ARROW-GLOW. Not a paper, but a hard lacquer. Makes shafts glow in the grass, woods—even in targets over thirty yards! ARROW-GLOW comes in five modern colors, enough for over 125 shafts! Money back guarantee.

Send $3.75 to Greer, 319 E. 17th Street, New York City 3, N. Y. tf MATCHED & SPINED 11/32" P. O. Cedar Arrows. Target, field or blunt points. Perfectly fletched, beautifully crested. 26" & 28" lengths. $6.95 Doz. postpaid. Write for FREE catalog of complete line of archery equipment at discount prices. D.F.G. Sales, P.O. Box 6, Shenandoah, Penna.It AMATEUR BOW-MAKERS—Use newlydeveloped idea in bow form clamp as­ semblies to obtain perfect bond between laminations. Distributes pressure evenly.

Simple and quick to use. 25 clamp as­ semblies $7.50 postpaid. Beaver Enter­ prises, P. O. Box 4, Bremen Station, St. Louis 7, Mo.jy

FOUND! THAT LOST ARROW! By our ARROW-FINDER! $1.98 guarantees satisfaction. Costs less than first shaft recovered. Simple, rugged construction lasts forever, fits easily into quiver. Send check, M.O. Abenaki Archery Co., Kennebunk. Me. Dealer inquiries invited.

DAKRON BOWSTRINGS TEX-TITE BONDED. Tightly double served loops, long wear. Even tension. No stretch or let down. Our BEE-LINE is guaranteed. $1.25. Dealers 40%. Hurry!

Jun fund, 2521 R. Lincoln 3, Nebr. tf if

HEAT SET, controlled stretch 207 Dacron on 1 oz. spool, with built-in Nylon serving bobbin. $1.00 The String Shop, Box 61. Avon Lake, Ohio.

WE SPECIALIZE in making archery club emblems. Write for samples and prices. Marshall Silk Screen Printing Co., Marshall, Minnesota.

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PROFESSIONAL DACRON Bowstrings.

Give yourself all the advantages! No knots to fumble with. Simply slip loops into bow nocks and your bow is strung! $1.50 ea. postpaid. Give length of bow, unstrung, and pounds draw. The Mercury Supply Co., Box 251, Fremont, Ohio.

CLOSE OUT. Fiberglass backed yew wood bows, 35 to 65 lbs. pull, $12.00.

Hickory backed yew wood bows up to 55 lbs., $10.00. Plain yew wood bows, $10.00. Postage paid. Douglas Archery, 241 Grand, Long Beach, Calif. a

BRILLIANT 3-1/2" arrow crests of 5 famous Day-Glo colors, each in 3 stripings. Applied to any shaft quickly.

Orange, red, green, arc yellow, saturn yellow. 90c per doz. Dealers invited.

Sweetland Products, 2441 Hilyard St., Eugene, Oregon. tf

ARROW RACK—Made of aluminum plates and tubing. Holds 1 doz. Will last a lifetime. Fine arrows deserve best care. $6.50 at your local archery dealer, or write: Adams & Dee, Motta Ave., North Haledon, N. J.jn SPECIAL DACRON WAX. New Ali­ phatic compound. Non-flaking, non­ drying. Gives added life to bowstrings.

Bowhunters, Inc., 6463 Ditman St., Philadelphia 35, Penna. jn

FREE! $6.45 BOW CASE (pile lined) with every new bow from $29.50 up.

Shipments postpaid. Order any popular bow from: Steve Dahnke Archery, Lanark, Ill. tf

SEND luc tor complete illustrated catalog of top grade archery tackle.

Warwick Archery Co., Dept. A.M., 1123 Fullerton Ave., Chicago 14, Illinois. tf

HIGHEST GRADE Fletching Feathers, grey or dyed at current prices.

W. A. Storer, 720 North Federal Ave., Mason City, Iowa. tf POWERSTRING—Pioneer in perfection.

Give overall length, bow wt. End. Dac. $1.00. Fred Rasmussen, R.D. 3, Rome, New York. tf

YEW BILLETS AND STAVES. 5 year seasoned—$5 to $10. Leon Chapin, 1628 E. 8th, Albany, Oregon. tf 2-oz. SUPER DACRON $1.25 Hobson, Chemavva, Oregon WANTED

WANTED to contact a reliable manu­ facturer of sticker type Port Orford Cedar Dowels who can make reasonably prompt deliveries of orders for up to 250,000 per year on a monthly basis.

Reply: Box 100, Palm Desert. Calif.

WANTED TO BUY base grinding ma­ chine for turkey pointers. Address replies to: A. M., Box 100, Palm Desert. Calif.It

MISCELLANEOUS

INQUIRE AT YOUR LOCAL DEALER for Stag Mt. arrow dip well, recently introduced and pictured in August ’55 issue of “Archery,” page 60. For infor­ mation, write: Stag Mt. Archery, 2042 Longmont. Boise. Idaho. tf 100 TRICK KNOCKOUTS for self­ defense, $1.00—1c each. Priest, Box 251, Evanston, Ill. It 49

BEAUTIFUL ARROWHEAD JEWELRY Each piece mounted with one pretty, perfect, finely chipped obsidinn arrowhead made by Jim Ramsey,■, America's most experienced and expert arrowhead flaker, with _.h more than 45 years’ ex­ perience chipping out perfect arrowhitends. Your money refunded if not pleased with jewelry. Gold plate or rhodium plate tie bar, —ling silver earrings, per $3.00. Screw type or pierced ear type sterlii ,-vklace. S3.00. Send dime pair, $4.50. Sterling silver fine chain necklu ’ry folder and interestfor both my illustrated arrowhead and jewelrj ing literature on my excellent method of rgetting closer, easier shots at deer in any kind of weather or hunting 1........... .. country. Method. '"^HERY. $3.00. Read my ads in the last 35 issues of- ARC1 In, New Mexico JIM RAMSEY, Shop of the Red Eagle, Uncoil

IVANHOE 75ST6 Aluminum Bow No worry about crooked tips or let down in weather. Glass lined limbs, breakage less than any other bow made. Speed beyond anything re­ quired in archery.

Also Points, nocks, feathers and general archery equipment.

SHEFFIELD ALUMINUM SHAFTS SATISFACTION GUARANTEED Sizes 16, 17, 18 and 19/64ths. For bows 30 to 65 lbs.

Points and nock adapters included.

Target — $7.00 1/2 dz.; $13.00 dz.;, $25.00 2 dz.

Field — $7.50 1/2 dz.; $14.00 1 dz.; $27.00 2 dz.

See your dealer or order direct.

Postage will be paid on orders accompanied by money order or. check.

IVANHOE MANUFACTURING CO. P. O. Box 249

CLIFF JENSEN, 70 State St., Perth Amboy, N. J.

ARROW

Ludington, Michigan

SHAFTS

ALASKA CEDAR Beautiful, smooth, round sticker shafts from clear straight-grained Alaska cedar. Excellent for middle and lower grade arrows.

QUANTITIES AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY AT FAIR PRICES. — PRICE LIST ON REQUEST —

Seattle Archery Distributors 22224 Highway 99 - Edmonds, Wash.

Phone GReenwood 3328

New Deluxe Jiffy Bow Sight Jiffy Sight — $4.50 Extra Prism & Slide — $7.50 Aluminum anodized slide bar in colors: red, blue, green and black. Paper in center for easy marking. Changeable when necessary. Rubber suction cup eliminates rattle.

Newly developed sturdy sight slide. To move, press with thumb and finger. Finger tip sight adjustment. Crystal clear glass. 8° prisms with special sight slide. Both sight slides changeable in an instant.

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL King Sport-Line Co. Leather

HAROLD DOAN

4334 N. Adrian Rd., Rt, #3

Adrian, Mich.

NEW CUSTOM TACKLE CASE

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Add to your enjoyment of archery and increase the use of your bow with this new designed accessory

Sturdy wood construction.

Post type handle, metal reinforced corners, snap locks.

•MEW! Size inside: 31-1/2 x 13-1/4 x 6

COLTON’S CUSTOM TACKLE CASE Built For Archers by an Archer FOLD OUT ARROW RACK LOCKS INTO POSITION. HOLDS 42 ARROWS. Has plastic compartment box for supplies.

When ordering, state overall arrow length and shaft diameter. Price $25.00 postpaid.

(Other cases built to order, state requirements)

ifreel A new thrill in fishing An added sport for archers

$495 complete with line

A sturdily built, sponge rubber padded, chrome plated steel fishing reel that can easily be taped to bow.

Line flows off reel evenly and smoothly. Boxed with 60 feet of 72 pound test line.

KING FISHER solid glass fish arrow with single barb Harpeon point

$2.50

It e stock Bear, Cheetah & Blackhawk bows.

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Geode Industries 106 W. Main St. - New London, Iowa

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L. G WHIFFEN CO., INC. 209 W. Wells Street Milwaukee 3, Wisconsin

ARCHERY June, 1956

ONE HUNDRED FEATHERS

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The finest nat. barred full length GROUND BASE TOM POINTERS, packed according P0I...K to your choice :e in 5 different colors.

1OO FEATHERS — $2.95 incl. postage

The ARCHER’S FEATHER SUPPLY CO. 31 East 11th Street, New York, N. Y.

CUSTOM

FEATHER

MOHAWK ARCHERY SUPPLY CO.

METALLAC ARCHERY HUNTING STRING CO. (Trade Mark Reg. U. S. Pat. Office)

THE ORIGINAL “SILENT” STEEL HUNTING STRING PROCESSING

Washing - Dyeing - Grinding

Ideal For Big Game Hunting

ULTRA - PRECISION

Steel, $3.50 — Stainless, $4.25

With the adjectives flying around these days we might as well get in the act - - only difference being wo can produce to back up our statement!

Albert L. Peterman

Send for sample and YOU be the judge.

Our accounts extend from N. Y. to Calif.

1288 Dragoon DETROIT 9, MICH.

We have NO competition in quality.

Lowest prices, too, because of our efficient machines.

TRUEFLIGHT DIFG. CO. Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin

“How to Make Modern Archery Tackle”

By Tracy Stalker A booklet of instructions for making archery equipment including a mod­ ern laminated bow and a multiple fletching jig. Originally published by the Borden Company, now revised and published by the writer. Price $1.00 postpaid. Address:

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TRACY STALKER G4221 Springfield, Flint 7, Mich.

For greater accuracy and longer wear.

Beautiful crest and 5" fletching.

Target and Field Arrows.

SUPER BRUSH BUTTONS Su]iper in DAMPENING string noise. Super in BRUSH-PROOFING action. Fits ALL bo* oows! Straight 8 working recurves.

$24.00 per doz.

Bailey Arrows

“SUPERS” — 75c per pr.

“STANDARDS” — 50c per pr.

3055 Clyde Park S. W. Grand Rapids 8, Mich.

Trueflight Mfg. Co. amada

Manitowish Waters, WIs.

ARCHERY FILMS For Rent 16mm Sound and Silent

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HOWARD HILL

ANDE VAIL

RUSS HOOGERHYDE Free List

ALBIN FILMS

LANE PRINTING CO.

1710 N. LaBrea

CHARLEROI, PENNA.

Hollywood 46, Calif.

LEMONWOOD Especially selected for BOWS ARROW STOCK: DOWELS, NOCKS, PILES AND BROADHEADS—FEATHERS, ETC.

Largest Importers and Dealers in the United States.

Price List on Request

Edgcomb-Hunter Hardwood Corp.

(formerly) John A. Hunter Hardwood Corp.

53 Ann Street, New York 38, N. Y. ARCHERY June, 1956

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Easton 24 SRT-X Aluminum Shafting Bitzejiburger Fletchmasters Bear and King Sport-Line Leather Goods Young Feather Trimmer Port Orford Cedar Shafts (parallel and tapered) Finest Selection of Feathers Points of all makes Saunders Targets—48"36"-24"-16" All equipment is carried in stock.

Dealer Inquiries Invited.

10% Discount on 5,000 Send Cash With Order

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Phone Huntington 4-3151 make Let us doctor your archery ills andl m; your shooting a pleasure. Test your <equip>uy, as ment on the premises before you bx we match all bows and arrows to our customers’ individual needs.

Exclusive Long Island dealership in HOWATT’S MAMBA BOWS Mamba 54 - Sharpshooters - Hunters KETZLER CUSTOM TARGET BOWS

DRESS YOUR BOW IN THE NEW - -

ALUMINUM ARROWS

FIELD SCORE CARDS $0.50 per 1,000 postage paid

Long Island’s Largest Selection of Professional Archery Equipment.

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A Sportsman’s Magazine Devoted to Hunting and Field

Published Monthly at Palm Desert, California ROY HOFF, Editor Box H, Palm Springs, Calif.

Telephone: Palm Springs 6723 Twenty-five cents per copy. Subscription rates $2.25 per year in U.S.A, and posses­ sions. Canada 25c extra; foreign 50c extra.

Membership in N.F.A.A. $1.00 per year.

Combination membership and magazine $3.00 per year. In Canada add 25c extra and foreign 50c extra for the magazine.

Special rate to dealers (U.S.A, only) $1.50 per year per subscription in lots of five or more subscriptions sent to one address.

Order must appear on dealer’s letterhead or order form.

Kemp’s Caravan • Continued from page seven.

and there lay the deer—just over the mound. The feathered end of the shaft lay five paces from her, and the head lay alongside of her. The shot was com­ plete penetration and had severed the lower portion of the heart. I dressed her, Edgar took pictures, and we carried her back.

Again there was a round of hand­ shaking and congratulations. Back at the cabin the wife and I got ready for our lunch. After eating and washing the dishes, Pearl and I were lounging on the sofa when all of a sudden the peace and quiet was interrupted by a loud blasting of an automobile horn. This we recognized as Edgar’s. We jumped up and ran to the front of the cabin.

There were Edith and Edgar jumping out of the car—a smile from ear to ear—and a nice big button buck on the fender. There stood Edie—gesturing, jabbering and jumping up and down. In the midst of all this turmoil came calm, cool Captain Ellis.

“What’s going on,” he asked? Edie just grabbed him and hugged and kissed him. “Look at my deer,” she shouted.

Slowly drawing his arm over his lip­ stick-smeared cheek, Captain Ellis said, "Do you know, I’m beginning to like this bow and arrow business myself!”

Edie had been sitting on a rock and Edgar was stalking. Suddenly, Edie saw the button buck. She shot at approx­ imately 40 yards, and got a clean hit high on the shoulder. The deer ran ap­ proximately 140 yards.

Sunday I stayed in the cabin with Rickey John. It rained the entire day, and I was enjoying myself cleaning fish.

This sounds peaceful and relaxing—but, oh no—there was to be no rest on this trip.

At approximately 4:00 p.m., June and Pearl came dashing into the cabin. June had hit a deer and everybody was to go out and start looking for it. I put on all my heavy clothing and jumped into the car. The rest of the gang had been beating the brush and were drench­ ed to the skin. Edgar said the deer was still moving, that we should wait an­ other half-hour.

“Bill, here’s my bow and several ar­ rows. Go kill a buck,” said Edgar. "Let’s

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go, Pearl,” I said, and we started up the road.

“It’s 5:45,” I said, •‘let’s head back for the gang.” We had traveled only a short distance when I grabbed Pearl by the arm. ‘‘Look over there,” I said.

The hemlocks were so thick no arrow could get through. ‘‘See that hole,” I whispered—‘‘shoot through there and you’ll hit him right in the chest.” Pearl pulled up her 38-lb. Apollo and let go.

“Good shot,” she said.

Showing no concern, she asked me to get her arrow. This was Pearl’s first shot at a deer and therefore her hopes were not too high. However, I watched the arrow closely and knew where it had gone. I pulled out my hunting knife and made a slash mark on a tree. I started in to where the deer had stood.

I walked 41 paces and there underneath a hemlock lay three-fourths of her arrow drenched in blood. I picked it up and held it behind me. Returning to Pearl, she asked me if I had her arrow.

“Yes, here it is,” I said, and pulled it from behind me. When she saw the blood dripping from the arrow I had to grab her to prevent her from running after the ucci. deer. “nvw Now wait, I oaiu. said. “Let’s wan, ” i go meet Edgar -------’ give this deer J-----------and some time.”

Although it is a very trying experi­ ence, I hope all of you will someday have the experience of trying to calmly walk through the woods with your wife after she has just shot her deer.

Immediately upon reaching Edgar we hit the brush. The rain was heavy and there was no blood trail. We finally had to give up. We rejoined forces and set out for where Pearl had hit her deer. Finding the gashed tree, we later found the tree where I had picked up the arrow. Although the rain was still coming down rather heavily, we found where blood had soaked into old rotten logs. These places I carefully marked with my knife. It was eight o’clock and even our five-cell flashlights could not prevent us from stumbling into trees and falling.

Finally Edgar said. “Let’s get out of here. Which one of you guys took a compass reading?”

If some of you have never been startled before, try walking into some northern hemlock and cedar swamps during daylight without paying any at­ tention to where you are going, and after several hours of darkness, have some­ one suddenly say, “let’s get out of here!”

Edgar Oswald is too much of a man to start harping on how stupid we were to pull this tenderfoot trick but, believe me, I know four fellows who will never enter the woods without taking a com­ pass bearing.

The next daj' we hit the woods at 6:30 a.m. We picked up our old trail and then separated. We crawled on our knees, inspected leaves, looked for loose hair, and bumped into each other as we crossed paths. At noon we decided to go for lunch. The rain had continued all night and there was no blood trail— nothing except my blaze marks. At one o’clock I told the wife I was going back into the woods.

For the next four hours I did nothing but get lost, re-orient myself, crawl on my knees and take compass readings. At about 2:30 the rain turned to snow.

Large pillowy snowflakes. After several hours in the woods alone, under these conditions, a fellow begins to hear voices.

After four hours of this procedure I found a blood spot that was east of the direction the deer had taken. In des­ peration I thought maybe the deer had back-tracked on its own blood trail Because I knew only 45 minutes of day-

light remained, I thought I might as well take this last chance.

After striking east for approximately 50 yards, I suddenly spied Pearl’s deer.

At least I saw a deer. I ran to see if I could find her shaft. High on the chest was a white mark. This was it—now I was sure! I’ll never forget this ex­ perience as long as I live. After nine hours of rain, snow and getting lost in the woods, I had finally found the deer.

The wind may have been whistling and the trees cracking from the wind, but this noise was all drowned out by the beating of my heart and the clattering of my knee caps. I was so nervous I couldn’t even drag the deer over to a clearing. I knew if I went for help, I would never find this spot again. I rested for several minutes and then started to dress him. Pearl wanted the heart and liver. I had cut my bowstring to tie the legs together, and then jam­ med the heart and liver in my quiver. I took a shot with my compass and headed east. Eighty yards later I hit the road.

Bill Bennett and Phil Conners had - ’ Monday 1 1 j we not connected. and’ Tuesday x 4 our gang Because of press pressing split up u...,.

— both Bill and .... — business, Phil decided to leave on Tuesday.

On Tuesday morning, Billy Beck was with Phil. They finally spotted a nice buck. Phil got down on one knee. Billy swears that if Phil would have had a heavier bow, the stone and dirt would have blinded the deer and they could have clubbed it to death. Phil shot low and sprayed dirt all over the country­ side. When Edith Oswald heard this, she took out her hunting knife, and to­ day she is the proud possessor of a nice piece of 6" x 6" flannel. Phil has a hunting shirt without a tail.

Thursday we broke camp. Eight of us had seven deer. We headed into Canada, east, and re-crossed into the United States. We stopped for several hours at Niagara and then headed home.

Yes, Pearl and I had a wonderful hunting trip. But we had more than that. We had the privilege of listening to men like Phil Conners, who is on the NFAA Board for judging the Prize Buck Contest, tell of his hunting ex­ periences and humorous incidents. We had the pleasure of having Frenchy Landerville, President of the Sportsmen’s Federation on Drummond Island, and his gracious wife tell us of their ex­ periences in this northern part of the country. We learned good fellowship— we learned there is more to good hunt­ ing than what meets the eye.

Merced Club To Hold

Open invitational

By GERALD A. RESCH

2319 M Street, Merced, Calif.

The Merced (Calif.) Archery Club is holding an Open Invitational shoot on June 20, on their new range located approximately 11 miles from Merced.

The location is on the "Reinero Ranch.”

This range is most interesting for the true field archer. We have 42 targets, which includes a small game round.

Registration will be from 8:30 to 10:15 a.m and shooting will start at 10:30.

Fee: $1.50.

Trophies and medals will be awarded.

(Free-style awards in champion class only.) Field or target arrows will be used. For further information contact Joe Bommarite, tournament chairman, 1940 Marthella, Merced, Calif.

ARCHERY June, 1956

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Endless type $1.40 in the blue package Flemish splice $1.50 in the pink package

Display Cabinet Free With 100 Strings Made of the NEW DACRON developed by The American Thread Co., especially for Bowstrings.

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HOWARD D. CLARK

1022 Chittock

Jackson, Michigan

THE DRAKE COMPOSITE -A BRILLIANT RECORD

CHESTER — Only $18.95 P.P. 200 R.P.M. - Positive gear drive.

New type spring chuck 3/16" to 3/8" inock Ball bearing spring loaded steady rest it.

Compact — Only 6" x 18".

No need to stop to change arrow.

SPINE-TESTER — Only $16.95 P.P. Large scale - Accurate Readings - Cam zeroing - Deflection and bow weight on scale - All steel construction.

Up to 300 shafts per hour.

ARROW VISE BLOCK — Only $.50 P.P. Made especially to hold wood and alum­ inum shafts while points are driven on, without marking.

KNURLER — Only $4.50 I This knurler li will take any size or style nolm iat, and with extra wheel ci :uts orf your aluminum shafts.

BOW CAI.MOUFLAGE ---- Only $1.00 P.P. Cotton sleevt aove conforms to any bow shape.

Ea Jasy on — Easy off.

Built For Production Priced For the Individual

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Among the many honors that archers shooting the Drake bow have achieved are 14 all-time, official National Field Archery Association and National Archery Association rec­ ords. These include all the men's Free Style records, Annual Tournament, and all the Junior Boy's records, Instinctive Division (N.F.A.A.), the Double-York Round record for men (N.A.A.) and the all-time National Archery Association Flight record for men (640 yds., bows drawn and shot by hand) and for women. Our bows hold many other N.A.A. Flight records.

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In addition, our bows hold up-to-date, official, records in the Southern Archery Association, the Southern California Archery Association and the Eastern Archery Association, and all-time major official records in these State Associa­ tions: Texas, Oklahoma, California, Wisconsin, Illinois, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon and Minnesota.

We believe no other bow has such a brilliant record of ac­ complishment at the top level.

Our 1956 FIREDRAKE CHAMPION is a truly great tournament bow. Already it has a 1000-point Field Round and a 750 Single American to its credit and it has been enthusiastically received by the archers - - - Field and Target, Free Style and Instinctive.

We wish to congratulate our many winners in Field, Target and Flight for 1955!

This cinches it, from now on I'm getting Saunders Matts

DO YOU HAVE ONE OR MORE OF THESE PROBLEMS? □ Vandalism □ Cattle Pushing Bales Over □ Ruined and Lost Arrows

The 1956 FIREDRAKE CHAMPION

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0 Not Enough Members to Support a Per­ manent Bale Range It will surprise you how little it costs per member per year to solve any or all of these problems. Send for club prices and complete information on how to use matts on a field course. Please give name of local dealer

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THE SMITHWICK BOW \

"TIGER" HUNTING MODEL

SWEDISH CHARCOAL STEEL

PROVEN SPEED A SMITHWICK BOW holds the Barstow flight record — 385 yards — with a regulation broadhead.

RECURVED AND DEFLEXED EASY TAKE-DOWN

PROVEN ACCURACY A season average of 961.25 in the 1953 N.F.A.A. Roving Mail Tournament was shot with a SMITHWICK.

WEIGHTS FROM 45 TO 64 LBS.

DRAW LENGTHS TO 28 INCHES

MAXIMUM CAST Faced and backed with the best glass on the market and a core of Canadian hard maple insures cast.

200,000 MINIMUM SHOTS

SMOOTH DRAW Working recurves insure you of no stack.

at your dealer or write: ALBERT VAN DER KOGEL 78 Woodedge Road

SMOOTH SHOOTING No "kick” to cause flinching.

Plandome, L. I., N. Y.

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Finest quality spring steel, tern/ pered and drawn to the hardest ik possible to hold a razor keen /■ edge. Guaranteed forever against /■! weld breakage. Size V/e" X 23,i".

HA Weight 125 grains. Two sizes, Aafl jjffi 5/16" and 11/32".

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GUARANTEE 1 Year guarantee on workmanship and materials.

Comes in standard and deluxe models in three lengths: 5'6" - 5'9" and 6'. Weights to 65 lbs. Over, 5 dollars extra.

Priced from $60.00

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3505 E. 39th Ave.

Denver 5, Colorado

MALHUSEN Three Feather FI etching Jig

KINSEY’S ARROW SHOP Chocolate Ave.

Florin, Pa.

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At A Fair Price ALUMINUM MADE WITH EASTON SHAFTS

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PLUS A full line of quivers, archery equipment, arrows, and raw materials.

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Only the MALHUSEN offers these features:

Fletches right or left wing feathers.

Degree of spiral adjustable right, left or straight.

Fletches any length feather up to 6 inches.

Feathers are spiraled to exact contour of shaft.

Will fletch any size shaft.

Edges of clamps are serrated to prevent sticking. Ser­ rations may also be used as guide in setting feathers.

• Fletches three times as fast as single feather jigs* Price $10.00 Connecticut add 3% sales tax.

MONEY BACK IF NOT SATISFIED Dealers Discount

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MATCH ALL Target and Field Points — Tapered and Parallel Holes Target points — tapered hole only: 1/4" i.d., 35 grains — 5/16" i.d., 70, 85. 100 9/32" i.d., 55 grains — 11/32" i.d., 100, 115, 125 Target and Field parallel hole and Field, tapered hole: 1/4" i.d., 25 grains — 5/16" i.d., 70, 85, 100 9/32" i.d., 40 grains — 11/32" i.d., 85, 100, 125 Attractive discounts to Arrow Manufacturers and Dealers If not stocked by your dealer, order direct from factory LEFEVER MACHINE SHOP 240 N. 23rd Street - Springfield, Oregon

/(xcnlow ARCHERY GLOVES OF FINE WESTERN DEERSKIN With moccasin leather re-inforced tips for smooth release. Soft, pliable deerskin and Patented Seamless Palm Design af­ ford maximum comfort and FINGER FREEDOM. Deerskin is the only leather that “breathes” - - - stays cool in sum­ mer, warm in winter.

Rich tan color, per pair $6.95 Single Shooting Glove.................... 3.95 Three Fingered Shooting Glove.... 3.5® Specify Men's or Women's Size Right or Left Handed

QAMUJ & PRACTICE

—Spine matched parallel field and target atirrowa, 11/32, 5/16, 9/32....... .$ 6.00 ied and spined, tapered cedar STANDARD* —Match® field and d target arrows, 11/32, 5/16, 8.50 9/32 . losel'y matched r ‘ and’ spined, taperCUSTOM* —Clo« ed ced :edar shafts. i hafts. Made to 1 YOUR specificatit ions. Finest work: . \manship. Field 12.50 and target arrows .

19.00 FORGEWOODS* —Field and target .

27.00 ALUMINUM* —Field and target

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*Hunting points, $3.00 extra.

POSTPAID — No C.O.D.’s — Send for Price List.

HARTIG’S ARROW SHOP Dept. A, 123 Winslow Pl., Garwood, N.J.

Not just ground, but

PRECISION CUT FEATHERS

All Items prepaid In United States. Send Cash, Check or Money Order.

THURLOW GLOVE COMPANYpSiJifuf or^>gon

Highest Grade Select TOM Pointers.

Natural Barred or Dyed any color.

Price List and Free Sample on Request.

PROVO FEATHERS Natural Barred Specials Standards Supreme Selects 1 Dozen $.35 $.35 $ .55 $ .70 100 1.75 2.85 3.90 Natural White, White Buff, or White Nebraskan* 1 Dozen .45 .65 .80 1OO 1.95 3.95 4.75 Dyed Barred: Red, Yellow, Green, Orange, Violet, Black, Blue.

1 Dozen .50 .70 .85 100 1.95 3.65 4.70 Dyed White, White Buff, or White Nebraskan.

(Specify Color)* 1 Dozen .55 .85 1.00 100 2.10 4.75 S.90

Send For Free Sample and Complete Price List.

Send remittance with order. Orders shipped the same day received.

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80 University Place

FEATHERS since 1850

MORE LEADING TACKLE MANUFACTURERS AND INDIVIDUALS HAVE BEEN USING

ROHDE FLETCHERS DURING THE PAST 15 YEARS THAN ANY OTHER FLETCHER ON THE MARKET.

There is a Rohde fletcher designed for every type of arrow.

TACKLE DEALERS! Check the Catalogs of the

NATION’S BEST ARCHERY TACKLE DISTRIBUTORS And Order Your

COMPRESSED CEDAR ARROWS NOW! They are popular for all types of shooting,

but are, without doubt, the

FINEST HUNTING ARROWS MADE

William E. Sweetland 2441 Hilyard Street, Eugene, Oregon

ARCHERY June, 1956

The New Rohde SPIRO FLETCHER SETS THE FEATHER TO THE SHAFT WITH A TRUE HELICAL SPIRAL.

R. E. Rohde 7315 N. RIVER ROAD

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BASE GROUND

MAMBA HI-SPEED

FEATHERS

Select Grade

The Bow Hunter's

.$2.50 per 100 . 2.75 per 100

Gray bars Dyed bars

Dream Come True Premium Toms Grey bars Dyed bars

• 4' 10"

$3.25 per 100 3.50 per 100

Postpaid

• Guaranteed 28" draw • Howatt handle.

Bitzenburger

• Smooth draw.

PROFESSIONAL FLETCHING JIG

• Smooth release. No kick.

Immediate Delivery $12.65 postpaid

• Characteristic Mamba sta­ bility. Groups well.

• Looks good. Feels good.

Easton Aluminums

• Shoots good.

Choice of whites or dyed whites

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in red, yellow, orange, blue,

green or brilliant pink.

$49.50

DELIVERY USUALLY LESS THAN

ONE WEEK — AIR MAIL POSTPAID!

GOOD DELIVERY

$27.00 DZ.

Target points only.

Weights to 65 pounds

Howatt Woods Finest tapered shafts.

Target or field points.

If your dealer can not supply you,

Any length feather to 5".

Color choice as above.

order direct.

Shaft colors: red, yellow, white, orange or clear. $11.50 postpaid.

State bow weight and arrow length.

IT COSTS NO MORE

TO SHOOT A CUSTOM-CRAFTED MAMBA

WRITE FOR NEW FOLDER

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Yakima, Washington

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Jim Hodek's Archery Shop Route #1

Box #51

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FREE

RUBE POWELL’S ARCHERY SHOP “only the BEST in archery supplies” featuring FIREDRAKE CHAMPION BOWS 24SRT-X and cedar arrows for target or hunting.

Prompt delivery — Inquiries answered immediately.

128 N. Second Ave.

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Chula Vista, Calif.

zinc zinc diiuy alloy

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A New Archery Medal “DIANA” by WAHL For only 51.00 we’ll send you a sample of this fine imported bronze medal, complete with ribbon and plastic case. Silver finish 51.25, gold finish—51.50. Write for literature on our medals, trophies and emblems.

WAHL ARMS CO.

LOW COST DIE CAST

Used by all leading manufacturers Prompt delivery from stock— of all finishes and sizes.

FA66, Bogota. N. J.

TARGET POINTS:

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FIELD POINTS: with straight hole and 5° taper hole.

POKT ORFORD CEDAR ARROW SHAFTS

GRIES REPRODUCER CORP. 56 SECOND STREET. NEW ROCHELLE. NEW YORK • NEw Rochelle 3-8600

Also - -

Nocks Points Feathers — Write For Price List —

ROSE CITY ARCHERY CO. POWERS, OREGON

CLUB & ASSOCIATION EMBLEMS REPRODUCED

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We are specialists in produc­ ing Club Emblem Dies, au­ thentic in detail and club colors. Dies for Medals, Pins, Buttons and Medal Inserts will personalize and add dis­ tinction to your awards. We will gladly advise you as to the least expensive way to produce your emblem for maximum use.

40 PAGE CATALOG OF AWARDS FOR TARGET - FIELD ARCHERS & BOW HUNTERS

Medals, Pins, Charms, Keys, Trophies Plaques and Novelty Jewelry.

WRITE FOR CATALOG A-56 MINERO-NEWCOME & CO., INC. 17 Malden Lane - New York 38, N. Y.

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TO 72 ARROWS (24 BROADHEADSl/t/xd YOUR\-- ' FAVORITE BOW. DESIGNED BY EXPERIENCED ARCHERS TO INSURE PERFECT ALIGNMENT AND MAXIMUM PROTECTION FOR YOUR ARROWS. SHIPPED KNOCKED-DOWN, SANDED, READY TO FINISH.

BY TRU REST PRODUCTS, BRAM ER RD., SODUS, NEW YORK

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Announcing - THE NEW VICTOR TACKLE-CASE

PRECISION THREE BLADED BROADHEADS True, one-piece weld­ ed head, oil harden­ ing tool steel points —hardened & temp­ ered.

Blades are precision ground concentric to shaft center.

Blue steel finish.

Two sizes: 5/16" (1OO grain) 11/32" (125 grain) Available in 7-1/2° taper and Mark II — 5° taper.

ms who shoot the very best, For archet il-hardened, tool steel points Finest, oil penetrate deeper. Unique construction eliminates ■s splitting. Points, edges stay sharper, longer. 6 mounting holes permit attachinjig with pins or glue.

List Price: S3.75 Per Dozen Also available, beautiful blue matching field points with special groi>und tips.

5/16 x 100 grain or 11/32 x :125 grain at 90c per dozen.

Buy from your archery dealer NOW!

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Attention! Bow & Arrow Fishermen use AL'S FISH-SLICK

Pat. Pending

NO FUSS! NO BOTHER! New retractable fishing point with the moving barb. Faster fishing — no need to dis­ connect line from arrow. Penetrates water to a greater depth with no deflection. $1.75 each — 3 for $5.00 SIZES: 3/8' outside diameter, 21/64" inside diameter.

3/8'I" outside diameter. 5/16" inside diameter.

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7832 W. Lorraine PI. Milwaukee 10, Wisconsin DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED

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Made of fiber-board tubing, covered with washable, water­ proof, durable plastic in attractive patterns. Tubes are 6" diameter and 38" long. Tested to 200# crushing weight.

Removable arrow rack holds 24 arrows of any size and length. Top of case has ample room to carry pocket quiver, shooting glove, arm guard, etc. A beautiful, sturdy, and practical tackle case to protect and carry your equipment.

COVERINGS NOW AVAILABLE

Spanish Leather grain in Crimson - Sage Green - Ivory - Oak Brown Westport Tweed in Dove Gray - Canary Yellow - Toast Plaids available later.

The price: $11.50 plus 60c postage and handling.

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Any type, and made to any reasonable specification.

On special or unusual orders, please state full details for price quotation.

PRACTICE ARROWS Attractive stock crest, 3 or 4 inch fletching, plastic nocks, field or parallel points ■— Doz. $5.00.

STANDARD ARROWS Beautifully stock crested and finished, 3, 4 or 5 inch fletching, field nocks and closely matched in spine.

Doz. $7.50

INSTINCTIVE ARCHERS!

DELUXE ARROWS Crested to your specifications, field or MidrNox. State approximate length of fletching preferred. Closely matched in spine and weight — Doz. $11.00.

DO YOU KNOW practicing with a VICTOR PRISM, will definitely teach you the aiming point for any range?

You Do Not Change Your Shooting Style or Anchor Point.

We recommend the 8° prism for instinctive anchor point.

CUSTOM ARROWS This arrow is made to your complete specifications and no effort is spared to make this the finest arrow available — Doz. $14.00.

Custom made Dacron bowstring, completely hand-made.

State complete details when ordering — Each $2.00.

Matched shafts, sanded, polished and prepared for nocks, Doz. $2.50

All other raw materials, leather goods and many popular make bows in stock.

NOTE: All orders filled within 10 days and come post­ paid in the U. S. Please state all details possible on all orders and for any other information please write.

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Expert free-style archers are high in their praise of the VICTOR PRISM AND SITE-BAR,

VICTOR PRISMS are precision ground from the finest optical glass obtainable, beautifully mounted; made in 0° - 4° - 8° - 12°. Carrying case and instruction sheet included. Prism may be used without disturbing pin. NO ADAPTERS NECESSARY. VICTOR SITE-BARS, made of stainless steel and alum­ inum, with adjustable spring tension and prism locking screw. Ball-pin and lock-screw included.

0° - 4° - 8° - 12° PRISMS .......................

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.$4.95 . 4.25

Michigan residents 3% sales tax.

SEE YOUR DEALER OR ORDER DIRECT.

VIKY-JIM PRODUCTS 7663 Evergreen - Detroit 28, Michigan

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the new Jayhawk CROSSBOW

■ MONEY REFUNDED IF NOT SATISFIED

------ in 35- and 85-lb. weights. Priced as low as $9.95.------Send for folder.

JAYHAWK ARCHERY COMPANY -

Post Office Box 1355

“Panther II

9/32", 75 grains

5/16", 100 grains

11/32", 120 grains Cutting area, 1-1/16" Price — $3.75 Doz.

9/32", 120 grains

Panther IV

5/16", 125 grains

11/32", 130 grains

Wichita 1, Kansas

ANNOUNCING--BROADHEAD INSERTS FOR ALUMINUM ARROWS CONVERT YOUR FIELD ARROWS INTO HUNTING IN A FEW MINUTES.

Perfect 10 degrees taper concentric to shaft for balanced flight.

Light weight will not impede flight.

17/64 — 18/64 — 19/64 — 20/64 sizes.

Price $1.95 per dozen.

When ordering, state size of shaft, O.D. and wall thickness.

SMITH ARCHERY, INC.

Cutting area, 1-11/16"

316 Court Street

Price — $4.35 Doz.

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Saginaw, Michigan

The Robin Hood

Cobra

"TOX"

SIX CUTTING EDGES

Combination

4' 5"

Take-apart DUO-CURVE BOW

5/16" or 11/32"

Weights: 100 grains—120 grains

Cutting area 2"

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Price — $3.95 Doz.

FEATURES: O Precision Sharpness For Greater Hunting Success.

The Smoothest Shooting Bow Ever Created For HUNTING or FIELD Remarkable Cast No build-up in draw Full working recurves Will not let down Pantherglas back and face Vibrationless action Amazingly beautiful Absolutely stable Will not pinch fingers

$65.00

O Perfect 5 degree taper.

ORDER TODAY

• Electric welded into a one-piece construction.

• Tempered spring steel.

Robin Hood Archery Co. zjx Montclair, N. J. ^aoA

25 lbs. to 60 lbs.

• Guaranteed against splitting or coming apart.

• Meets all state laws, reference to size, weight and non-barbed backs.

• Easy removal from bales in practice. Humane, non-barbed for game.

• Dull rust-proof finish.

MEMBER OF

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“M” SERIES CATALOGUE IN 3 COLORS

It’s free, although a dime to help cover cost will be appreciated.

• Maximum Accuracy.

WHEN IN A RUSH, SEND YOUR ORDER TO US.

FIELD POINTS to match weights and sizes of hunting points. 5 degree tapered hole. Interchangeable with hunting blades — 90c Doz., $6.00 per 100.

Our years of experience in manufacturing hunting points is your guarantee of satisfaction.

We carry only the best in finished tackle and raw materials.

Bear’s Kodiak. Polar. Grizzly & Cub bows. Stream-Eze take down design glass bows and our own design Indianhead bow with built in arrow rest. Bear & Indianhead leather goods, all kinds of ar­ rows. glass backs and facings, plain and tapered wood laminations, shafts, feathers, nocks, tips, hunting heads. Also a complete line of Woolrich hunting clothes and sports woolens.

IF IT’S FOR THE ARCHER. YOU’LL FIND IT AT

SMITH ARCHERY, INC. 316 Court Street

ARCHERY June, 1956

Saginaw, Michigan

INDIANHEAD ARCHERY MFG. CO. BOX 303-A

LIMA. OHIO

You’ll like our extra prompt service and you can “charge it.”

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THE ROPER BIG HORN (Patented)

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Your Best Buy in Archery is...

OUTDOOR SPORTS SOLID FIBRE GLASS BOWS

A completely new concept in bow design.

We have created a bow handle­ section which directs the forces ex­ erted on the bow in direct line with the forces applied to the arrow, re­ sulting in a bow completely free of torsion.

THE MOST BEAUTIFUL BOW YOU HAVE EVER SEEN. THE MOST SENSATIONAL BOW YOU HAVE EVER SHOT. Full working1 recurve — $75.00

★ Pressure-Bonded Glass Fibre ★ Soft Green Color ★ Precision

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Fastest Cast Construction

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Draw ★ All with Double Looped Dacron Strings

These outstandingly popular bows are priced amazingly low for such high quality. Note the five styles and complete selection of weights listed below.

For best values in laminated, lemonwood or glass fibre target or hunting bows; for a complete selec­ tion of arrows and accessories, ask your dealer to show you archery tackle made by “OUTDOOR SPORTS”. If he doesn't carry it, send his name and we’ll send our large, new 12 page 1956 catalog.

Recurved: No. 3650 Light Green

Solid Fibre Glass Target Bow, Length 5', Weights 20 to 45 Lbs. No. 3645 Light Green Solid Fibre Glass Target Bow, Length 4,6,/, Weights 15 to 35 Lbs.

6 inch sight window.

Send arrow length.

State right or left hand desired.

SEE IT AT COLORADO SPRINGS

Order from:

ROPER’S 6307 Mountain Blvd.,

Oakland, Calif.

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ARCHERY-HUNTING Extra Protection GLOVES ... Extra Wear Super-pliable No. 1 buckskin and novel moccasin-typed fingers com­ bined give you warmth—and barehand freedom. Genuine shell horse­ hide tips on bowstring fingers. Extra protection from brush and briars— wear amazingly. Outstanding value ...Style 1 1—all leather ONLY $4.95 pr. Stylo 10—100% WOOL BACK (fawn color) ONLY $4.50 pr.

—postpaid In U.S.A. No. C.O.D.

Measure carefully entirely around hand ...Sp ecify Style, Size in inch- j es and whether ' right or left 1 handed.

Moi/ order today to

HUNTING

INDUSTRIES

1566 Wealthy, S.E. • Grand Rapids, Mich.

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Reflexed: No. 3050 Dark Green

Solid Fibre Glass Target Bow, Length 5', Weights 20 to 45 Lbs. No. 3 153 Dark Green Solid Fibre Glass Hunting Bow, Length 5'3", Weights 45 to 70 Lbs. Straight: No. 3450 Dark Green Solid Fibre Glass Target Bow, Length 5', Weights 20 to 40 Lbs.

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TOURNAMENT RIBBONS AND

TROPHIES WRITE FOR PRICES and SAMPLE RIBBONS NICK KOZLOFF 843 N. SYCAMORE RIALTO, CALIFORNIA

EVERGLADE ARROWS “EVERGLADE” 24SRT-X Aluminum Arrows These metals are unexcelled in beauty of design, quality of work­ manship, performance and durability.

This is the arrow that many of our National Champs have shot. Truly an arrow to please the most discrim­ inating archer. Fletched and crested to your specifications or let us create a real beauty for you. Any length for any weight bow.

Boxed and postpaid — $27.00 dz.

"ROVING SHOTS" Roy and Frieda Hoff made one of their flyin’ trips to Oregon t’other day, accompanied by the usual rain storm. Sure seems funny that a couple a’ people with such sunny dispositions all’ys bring rain up this here way! I’m seriously thinkin’ uh gettin’ Roy under contract to come up here every August. If I could do that, I could make a fortune in the rain-makin’ business! Oregon always needs rain in August; but durn seldom the first o’ May! Sure a good thing these here out o’ work loggers who got stopped on o’ count o’ the rain don’t know who is ta blame!

We was a figuring on startin’ cedar cuttin’ and was a goin’ to take Roy out and let him see first hand how much more fun it is to shoot ’em than to cut ’em. (Arrow shafts I mean.) The durn slicker out-guessed me, tho’. Brought this here rain along to stop us. Took him out on top o’ the mountain an’ showed him where we want to start tho’. Had a hard time convincin’ him at first that such old lookin’ snags and logs could make good arrer shafts. Come to think of it, ’bet he knew it all the time and was jest havin’ me chop into ’em to see me work! (Editor’s note—There’s a lot more to this here cedar cuttin’ business than you think. I’ll be tellin’ ya the story one o’ these days.)

Anyway, when the roads dry up we’ll start bringin’ in some of that good, long-seasoned stuff, so you fellers can have a bunch o’ top-quality shafts to miss them there bucks with this fall!

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OAKLAND, OREGON

PRIMARY PRODUCER OF PORT ORFORD CEDAR SHAFTS PRICE LIST ON REQUEST WHEN ANSWERING AN ADVERTISEMENT

PLEASE TELL OUR ADVERTISERS YOU SAW IT IN ARCHERY.

FREDDY FEATHER SAYS---

“EVERGLADE CUSTOM” Tapered Cedar Field Arrows This arrow is truly the finest wood­ en arrow available. Made of the finesl materials and with “Everglade” workmanship. Matched very close in weight and spine. Beautifully crested and fletched to your specifications.

Available in 11/32, 5/16 and 9/32 sizes.

Boxed and postpaid — $14.00 dz.

Broadheads — $18.00 dz. “ E VERG LADE STA ND ARD” Tapered Cedar Field Arrows A very fine arrow. Matched spine and weight. Neat and dependable.

11/32, 5/16 and 9/32 sizes.

Boxed and postpaid — $10.00 dz.

White or dyed while fletching, $1.00 extra.

Broadheads — $14.00 dz.

“EVERGLADE PRACTICE” Cedar Field Arrows A good matched arrow. Nothing fancy, but very practical for the be­ ginner. 5/16 and 9/32 sizes.

Boxed and postpaid — $6.00 dz.

o When ordering arrows, please state your arrow style, size, length, point, bow type and bow weight at your draw.

Everglade Archery Co. 134 Northeast Avenue, Tallmadge, Ohio

“As essential as a good negative to perfect photography - Bright Way Ground Base feathers mean perfect arrows!”

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The Mark of Distinction In Archery Tackle----

Custom Bows and Arrows for Target, Field and Hunting.

Also a complete line of accessories and raw materials.

WHOLESALE — RETAIL

EARL GRUBBS 5518 West Adams Blvd.

Los Angeles 16, Calif.

Phone Meadowbrook 3-3076 ARCHERY June, 1956

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YOU SHOOT A CHEETAH B EXTRA WIDE TIPS Prevent the limbs from drawing out oi line when shooting

A - OTHER TYPES Your arrows are deflected to the left (if you are a right handed archer) when you shoot a conven­ tional type of bow. This is because of the extra wood which is directly above the handle. The siring lines up with the center of the bow, but the front of the arrow is out of line. While it is possible io do good shooting this way, the arrows slap against the side of the bow and the resulting fric­ tion causes a loss of cast and accuracy.

■: is OVERDRAW Enables you to hold a relaxed grip on the bow when shooting

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Note how the arrow lines up directly in line with the string. The extra wood has been removed, al­ lowing the arrow to pass through the center of the bow without excessive friction, thus adding extra power and distance to your shots and improving your accuracy. It is also much easier to "match'' a sei of arrows to a "center shot" Cheetah bow, be­ cause the arrow does not have to wind its way around the handle when released. The first time you shoot a Cheetah you may be surprised to find your arrows flying higher and to the right, be­ cause the bows you have shot before wasted en­ ergy and deflected the arrows to the left.

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Should any failure of a Cheetah bow occur within a period of SIXTY (60) days from date of purchase, we will replace it FREE OF CHARGE, provided the bow shows no evidence of mishandling or abuse.

After this 60-day period and provided the bow has not been abused, replacement will be made on an exchange basis whereby the owner will pay 10% per month, based on the purchase price, for the use he has had from the bow.

AMERICAN ARCHERY COiPANY 2 WALKER AVENUE

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CLARENDON HILLS, ILLINOIS

ARCHERY June, 1956

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TUF-fKX BOWSTRING

unconditionally guaranteed! gives

TUf-FUX

BOWSTRING Greater hitting power . . . greater accuracy, that’s what you get with new TUF-FLEX Bowstring! A quality made, braided bowstring with practically no stretch!

Twisting will never be necessary!

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Considerably smaller in diameter than a parallel laid string of equal strength, the tuf-flex is armored with a tough, flexible plastic finish over specially heat-treated DuPont Dacron* fibres, impregnated with a bonding agent that reduces internal abrasion.

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ARCHERY June, 1956

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Only two sizes:

Size A—for bows from 45 to 90pound pull, .100" diameter.

Size B—for bows to 45-pound pull, .075" diameter.

Loop lengths are 1 V2 inches for both strings, and the center serv­ ings are designed to properly fit the arrow nocks.

TUF-FLEX BOWSTRING

$1.75

at your sporting goods dealer or by mail! Order today!

•DuPont trade-mark for its polyester fibre

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ATTENTION ARCHERY BUYERS

ll&A. BOWS - ARROWS SALES AND SERVICE

BEAR BOWS Kodiak - Grizzly - Polar - Cub CUSTOM MADE ARROWS TARGET - FIELD & HUNTING — RAW MATERIAL — 9219 California Ave.

South Gate, Calif.

Large Selection of the Finest in Bows CUSTOM MADE ARROWS ALL RAW MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES 24SRT-X SHAFTS IN STOCK ■ ■Mill OF

STURR PRECISION ARCHERY 140 S. Middle Neck Road Great Neck, N. Y. - Phone GR 2-2524

AMADA

The following items are being produced by Cravotta Brothers with the trade name Blackhawk - - a name that is gaining in popularity throughout the world. As you will note from our ad, practically every archery item needed by the archer is manufactured and can be bought from Cravotta Brothers, so why shop all over the country with dozens of purchase orders when one order can get you practically all of your needs?

We are now producing the new BLACKHAWK LINE OF ARCHERY LEATHER GOODS We have an exquisite white line for the discrim­ inating ladies; we have a top grain deluxe line for the discriminating gents; we have a standard grade of leather that fits everybody's requirements, and we have an arrobuck line for the beginners. Along with these quivers, arm-guards, tabs and gloves we have bow cases, pouches and many miscellaneous items.

These leather items are made from the finest leathers available, designed and assembled by craftsmen with many years of experience in the leather industry. List prices range from 50c to $21.00.

We also produce the famous Blackhawk composite bows—seven models—list prices from $8.95 to $65.00.

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Now! A new improved onepiece polyethylene vane mold­ ed in ribs to the exact con­ figuration of natural turkey feathers.

Every advantage of turkey feathers plus many added features - - FISH ARROW USE Completely Waterproof FIELD & HUNTING ARROW USE Completely Weatherproof TARGET ARROW USE 100% Uniformity of Size and Weight HELD VANES $3.50/C. TARGET S3.00/C. Kit of 36 Vaiines, Adhesives and Instructions $2.00 postpaid.

One Trial Will Convince You. THE POLYVANE CO.. Dept. 2065 1557 Green Bay Road, Highland Park, III. Dealer and Distributor Inquiries Invited.

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Look What You're Missing!

IF YOU HAVEN’T TRIED

BATTLESHAFTS • • O •

TERRIFIC TRAJECTORY GREAT PENETRATION IN HUNTING MONEY-SAVING DURABILITY MODERATE PRICE

BATTLESHAFTS are the popular-priced version of our Nationally famous FORGEWOODS. If you have used FORGEWOODS you know the wonders of Compressed Cedar! Buy BATTLESHAFT arrows now from your tackle dealer, and enjoy the fine qualities of this wellengineered high density arrow that’s so easy on the pocket book!

WILLIAM E. SWEETLAND 2441 Hllyard St.

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We produce ten styles of arrows - - - arrows for the beginners for target, for field, for the hunter. List prices range from $3.60 per dozen to $30.00 per dozen.

We are the processors of the famous Blackhawk aluminum shafts. These shafts are used by leading archers throughout the world.

We also manufacture the following items: BLACKHAWK NOCKS - BLACKHAWK BROADHEADS FIELD POINTS - TARGET POINTS - ARCHERY SETS FISHING SETS, FISHING REELS - FISHING ARROWS BOW QUIVERS - MERCHANDISER DISPLAYS PLASTIC VANES - NOCKING POINTS - BOW NOCKS STRINGS - JUNIOR STRINGS - IDENTIFICATION DECALS - CORRUGATED FIELD FACES FLETCHING CEMENT FOR METAL ARROWS FLETCHING CEMENT FOR WOOD ARROWS HOT MELT CEMENT FOR BROADHEADS, POINTS AND FERRULES BOWSTRING WAX We also have feathers and shafts, and we are master distributors for Hill’s Hornet points and prod­ ucts — MA3 points — Hi-Precision points — Cobra points — and Universal Target Display products - - and many other items too numerous to mention.

All these items are being stocked by your local jobber. If he can not supply you, please order direct from us. Catalogs free to dealers and 50c to non­ dealers. Jobbers inquiries invited.

Please use this address and phone number:

CRAVOTTA BROTHERS AMADA

3rd St. East McKeesport, Pennsylvania PHONES: Brandywine 1-5910

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7 Actionbow For

O Faster Cast O Smoother Draw

O Freedom from Rot O Strength & Durability O Lighter Weight

• Contoured Grip

YOUR NEW

Series 8800

’42.00

STRAIGHT OR RECURVE Your choice of an Actionbow is the most im­ portant step you’ll ever make in improving your archcry. Made by Orchard Industries, makers of the famous Actionrod, it is the utmost in crafts­ manship, precision and beauty in glass. Each is backed by more than four years’ designing, test­ ing and improving. No wonder Actionbow is the choice of experts—everywhere.

Clear glass 5'4* Deflex Recurve bow, available in right-hand or left-hand model. Custom hand-carved nock integral with bow. Molded handle is custom made with select top grain leather grip. Packed in cloth-lined leatherette bag with zipper closing. Complete with premium Dacron string. Draw weights 25 to 75 lbs.

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(tries 8600 ’34.50 Series 8400 ’21.50

Clear glass 5' Working Recurve Semi-Center Shot bow, available in right-hand or left-hand model. Custom hand carved nock integral with bow. Molded handle with top grain cowhide grip. Packed in cloth bag with leatherette trim and ends. Comes with premium Dacron string.

Draw weights 25 to 60 lbs.

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Series 8000 ’10.95

Series 8200 ’14.95

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AMERICA’S FINEST GLASS BOW

ORCHARD INDUSTRIES, INC.

HASTINGS, MICHIGAN

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Clear glass 4'6" Straight Reflex bow for either right-hand or left-hand shot. Red plastic molded handle. Quality string. Individually packed.

Draw weights 15 to 35 lbs.

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Clear glass 5' Straight Reflex bow with short, rigid recurve and built-in brush nock. For either right-hand or left-hand shot. Molded handle with cowhide grip. Indi­ vidually packed with Dacron string. Draw weights 25 to 60 lbs.

Clear glass 5' Straight Reflex bow for cither right-hand or left-hand shot. Molded handle with split cowhide grip. Individually packed.

Complete with Dacron string. Draw weights 25 to 50 lbs.

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Actionbow Archery Set. Includes Series 8000 Actionbow ... for either right-hand or left-hand shot.

String attached. Four tubular glass arrows with 3" colored fletching, nylon nocks and metal target points . . . matching red leather 14' quiver, professional style arm guard and shooting tab.

17* target face completes set. Draw weights: 20, 25, 30 and 35 lbs.

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FOR THE FINE AND LATEST IN GOOD HOOTING

top quality and value

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Bow weights from 28 lbs. to 85 lbs.

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Used by leading nanufaehj'/ers and by yoVr dealer/ sold

For informidtion/w Tte:

B&B Manufaptutjng^Company Box 611-54./'oouIder, Colorado

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No. 410 CB. Two-tone elk.

Only $9.50

King is the complete line... the line to sell to assure complete customer satisfaction. Every product that bears the name King is fully guaranteed. Ask your jobber or write for catalog.

KING SPORT-LINE CO. 212 W. Colorado St., Pasadena 1, Calif.

the HOYT "Professionals"--two of the finest balanced products ever produced The PRO - an instrument of infinite perfection.

$59.50 The CHAMP 511 - - an improved straight Simb design that shoots like a recurve. $45.00 THE PRO and CHAMP II are the linest engineered and scientifically designed bows produced today. Both are true originals built to a theory of bow design that will greatly increase your shooting pleasure. pleasure. ' Shoot the bow used by many of the world’s top archers in establishing new, all time, records and winning numerous club, state, regional and national championships. Shoot the bow that sets the pace as the leader in modern bow design.

See your Hoyt dealer.

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FREE- DEALER'S WHOLESALE CATALOG Packed with the leading nationallyknown lines of archery tackle.

WE SELL TO DEALERS AND MANUFACTURERS ONLY. NO RETAIL.

BUY Your Complete Stock With One Order WHITE LAMINATED BOWS Straight — Recurve ROOT LAMINATED BOWS CLELAND CUSTOM LAMINATED BOWS CHEROKEE LAMINATED BOWS CENTAUR LAMINATED BOWS: Stallion — Mustang BLACKHAWK LAMINATED BOWS Flea — Mosquito — Yellow Jacket Wasp — Hornet — Chief — Warrior STREAM-EZE LAMINATED BOWS PARABOW GLASS BOWS: Hunter — Sharpshooter Little John — Robin PAUL BUNYAN GLASS BOWS; #400 Scout #100 Custom Working Recurve #300 Deluxe Recurve ACTIONGLASS BOWS STREAM-EZE GLASS BOWS PAR-X METAL BOWS SEDERQUIST BOWS FLEETWOOD BOWS: The Fleetwood — The Champion The Collegiate — The Junior ARCHERY SETS: Fleetwood — Parabow Blackhawk — Par-X ARROWS: Crestwood — Asco Brand Trueflight — Century “400” Aluminum KING SPORT-LINE LEATHER: Quivers—Arm Guards—Shooting Gloves Bow Cases — String Servers — Thread HUNTING POINTS: Hilbre — Nybre — Eagle — Bodkin Cobra — Panther — Hornet — BIA-8 LaFond — Hi-Precision Rubber Blunts

SAUNDERS TARGET MATTS AND STANDS ALL TYRES TARGET FACES SCORE CARDS — TIGHTENING HOOKS ARROW POINTS — ROBIN HOOD NOCKS JAS. D. EASTON 24SRT-X SHAFTS AND INSERTS BLACKHAWK ALUMINUM SHAFTS AND INSERTS FEATHERS — DRI-TITE — TEX-TITE — WAX AMBROID CEMENT SPINNING REELS — FISH ARROWS — LINES PORT ORFORD CEDAR SHAFTS FORGEWOODS — BATTLESHAFTS ARROW CARTONS EICHOLTZ GLASS BACKINGS AND FACINGS BLACK PALM MAPLE LAMINATIONS BOW STAVES URAC 185 — CASCOPHENE — FERR-L-TITE FLETCH-TITE — EVERFAST ARROW DECALS — ARROW LOCKS — ARROW CLIPS EXACT-O-MATIC SPINE TESTERS KWIK-KREST ARROW PAINTERS KWIK KNURL BENCH KNURLER BITZENBURGER FLETCHING JIGS GRAIN WEIGHT SCALES YOUNG FEATHER TRLMMERS — RIBBONS TAPER CUTTERS — TENON CUTTERS — KNURLERS TORCHES — FUEL FLEETWOOD JIGS AND BURNERS DOAN JIFFY BOWSIGHTS — LA VIRE BOWSIGHTS BOWSTRINGS — DACRON — FORTISAN BRUSH BUTTONS — BOW TIPS ARCHERY HANDBOOKS BOW HUNTERS COATS, PANTS, HATS BOW HUNTERS SLEEPING BAGS MARBLE HUNTING KNIVES — COMPASSES JON-E’ HANDWARMERS — BURNERS — FLUID

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GRAND LEDGE, jnCHIGAN

Hours: Weekly 9:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m.

Saturday 8:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m.

PHONE: NO. 9

ARCHERY June, 1956

COMPLETE STOCKS IMMEDIATE DELIVERY

SATISFACTION GUARANTEED OR MONEY REFUNDED

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KODSAK SPECIAL T»p tournament-grade beauty — $51.51

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KODIAK King of hunting bows -• ■ $49.50

GRIZZLY Hard-hitting veteran — $39.50

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For Those Who Want The Finest Every bow glass-powered — from Cub to Kodiak Special.

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