To many, the idea of going to the woods, cutting down a tree, crafting a simple longbow, and taking a deer with it is nuts—very cool, but nuts. But for some, the idea is captivating: as it was, and ...

There are many forms that meditation can take in nature. Devotees of shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, practice a slow saunter through the woods while soaking in its energy. Lovers of labyrinths lose ...

In this video, I demonstrate how to make a bow and arrow using primitive tools and materials. The bow is crafted from bamboo, and the bowstring is made from twisted fibers of bark. The arrow's tip is ...

An Oklahoma hunter recently took down a 300-pound black bear using a homemade bow and arrows, photos show. Caleb Flies, of Little Axe, bagged the beast during a trip to southeast Oklahoma, he said in ...

Some of my favorite deer rifles are inaccurate, at least by modern standards. But their handling, aesthetics, and sentimental value make up for their loose groups. It’s different with a bow. A bow may ...

An Oklahoma hunter bagged a black bear using hunting gear he made from scratch, officials say. Screengrab from Facebook post by Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. An Oklahoma hunter ...