Like most people my age, I first shot archery in school. Then again in Boy Scouts. And later my brothers and I shared a bow. And when all the arrows were lost, so was our interest. Fast forward 20 or so years. My stepdaughter, who like every other young girl on the planet, was in love with Legolas, the elven archer from “Lord the of Rings”, asked me if I could teach her how to shoot a bow. That was the beginning of my journey into the depths of traditional archery. Along the way, I have learned to make almost every piece of gear my family needed; including bows, arrows, quivers, targets and armguards.

Along with my wife, children and grandchildren, I have also helped many friends and their children and now grandchildren with their beginning into archery. While I do not claim to be an expert or a coach or even a really good shot, I do have a firm grip on the mechanics of a bow and the process of shooting one. I know what it takes to get started shooting archery and to have fun doing it.

There are a lot of choices for archery equipment these days. And not all of them are appropriate for a youth or beginning archer. While my goal is to foster interest in youth archery, much of what will be covered will be helpful to any beginning archer. Please visit often for “no nonsense guidance” on your beginning into archery.