Traditional Archery: A Newbie's Perspective

Shot my #personalbest today at #prolinearcheryrange for the 2019 #nysindoorchampionships Using a Brand New Bow #handcrafted by @sauktrailarchery I scored the highest so far in my #traditionalarchery career BTW, this isn't just any new bow. This is a one of a kind, first of it's kind, new model from @sauktrailarchery I have only just received this bow 1 week ago. Today was only the third time I have shot this bow, FIRST time I'm shooting it indoors, and I shoot a personal best. In a 600 round, I sadly usually never shoot over 200. Today, I shot a 282. I couldn't be happier! I just picked this thing up and said, let's get this done! And we did. Thank You to my guys at @sauktrailarchery @resinrisers for your support and confidence in me, and thanks for sending me my little champ!!! #targetlife #indoorrange #indoortargettournament #indoortargetarchery #tradbowlife #tradbownewbie #longbow #barebow #woodenbow #traditionalarcherysociety #traditionalarcher #instinctivearchery #instinctiveshooting #stickandstring #stickbow (at Pro Line Archery Lanes, Inc.) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuzIC7lhDpd/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=llnn2lvua90x

#nysindoorchampionships 2019 IS IN THE BOOKS!!!!!!! WHAT A GREAT SHOOT!!!! ANNNNDDDDD..... I SHOT MY PERSONAL BEST TODAY!!!!! DETAILS TO FOLLOW!!!! Thank you to my #prolinearchery family and to Guy Gerig for always being in my corner. #indoorrange #indoorarcherytournament #indoortargetarchery #targetarchery #targetlife #longbow #barebow #stickandstring #stickbow #woodenbow #sauktrailtakedown #sauktrailarchery #mybowyerisbetterthanyours #intothewoods #thewoodsarecalling #thegreatoutdoors #tradbowlife #tradbownewbie #traditionalarcherysociety (at Pro Line Archery Lanes, Inc.) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuzFYmhBmGN/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=w7zttb8cx37j

Good Morning from #prolinearchery in Queens, NY #nysindoorchampionships will be underway in 10 minutes. I'm shooting my one of a kind, only one made, custom 2 piece takedown from @sauktrailarchery and I'm rocking my custom backquiver and arm guard from @dreammakerleatherworks LET'S DO THIS!!!!! #indoorarcheryrange #targetlife #targettournament #indoorrange #archerylife #indoorarcherytournament #longbow #tradbowlife #traditionalarcherysociety #traditionalbow #tradbownewbie #barebow #stickandstring #stickbow (at Pro Line Archery Lanes, Inc.) https://www.instagram.com/p/Buyj0lyBSAz/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=epo7rbb3nmyp

That was my first arrow of the day. Thank You again to @aspie_archer for sending me these awesome arrows all the way from #ireland !!!!! Keep an eye on him.....he's been crafting gorgeous arrows like these for some time now! There should be more and more creations on his page soon! These were spined 30-35# , made from german spruce and fletched with pheasant feathers. The sound of them cutting through the air is incredible. #targetarchery #targetlife #3darchery #foamkiller #foamtargets @shooter3dtargets #12ring #intothewoods #longbow #instinctiveshooting #instinctivearchery #nosightnoproblem #barebowhunter #thewoodsarecalling #thegreatoutdoors #archerylife #bowandarrow #bowhunters #featherfletching #fletching #tradbowlife #traditionalarcher #traditionalarchery #archeryproductreview https://www.instagram.com/p/BsDvIJ2BByD/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=14nlifbtc91g9

#weekendwordsofwisdom #weekendvibes #targetarchery #targetlife #traditionalarcher #tradbowlife #tradbownewbie #intothewoods #thegreatoutdoors #thewoodsarecalling #instinctivearchery #instinctiveshooting #aimsmallmisssmall #longbow #nosightnoproblem #traditionalarchery https://www.instagram.com/p/BsiohCIhwqj/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ovi2i5scyzjb

This made me VERY HAPPY today!!! Again, traditional archery has been responsible for a lot of amazing friendships this past year. I am going to be biased here, but there really is no other archery community like the trad community. There's a bunch of folks I wish I could meet in person. I have had the pleasure of not just 1 but now TWO shoots with @livefreeordie176 Dude, even though you said I am old as fuck, you are so much fun to hang out with and chat with and I am so excited for you competing in your first ever indoor tournament!!!!! I will see you soon on the 3D courses!!!! #tradbowlife #traditionalarcher #longbow #thewoodsarecalling #targetarchery #targetpractice #targettournament #bowlife #archerylife #bowandarrows #pastpresidentsmemorialtournament #tradbownewbie #indoorarcheryrange #indoortargettournament (at Ti Yogi Bowmen) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsmHF3Ch-Qc/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1mn0er8ruquld

#targettuesdays What do we have here??? Thanks to my arrow building kits from @podunkhollow15 I will be attempting my first set of wooden arrows! They wont be nearly as beautiful as theirs, but it is exciting to try! Photos and videos of the process to follow!! #targetarchery #traditionalarrows #traditionalarcher #tradbowlife #stickbow #stickandstring #strugglestick #woodenarrows #podunkhollowarrows #podunkhollowlife #longbow #instinctivearcher #instinctiveshooting #bowhunting #intothewoods #thewoodsarecalling #thegreatoutdoors #3darchery #foamtargets #foamkiller #targetlife #traditionalarcherysociety https://www.instagram.com/p/BsqJ8-LhCTm/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1uwwv7w02km8h

Feels of -12 in NYC. No winter storm, but I've had "cabin fever" nonetheless with 2 days off from work which are rare these days. I spent the day yesterday sanding and staining wooden shafts for my very first arrow build, and of course, putting together more Arrow Tassels to fill some recent orders. Will be experimenting with cresting today. How do you guys spend your days when you're stuck inside? #targetlife #targetarchery #3darchery #archeryfamily #archerycommunity #foamkiller #foamtargets #bowhunters #longbow #selfbow #stickbow #tradbowlife #traditionalarcher #traditionalarcherysociety #strugglestick #woodenbow #woodenarrows #woodcraft #custommade #intothewoods #thewoodsarecalling #thegreatoutdoors #tradbownewbie https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs5kzM3Bbte/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=19aqghxjn49vf

#ArrowTasselTuesday !!!!! Damn, I am hesitant to see what other pics come up with that hashtag.... oops... Anyhoo, NOW AVAILABLE..... when placing an #arrowtassel #arrowcleaner #MOmop order, let me know if you would like a matching set of #stringsilencer I have orders coming in from all over the place and these will soon to be in FOUR different countries! Thanks for your support everyone!!! #tradbowlife #traditionalarcher #DIY #longbow #woodenbow #woodonwood #stickbow #strugglestick #bowandarrow #bowhunters #instinctivearchery #3darchery #targetarchery #targetpractice #foamkiller #thewoodsarecalling #intothewoods #traditionalarcherysociety #instinctiveshooting #nosightnoproblem https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs8EhCDBoOz/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=m1m2f2leh7fi

First #outdoor3darchery practice session of 2019! It was a brisk 36 degrees Farenheit in NY, low 30's in #coscobconnecticut where this beautiful property is located. Over 4.5 hours, we shot 29 of the 40 stations. Beautiful crisp weather. Wore just enough layers to keep warm without hindering my shooting. #tradbowlife #traditionalarrows #traditionalarcher #traditionalbow #woodenbow #woodenarrows #woodonwood #tradbownewbie #instinctivearchery #instinctiveshooting #nosightnoproblem #aimsmallmisssmall #longbow #thewoodsarecalling #thegreatoutdoors #intothewoods #bowhunters #bowhuntinglife #bowfishinglife #bowlife (at Cos Cob Archers) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtMMu9QBy0H/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=gx8668xn6n0v

Making at least a half dozen a night!! Message me if you would like to place an order! $20 plus shipping! And I still have plenty of #MOmop #arrowtassel As well!!! #bowsocks #bowsleeve #bowcase #longbow #barebow #bowhunters #tradbowlife #tradbowhunting #tradbownewbie #selfbow #handmade #handcrafted https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt2QDMsh9pH/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=z9uemthv6441

This is what #targetpractice looks like! I can not have a #practicesession without my @oncore_targets #noveltargets are an excellent way for me to get my focus on gear. These are #2dtargets that are made from #selfhealingfoam #selfhealingtargets so no matter how many #arrows in my session, they last and last! Want your own? Contact me for promotional information!#aimsmallmisssmall #targetarrows #targetarcher #indoorrange #indoortargettournament #targetarchery #podunkhollowarrows #foamkiller #foamtarget #3darcheryshooting #outdoor #archeryoutdoor #bowandarrow #archerychallenge #archersofinstagram #archerylife #targetlife

So proud of myself for participating in #indoornationals2018 @usaarchery This was one of my ends... Im shooting a #handmade #handcrafted #custommade #longbow #sauktrailarchery #sauktrailhighline #sauktrailbows and #woodenarrows #podunkhollowarrows #PodunkHollow #portorfordcedar #cedararrows (next photo) my shot.......my reaction ......me asking my camera person if they saw that shot! Ha ha ha ha #nosightnoproblem #barebow #instinctiveshooting #instinctivearchery #archersofinstagram #targetarchery #targetarcher #indoorrange #indoorarchery #fiskdalema #fiskdale2018 #indoornationals #archerytournament #archery #bowandarrow #becomethearrow

I purchased this #arrowmat made by #archerytargets at arrowmat.com And am pretty pleased with it. It is basically an oversized mouse pad, and was heavy to hang on the spiderweb target at the range, but it got stuck with a variety of #arrows both aluminum and #woodenarrows #podunkhollowarrows and there were no bounce outs at 20 yards. These are advertised as #selfhealingtargets and in the closeup. You can hardly see the holes. We will see how well this holds up when #indoorseason is over! #sofarsogood #ProductReview #archeryproducts #archeryequipment #targetpractice #archeryproductreview #indoorrange #indoortarget #targetarchery #sauktrailarchery #sauktrailbows #sauktrailhighline #woodenbow #archersofinstagram #instinctiveshooting #nosightnoproblem #instinctivearchery #barebow #traditionalarrows #traditionalbow #tradlife

Proceed With Caution, Archery Sexiness Ahead! #vintage #beararchery @beararcheryproducts #kodiakmagnum #kmag #1961kodiakmagnum and a #newtome #bearquiver #quiver #vintagebearbows #vintagearchery #vintagearcheryequipment #beararcherycollector How beautiful do my @podunkhollow15 #podunkhollowarrows #woodenarrows look in that quiver!!??!!? #targetpractice #targetarchery #indoorarchery #collectorsitem #traditionalarrows #traditionalarcherysociety #traditionalarcheryequipment #archersofinstagram #tradbow #recurve #tradbowlife #vintagerecurve #instinctiveshooting #instinctivearchery #nosightnoproblem #aimsmallmisssmall