The Birth of a Bowhunter

[Rancid Crabtree]

After the seminar, we enjoyed a little live music and then it was time to head back to the tipi. This was our view for the night.



Josh and I talked for quite a while about archery and bowhunting and form and practice. When he quit responding, (fell asleep) I turned in as well.

this was the early morning view at 6:30 a.m. Things start early at Compton.





The club provides a big breakfast for the campers. For a few dollars we fueled up for a day of shooting. After breakfast we hit the vendor area. If it had anything to do with traditional archery, it was for sale at Compton.

Bows from every maker on the planet.





As well as every accessory.





They had flint knappers and bowyers showing folks how to make your own gear.



I bought an Osage Orange stave that was seasoned for 2 years. I hope to turn this into a project bow. If I cut it off at the yellow line, it will be 72 inches long.





Next we hit the display of Boradheads put on by the American Broadhead Collectors Club. It filled an entire building and had every broadhead every made over the last 80 years. This was a neat historical trip. It was entertaining to see what has been sold over the years as the "Next Great" broadhead. Many only sold for a year and fizzled out. Other designs like the Bear Razorhead are still going strong. The collectors catalog and document every head ever made. It was very impressive. What I am showing here in less than 1/20th of the total collection on display.