The Complete Book of Bowhunting

by Chuck Adams, Chuck Adams

Modern bowhunting is a highly rewarding sport. Shooting equipment is better than ever, archery seasons are incredibly long, and game populations are often large in areas where conventional gun hunting is severely restricted. Add to these advantages the age-old thrill and challenge of hunting with primitive tools, and it's no surprise that bowhunting is one of America's most popular outdoor pastimes. Contrary to widespread belief, the basics of bowhunting are relatively easy to master - provided a would-be archer receives some practical instruction from a qualified expert. Chuck Adams is such an expert. He is nationally recognized as a skillful bow hunter and talented writer - a winning combination that is evident in "The Complete Book of Bowhunting". This book is a practical, easy-to-follow, profusely illustrated manual guaranteed to help beginner and expert alike, a manual that mixes facts with entertaining anecdotes from Adams' personal experience in the field. Beginning with basics, the author discusses necessary bowhunting equipment, including bows, arrows, clothing and accessories. He then explains in detail how this gear is used, beginning with a capsule course on bow-shooting techniques and following with the finer points of using various bowhunting items to best advantage. Finally, Adams concentrates on the hunt itself, leading the reader through techniques necessary for taking various animals and birds, tips on shooting at game, what to do after a shot and the merits of selective hunting with archery gear.

298 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1978