Some people may disagree with this, but what I have learned is... Feathers need not be split or of wings to be effective on arrows. GASP! Take a look at the picture. Lashed like this, even the tail feather can be used. The advantages of this style are: You could use only 1 or 2 feathers, Only one length of wrap is needed to secure, The top is free to be pushed to … [Read more...] about Primitive Arrows With Feathers
Archives for October 2018
Use Inner Tubes to Protect Your Tools
One way I keep my tools protected is with inner tubes from bicycle tires. Just cut the tube and wrap it around your tools. It works a charm. (They also make great "ranger bands".) … [Read more...] about Use Inner Tubes to Protect Your Tools
Quick Extra Shell Carrier/Tab
Here's a quick project you can do to get a few extra rounds easily at your fingertips. I hunt mainly with single round weapons. My .22lr is no exception and I was thinking "wouldn't it be nice to have a few rounds at my fingertips" and so the carrier/tab was born. I tie the tab securely to my sling or to my haversack strap for easy access. This is a project you can make with … [Read more...] about Quick Extra Shell Carrier/Tab
Birch Bark and Many Uses
The Birch tree is a very special gift with almost endless uses. For as long as there have been birch trees, Native Americans have recognized the special uses to which the bark of this tree could be put. Some examples: Fire, Water, Shelter, Tools, Medicine, Containers, and MORE can be made from this natural wonder Old ways, keeping them alive. … [Read more...] about Birch Bark and Many Uses
How to Raise Your Bow Making Game
by RAISING ITS GRAIN! I like to add a dark alcohol based based stain to my Osage self bows when the build is near completed, this trick does a few things~ It makes the early growth rings much darker so I can see them much clearer The stain is alcohol based so it dries very quickly and will not add much moisture to the bow if any The stain helps lift any slivers of … [Read more...] about How to Raise Your Bow Making Game
Cord Wrap
I believe cord wrapping is a very overlooked skill because, when you understand how it works, "cord wrap" can be used for many things. It could be a net needle, a primitive fishing reel attached to a branch, or it could manage your smallest of cord that you carry in a neat package. Check it out: … [Read more...] about Cord Wrap
Candle Lantern With Soda Can
Here's a cool little project you can make with a soda can. And you can find these EVERYWHERE, even in the forest. If you make it like this, it can direct the light, be sheltered from winds and be hung safely Don't be caught in the dark! … [Read more...] about Candle Lantern With Soda Can