These four volumes are packed with articles describing the attributes and challenges of different woods used in making self- bows as well as instructions for the collection and then preparation of those woods for processing. Many of the articles take the reader step by step all the way from collection through to the finished bow of that chosen wood. Others focus on special challenges such as “Cutting Your Own Bow Wood”, “Drying Wood” or “Follow the Grain”.

These four volumes are packed with articles describing the attributes and challenges of different woods used in making self- bows as well as instructions for the collection and then preparation of those woods for processing. Many of the articles take the reader step by step all the way from collection through to the finished bow of that chosen wood. Others focus on special challenges such as “Cutting Your Own Bow Wood”, “Drying Wood” or “Follow the Grain”.

These four volumes are packed with articles describing the attributes and challenges of different woods used in making self- bows as well as instructions for the collection and then preparation of those woods for processing. Many of the articles take the reader step by step all the way from collection through to the finished bow of that chosen wood. Others focus on special challenges such as “Cutting Your Own Bow Wood”, “Drying Wood” or “Follow the Grain”.

These four volumes are packed with articles describing the attributes and challenges of different woods used in making self- bows as well as instructions for the collection and then preparation of those woods for processing. Many of the articles take the reader step by step all the way from collection through to the finished bow of that chosen wood. Others focus on special challenges such as “Cutting Your Own Bow Wood”, “Drying Wood” or “Follow the Grain”.

This book is the third Volume of 6 that are a collection of selected articles describing a variety of the materials used, as well as the processing and application of these natural materials in healing the injured and the sick. The first three volumes cover over fifty different varieties of trees. The next three volumes cover a like number of shrubs, grasses and plants. Medicine Man is the fifth title in a series of such collections. This volume covers trees Spruce through Yew.

This book is the fifth Volume of 6 that are a collection of selected articles describing a variety of the materials used, as well as the processing and application of these natural materials in healing the injured and the sick. The first three volumes cover over fifty different varieties of trees. The next three volumes cover a like number of shrubs, grasses and plants. Medicine Man is the fifth title in a series of such collections. This volume covers shrubs, plants, and grasses Madrone through Tannin.

This book is the fourth Volume of 6 that are a collection of selected articles describing a variety of the materials used, as well as the processing and application of these natural materials in healing the injured and the sick. The first three volumes cover over fifty different varieties of trees. The next three volumes cover a like number of shrubs, grasses and plants. Medicine Man is the fifth title in a series of such collections. This volume covers shrubs, plants, and grasses Agarita through Juniper.

This book is the sixth Volume of 6 that are a collection of selected articles describing a variety of the materials used, as well as the processing and application of these natural materials in healing the injured and the sick. The first three volumes cover over fifty different varieties of trees. The next three volumes cover a like number of shrubs, grasses and plants. Medicine Man is the fifth title in a series of such collections. This volume covers shrubs, plants, and grasses Survival through Yucca.

This book is a collection of selected articles describing the materials used, the processing of those materials, and the craft of making and caring for a variety of bowstrings.

PAINTS & GLUES is packed with articles on collecting and processing earth pigments, plant and berry juices, pine pitch, sinew, rawhide and other materials used in making primitive paints, dyes, stains, varnish and glue as well as the step-by-step procedures in making each of these products. This is the fourth of a series of such collections compiled toto books and volumes that comprise the "Primitive Archer Golden Treasure Series". "Before the introduction of commercial colors, primitive cultures used natural paints and dyes that came from the earth. Those same colors are still available today and, with a little search and some work, you can find and make your own paints." Source of the quote: Author Billy Berger "In our quest to become more self-sufficient, searching out products we can make ourselves can satisfy this need. Hide glue is one of the items that can easily be made on your own ." Source of the quote: Author Mike Yancey.

These four volumes are packed with articles describing the attributes and challenges of different styles and different techniques used in making arrows. Many of the articles take the reader step by step all the way from collection of materials to be used through to the finished arrow. Other articles focus on special challenges such as fletching, cutting nocks and spine testing arrow shafts.

This is Volume 3 of 4 that  are packed with articles describing the attributes and challenges of different styles and different techniques used in making arrows. Many of the articles take the reader step by step all the way from collection of materials to be used through to the finished arrow. Other articles focus on special challenges such as fletching, cutting nocks and spine testing arrow shafts.

This book is a collection of selected articles describing the attributes and challenges of different styles and different techniques used in flintknapping. This is the 21st of a series of such collections compiled into books and volumes that comprise the “Primitive Archer Golden Treasure Series” Articles Include: Making The Desert Side-Notch Point by Billy Berger Glass Buttes Knap-In by Dave Cheney Let’s Make An Arrowhead – Part 3 by John McPherson Back Yard Knap-Ins by Billy Berger Replicating a Selknam Glass Arrow Point and Arrow by John Borgeson Making The Citrus Side Notched Point by Billy Berger Knapadonia by Duane Spangler From The Pit – Flintknapping FAQ by Patrick Blank From The Pit – Flintknapping FAQ by Patrick Blank Iowa Indian Artifact Show by Billy Berger From The Pit – Flintknapping FAQ by Patrick Blank

This book is a collection of selected articles describing the attributes and challenges of different styles and different techniques used in flintknapping. This is the 20th of a series of such collections compiled into books and volumes that comprise the “Primitive Archer Golden Treasure Series” Articles Include: Scary Sharp Serrations by Ryan Gill Let’s Make An Arrowhead – Part 2 by John McPherson Making The Cahokia Point by Billy Berger Rocks to Heart Shots by Ryan Gill Promoting Penetration With a Smooth Transition by Ryan Gill Making The Eastgate Arrow Point by Billy Berger Throwin’ Rocks At ‘Em by Mickey Lotz Building Self Bows and Flintknapping- Tennessee Classic by Stim Wilcox The Obsidian of Annadel and Napa Valley by Sterling Sam From The Pit – Flintknapping FAQ by Patrick Blank

This book is a collection of selected articles describing the attributes and challenges of different styles and different techniques used in flintknapping. This is the 19th of a series of such collections compiled into books and volumes that comprise the “Primitive Archer Golden Treasure Series” Articles Include: Flintknapping Today’s Ancient Craft by John Whittaker Making That Flint Arrowhead by Roger Warmuskerken Through A Beginner’s Eyes by Steven Saffold So, Let’s Make An Arrowhead by John McPherson For The Love of Stone by Billy Berger Stone Impact Fractures by Ben Gillespie Small Town Knapper by Nikki Wetzel Solving The Primitive Arrow Weight Consistency Issues by Randall Ivie Making The Calapooya Arrow Point by Billy Berger Primitive Archery’s Lessons On Stone Tool Use...by Billy Berger Tequila – My Obsidian Obsession by Rollie Johnson From The Pit – Flintknapping FAQ by Patrick Blank From The Pit – FlinkKnapping FAQ by Patrick Blank

BOW MAKING VOLUME 1 These five volumes are packed with articles describing the attributes and challenges of different styles and different techniques and equipment used in making bows. Many of the articles take the reader step by step, with numbered photos, all the way through to the finished bow. Other articles focus on special challenges such as utilizing a variety of bow backing materials, and building horn bows, longbows and war bows. These five volumes are part of a series of such collections compiled into books and volumes that comprise the “Primitive Archer Golden Treasure Series”. “Although we can never return to the days when wild Native Americans roamed free over endless prairies, we can at least touch a fragment of their lost way of life by recreating and using their weapons exactly as they did during those times.” By Billy Berger “This article covers the way I make bows. There are many bowyers, with many methods, often different than those outlined here. Books and videos are readily available, and I encourage you to get them all. The more you learn, the easier bow making becomes. By necessity I could not cover every aspect of bow making in this article- that would take a book – but hopefully I have armed you with enough knowledge that you are able to turn a piece of wood into a bow.” By Mickey Lotz “The entire issue of how wooden bows break in, and what can be done to prevent problems, is a study in how stress can affect a wooden bow. My goal here is to offer some specific examples of stress-related phenomena that others can consider as they develop or refine their own methods." By Paul Comstock

Bow Making Volume 5 Tools and Equipment These five volumes are packed with articles describing the attributes and challenges of different styles and different techniques and equipment used in making bows. Many of the articles take the reader step by step, with numbered photos, all the way through to the finished bow. Other articles focus on special challenges such as utilizing a variety of bow backing materials, and building horn bows, longbows and war bows. These five volumes are part of a series of such collections compiled into books and volumes that comprise the “Primitive Archer Golden Treasure Series”. “Although we can never return to the days when wild Native Americans roamed free over endless prairies, we can at least touch a fragment of their lost way of life by recreating and using their weapons exactly as they did during those times.” By Billy Berger “This article covers the way I make bows. There are many bowyers, with many methods, often different than those outlined here. Books and videos are readily available, and I encourage you to get them all. The more you learn, the easier bow making becomes. By necessity I could not cover every aspect of bow making in this article- that would take a book – but hopefully I have armed you with enough knowledge that you are able to turn a piece of wood into a bow.” By Mickey Lotz “The entire issue of how wooden bows break in, and what can be done to prevent problems, is a study in how stress can affect a wooden bow. My goal here is to offer some specific examples of stress-related phenomena that others can consider as they develop or refine their own methods." By Paul Comstock

Bow Making Volume 4 Longbows and War Bows These five volumes are packed with articles describing the attributes and challenges of different styles and different techniques and equipment used in making bows. Many of the articles take the reader step by step, with numbered photos, all the way through to the finished bow. Other articles focus on special challenges such as utilizing a variety of bow backing materials, and building horn bows, longbows and war bows. These five volumes are part of a series of such collections compiled into books and volumes that comprise the “Primitive Archer Golden Treasure Series”. “Although we can never return to the days when wild Native Americans roamed free over endless prairies, we can at least touch a fragment of their lost way of life by recreating and using their weapons exactly as they did during those times.” By Billy Berger “This article covers the way I make bows. There are many bowyers, with many methods, often different than those outlined here. Books and videos are readily available, and I encourage you to get them all. The more you learn, the easier bow making becomes. By necessity I could not cover every aspect of bow making in this article- that would take a book – but hopefully I have armed you with enough knowledge that you are able to turn a piece of wood into a bow.” By Mickey Lotz “The entire issue of how wooden bows break in, and what can be done to prevent problems, is a study in how stress can affect a wooden bow. My goal here is to offer some specific examples of stress-related phenomena that others can consider as they develop or refine their own methods." By Paul Comstock

WILDERNESS CRAFTS

Volume 2

Implements & Gear

This book is a collection of selected articles describing the attributes and challenges of different wilderness crafts and skills used in creating personal implements and gear as well as the collecting and processing of the materials used in those crafts. This is the twenty-seventh of a series of such collections compiled into books and volumes that comprise the

“Primitive Archer Golden Treasure Series”

ORDER OF ARTICLES

Knife Making: For Richer or Poorer  by Bill Priest-Volume 28, Issue 3

An Ax For Making Stick Bows by Stim Wilcox and Larry Balchen-Volume 28, Issue 5

Applying a Cane Grip by Jonathan Hall-Volume 16, Issue 5

The Use of Flax Twine in Bowmaking by Bartlomiej Grygiel-Volume 30, Issue 1

Birch Bark Canoe by John Lindman-Volume 12, Issue 1

Part II: Assembling The Birch Bark Canoe-by John Lindman-Volume 12, Issue 2

Birch Bark Quiver by Mark St. Louis-Volume 15, Issue 4

Pleasure of The Process by John Sturtevant-Volume 9, Issue 2

“Many of us with an interest in what has been called “primitive” or “natural” archery are attracted to simple things- things that aren’t superficial and don’t have a lot of “bells and whistles.” We enjoy these things instead of buying them. Many of us enjoy making everything we use as we pursue our interests, be they for hunting or targets. This doesn’t mean we won’t use or appreciate items made by others, but sometimes they don’t hold the same meaning as things we’ve crafted ourselves. I think many times some of us enjoy the process of making all these wonderful things as much or more than actually having them or using them.” By John Sturtevant “I was first drawn to cane as a bow grip because I was searching for a grip that was sweat proof, waterproof, low maintenance, and would provide a firm gripping surface. Rubber sleves were out because the aesthetics of them were not appealing. I first saw  rattan used as a grip on the cover of The Traditional Bowyer’s Bible, Vol. 3, and I first used rattan, or cane, as a grip on my lemonwood composite bow (Primitive Archer Magazine, Feb/Mar 2007). I thought I would write some detailed instructions on how to apply a cane grip to a bow.” By Jonathan Hall “So, get ready and we’ll build a knife or two that will razzle dazzle all your friends, regardless of your skill set,  or what your current economic situation may be. You can add your own twist as imagination allows. Here’s how.”  By Bill Priest

WILDERNESS CRAFTS

Volume 1

Implements & Gear

This book is a collection of selected articles describing the attributes and challenges of different wilderness crafts and skills used in creating personal implements and gear as well as the collecting and processing of the materials used in those crafts. This is the twenty-seventh of a series of such collections compiled into books and volumes that comprise the “Primitive Archer Golden Treasure Series”

ORDER OF ARTICLES

Pottery: Another Ancient Art by Andrew Heiny .Volume 28, Issue 6

Pottery: Another Ancient Art   Part II by Andrew Heiny..…Volume 28, Issue 6

Coal Burning: Creating Wooden Containers by Jean and Josh Mckinley…Volume 25, Issue

A Modern Split Cane Quiver by A.J. Hendershott…Volume 28 Issue 4

Dyeing to Make A Quiver Strap by A.J. Hendershott…Volume 28, Issue 3

West Virginia Black Ash Baskets by Jim Eaves…Volume 14, Issue 3

Eye Candy Cane by Tim Ott…Volume 27, Issue 5

Making An Archer’s Thumb Ring by Robert E. Dohrenwend…Volume 8, Issue 3

Milkweed Cordage by Rollie Johnson…Volume 16, Issue 3

These books are a collection of selected articles describing the attributes and challenges of different wilderness crafts and skills used in creating personal implements and gear as well as the collecting and processing of the materials used in those crafts. This is the twenty-seventh of a series of such collections compiled into books and volumes that comprise the “Primitive Archer Golden Treasure Series” This collection includes the follwing: Implements and Gear - 2 Volumes Paints and Glues - 1 Volume