MAKING A BOW AND ARROW - Part 2

Articles In This Section:

· WITH YOUR TOMAHAWK IN THE WOODS

· THE TOTEM POLE

· THE BOOMERANG - Part 1

· THE BOOMERANG - Part 2

· MAKING A BOW AND ARROW - Part 1

· MAKING A BOW AND ARROW - Part 2

· TRICKS WITH A LASSO - Part 1

· TRICKS WITH A LASSO - Part 2

· TRICKS WITH A LASSO - Part 3

The Arrows

The length of your arrows can vary from 22 to 30 inches. The longer your bow, the longer your arrows should be. They should not be thicker than -5/16 of an inch. Hardwood is preferred, but you can use a very tough softwood if necessary. To be sure that they will fly well, stabilize your arrows with feathers. Aiming

An arrow does not travel in a straight line for more than a very short distance. As it loses speed, it starts to fall in a slow curve. You must aim so that the arrow's path of flight, or trajectory, brings it to the target.

Aim as shown in the illustration.

You can make a target from moist earth or weave one with braided straw. Whenever you are shooting, be sure no one is standing between you and the target, or even in the area in which the arrow can go astray.

If you take care of your bow and arrows, protecting them from moisture, they will last a long time.