Whenever archers get together there are always those among them who would have us believe because our ancestors shot a bow five thousand or fifty thousand years ago that we moderns can shoot a bow instinctively and all that we have to do to hit a mark or bag our buck is to take a deep breath, look at the target, draw the arrow back to the ear, and let fly.

Preface: The ever-increasing number of those who purchase archery equipment for the first time and the constantly recurring requests for information on both shooting technique and equipment have prompted the author to assemble this material in which is set forth in simple non-technical language the essentials which will serve as a guide to the beginner in the purchase of suitable equipment and will also provide instruction in shooting techniques and tips on hunting.