Primitive Archer

Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: Gunnar B. on August 07, 2016, 11:45:21 am

Title: Introduction
Post by: Gunnar B. on August 07, 2016, 11:45:21 am

Heya, First off I didnt see an introduction forum so I guess this is the best place to put it if Im wrong please correct me :).  My name is Gunnar I'm 16 Im an avid hunter ,fisherman ,and outdoors man.
Also I collect knives. I love hunting my man way off hunting is with as firearm as of yet I dont own a bow  :( good news is Im getting mine in 2 weeks. But I hunt small game with slingshots and I know it sounds funny but I dont use a wrist rocket I use a powerful hunting  one.  Look forward to meeting all of y'all

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: bubby on August 07, 2016, 12:10:10 pm

Welcome gunnar, any plans to build your own bow?

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: Gunnar B. on August 07, 2016, 12:22:23 pm

I dont know how but I want to learn but my main goal is to flint knap so I can get some arrowheads

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: bubby on August 07, 2016, 12:36:32 pm

This is the place to learn knapping and building bows, where are you from might be a member close for some hands on advice

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: Gunnar B. on August 07, 2016, 01:44:35 pm

I am from Macomb County Michigan

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: bubby on August 07, 2016, 02:10:31 pm

There are some great bowyers in Michigan, most are at elm hall stckbow shoot this weekend

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: Gunnar B. on August 07, 2016, 02:29:23 pm

Like who If i may ask do they have websites honestly Im looking to buy my first bow then make one

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: Pat B on August 07, 2016, 04:26:43 pm

Welcome Gunnar.  The Michiganders will chime in tomorrow. There are both Yoopers and Trolls in our Michigan boys. Some are even pretty nice guys too!   ;)

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: Zuma on August 08, 2016, 12:18:14 pm

Welcome
There are plenty of great folks here.
Most very willing to help new members.
There are tutorials and build alongs on---
You name it :laugh:
Zuma

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: Knotty on August 08, 2016, 10:32:12 pm

Welcome aboard Gunnar! Happy to see another person of my same age here on PA!
If I can help with anything shoot me a PM.

Looking forward to seeing you post in the Flintknapping section aswell!
Many folks that love helping out new-comers!

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: Traxx on August 08, 2016, 11:21:21 pm

Welcome ....
A fellow slinger as well.
I prefer a natural fork shooter :laugh:

Title: Re: Introduction
Post by: Scottski on August 13, 2016, 03:11:21 am

Hello Gunner