Making the Bow. Step 1. Choose wood wisely. The basis for any good bow is choosing the right wood. You’ll want to use hard woods such as hickory, oak, and maple.

Find your calm through traditional archery and the art of bow-making. Eric Clem aims one of his creations, an Osage longbow. (Eric Clem) By Dakota Kim. Jan. 12, 2023 11 AM PT .

The bow and arrow is one of humanity’s most primitive weapon systems, right up there with stick attached to rock. Stuart Brown of YouTube’s Ahoy channel explores the history of the bow in ...