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Welcome to the 3Rivers Archer's Den

Archer's Den

Welcome to the Archer's Den. Here you will find a gathering of traditional archery stories, tips and techniques, trophy animals taken with traditional bows, and plenty more. Stay a while and learn something. We hope you enjoy and even submit a trophy of your own, or leave a comment on a post.

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How to Load a Traditional Muzzleloader

For enthusiasts of historical firearms and traditional shooting sports, using a black powder muzzleloader provides a unique experience and a connection to the past. Loading and firing these classic firearms requires a certain level of knowledge and skill to ensure safety and accuracy. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned shooter, this guide will walk […]

My Project with Fred Bear

By Fred Eichler Ever since my job as a young man working in the pro shop and museum at Bear Archery, I have felt a closeness to the company that still bears the founder’s name. His presence is still felt at the factory and Bear Archery still uses Fred in their promotions, which to me is […]

Getting Ready for the Season

by Fred Eichler A lot of fellow traditional bowhunters ask me what I do to get ready for hunting season or what my practice regimen is. In truth, practicing for the season never really stops for the guy that doesn’t want it to. What I mean is that it takes effort, dedication, and sacrifice to make […]

Traditional Experiences

by Fred Eichler I am often asked my opinion on what the most challenging animal to hunt with a traditional bow is. It is not an easy answer. I have had some hunts where the most difficult animal to hunt were the ones everyone told me would be easy. Caribou for example have been super tough for me […]

Why Traditional?

by Fred Eichler It constantly surprises me how many times people ask me why I like shooting traditional equipment so much. The answer is easy. There are really two main reasons I like traditional equipment. It is fun, and in my opinion, it is often the easiest way to harvest an animal. I am in no way bashing […]

Bowfishing is Fun!

I bit on the bowfishing bug early in life. I am known for taking things to the extreme and bowfishing was no different. It started with carp and then I graduated to sharks, stingrays, alligators, gar and all sorts of fish. It is not only fun but you can also pack some great meat in […]

Shooting Methods and Learning to Shoot Traditional Archery

Whether you’re aiming for the gold or placing an arrow in the vitals of a whitetail, you need to learn the basic shooting methods for traditional archery. After learning the basics, you then need to decide on a style that best fits you. There are many different styles for shooting traditional bows and it can […]

Dave Echterling Promoted to Customer Relations and Sales Manager

Dave Echterling Promoted to Customer Relations and Sales Manager

3Rivers Archery is proud to announce the promotion of Dave Echterling, longtime 3Rivers Archery Technical Expert, to his new position on our management team as our Customer Relations and Sales Manager. “I’m very excited to fill this role,” Dave says. “We have a really good team in place.” Background in Archery Dave has been shooting […]

Archery Books and DVDs

Fred Bear DVD collection

By: Dale Karch and Todd Smith At 3Rivers Archery we know bows. We know quivers, arrows, broadheads, points, bow and arrow making tools, outdoor gear, and much, much more. But there are other products we sell that may not initially spring to mind when considering archery gear. We’re talking about books and DVDs. 3Rivers Archery […]

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