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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.

Primitive Archery

How to Use the Atlatl Spear Thrower

The Atlatl (pronounced at-latal or atal-atal) is becoming more popular each year with archers looking for a new challenge. While the atlatl is not the same as a bow and arrow, similarities do exist. The atlatl is an ancient weapon predating the bow and arrow. Essentially, it’s a throwing device using a spear (known as… Read More

Snakeskin Backing a Bow

snakeskin backing bows

By: Dale Karch and Todd Smith Add a touch of the unique and exotic to your bow with a snakeskin backing. How do you put snakeskins on a bow? Great question! Snakeskin Backings are a beautiful addition to any bow. You can either purchase them or capture them yourself. The snake skins must be dry… Read More

All You Wanted to Know About Primitive Archery

Primitive Archery

Primitive Archery really takes Archery back to the basics by adding Stone to the Traditional “Stick & String” equation. The needs of the primitive archer are simple. They work with simple hand tools making primitive bows, primitive arrows, stone arrowheads, and the like. When it comes to bows, there’s a gray line between primitive and… Read More