The Paul Schafer book that has been carefully crafted by Bob Windauer is close to being finished. The text is done and Bob is working diligently on the cover along with other images that are being integrated throughout the book. Bob gave me the green light to share this update just this morning and I can tell you the Schafer book will be well worth the wait. I have had the opportunity to read through it, it's truly an amazing read. Bob has done an incredible job writing this book, stand by for a release date!

WOW !! Can't wait till I can buy it!

Who gets the proceeds?

Assuming it is self published, there won't be much for proceeds, from what I hear that is an expensive process.

oz

(nothing implied) I didnt know if he has family etc participating.Yes you are right-probably not a big money maker.

Holy smoke!!!

Online publishing is actually cheaper, depending on what you want as a final product. Be good to see the content of that book and who all contributed to it. I know the Wensel guys hunted with Paul and knew him well. I'll be watching to see the reviews.

Looking forward to it

It will be a great read Mike! Hope you are doing well my friend.

looking forward to this, count me in fer a copy...

As for proceeds I would hope they can at least cover their expenses. As we all know this is a niche market at best.

I'm looking forward to it.

Yes count me in. I have one of the last bows he completed. Love it. I remember hearing about him as a kid. This is awesome that a book will be coming out

Should be awesome

Thanks Kevin, same to you buddy!

Please keep us updated on where and when we can purchase.

Will do Eric.

Been waiting for a long time on this one.

I spent a couple hour listening to the Wensels during an afternoon where I should have been chasing pigs during one of their pig gigs. They told me some incredible stories about Paul and other some other well known bowhunters. Some of those stories about Paul will never make it to any books. Nothing bad really, just some some stories about his nature.

can't wait to get a copy! Met him a couple times--great guy!

Looking forward to it! No doubt it will be a good read.

Funny how things work, was cleaning out a file cabinet yesterday and ran across the Aug/Sept 1993 TBM with Paul on the cover.

I’d like to read it

Any update Limbow on the release date for the book?

Please keep us posted and bring it back to the top as a lot of us aren't on our computers everyday especially during hunting season

Please take it to the top.

I am really happy to hear this. Many years ago I spoke to Paul about his bows.

Gotta read that! Thanks.

I will be in for two copies.

TTT... any update on the book Limbow?

Is Bob Windauer David's brother. I had a longbow made by Dave that was 62 inches long. Dave never made a 62 inch longbow except for one time someone talked him into making about a half dozen. Dave is a very accomplished longbow builder.

DDave

And as good at checkering as anyone. My father was very good and Dave is his equal.

DDave

Oly-

Bob Windauer is Dave's father. The most recent update on the book is that the cover is being designed. I have seen a few updated versions. It's all coming together!!

Ill definitely buy a copy of that book..... I always admired him!!

Fantastic!

Awesome . I will be picking up a copy .

Wanted to take this thread to the top with another update! I spoke to Bob Windauer this evening and he informed me that the Paul Schafer book is near completion. The cover has been carefully designed and images have been placed throughout the book of Paul and many of his hunts.

I fully expect the book to be available in the next month or two. Check back here for the release date and links to where it can be purchased.

I created a Schafer SIlvertip Fan Club page on facebook a few years ago, it's a page filled with SIlvertip owners that have shared their hunting stories while hunting with a SIlvertip bow. Updates and links will also be posted there. Here is a link, copy and paste into your browser. https://www.facebook.com/groups/965825693508855/

Exciting news!!

I'm all in!!!

Kevin, are you saying a couple of months or a couple of years, ha. ??

Long over due !!

Felix,

Ha! A couple of months from what I can tell. The book is essentially done, Bob is just tying up loose ends(copyright etc.) and then printing will begin. It's been in the works for a number of years from what I can tell by old threads on different trad sites. It's exciting to see it coming together!! Take care my friend, shoot straight!

Best, Kevin in Michigan

Thanks for the update Kevin. Hope all is well. Looking forward to the book

Thanks Kevin, Happy Hunting

Thats great news..... Ive been looking forward to it for quite awhile. Thanks

Long, long overdue. I'm sure it'll be worth the wait.

Any further word on the book?

Couple more years I heard.

2 friends of mine that wanted the book are already passed away.they will know the story directly from Paul.

Can't wait to get my hands on a copy!

The Paul Schafer book is available!!! Here is the link on Dave and Bet's website.

http://www.schafersilvertipbows.com/bookstore/kyxbp2yuqcqa9yf9g0li9 mhqiwccng? fbclid=IwAR2c9fUvGOjDlCOwOwOVDBv9MngUhZMW4OvU4G4GEmZpYKEStlT4qA- c5hg

You can also go to the Silvertip website and click on "bookstore" to get your copy.

just order one from silvertip ,,,,, sweet...........

Just placed an order!

There is a heck of a nice tribute to Paul on the Silvertip website listed above by Barry Wensel under the tributes. I had heard a few of the stories, but had no idea.

There is a heck of a nice tribute to Paul on the Silvertip website listed above by Barry Wensel under the tributes. I had heard a few of the stories, but had no idea.

Sorry about the double post.

Kevin, thanks for the update ordered a couple, for now??

Thanks for the update, just ordered!

Does anyone know how many pages.

Page count is 323 pages!! So much great material.

just ordered mine should be a great read

ordered mine, thanks to Robert and all who made this possible

cant wait ..I ordered mine 2 seconds ago. he was a hero of mine. RIP

Order done

Ordered two. One for friends bday

My number is 00110, or #110. I'll try to breath til it gets here. Paul was a definite inspiration to me and many others.

Up!!

I received Copy #2, and immersed myself in it last evening; so far, it has been great, Bob Windauer has some great writing skills. Many of the individuals in the book, I have met personally, while hunting across Montana a few years back with Dave Windauer. Great Read for anyone!

I have one on the way. I can't wait!

Me too

Anxiously awaiting my copy. Maybe today?

looks like a good read, so I am going to get a book since I love books,,, what about his friend Bart,,, how could you disappear from this world penniless, from what this guy had going for him, and the world he was allowed to live in.....

I only say this from what I have read about the guy, with all the advantages that guy had, and his degrees, and I look at myself, that was on his own at 15, and what it took me to get thru school and beyond.....

something wrong there

I never understood that either.

I'm number 37 and haven't received it yet. Hopefully soon!

Number 110 showed up today in Texas.

Ground Hunter, are you referring to Bart or Paul? Either way, not sure what you’re getting at.

Not sure what number order I am but looking forward to reading the book. Should be a great read.

md5252, I believe ground hunter is refering to Bart Schleyer.

The book is great, does anyone know if the footage for any of Paul's hunts is still available?

Not that unusual, particularly not for the post war generation, the boomers. Anyone remember Hippies? Often people to whom a lot is given search out the things that are not given. So if you are alone in the world at 15, you strive for success, academic and/or financial. There are always those born with a silver spoon in their mouths who try for the opposite lifestyle out of challenge or attraction.

The fact he hunted Africa as a teen could also be part of it. I know a few people who had major adventures as teens like sailing around the world, who never managed to pick up regular lives. Like people who fight in wars and find regular life is too ordinary. If you read adventure stories post WWII. Survivors attempt all kinds of loony things. My favorite for nuttyness were these guys who drove around the world in an amphibious jeep. The Jeep wasn't really up to the ocean crossings so they built a superstructure on the jeep which almost had them baked to death in the middle east. There was a lot of restlessness at that time.

You can't be a full time adventurer and also be deep in a career, though career is adventure enough for many.

On the negative, there are also people who throw themselves deeply into certain activities, because they left conventional success too late, and they have no choice but some kind of sideline most never pursue. I guess that can be the "something wrong" part, along with even worse alternatives.

At my stage in life, I can only dream of going to and living in some of the places Paul and Bart did.

I truly am regretful that I was not able to meet Mr. Schafer. Just finished "Silvertip" and this book has effected me more than any that I can remember. Like many I have read some of the articles, and tributes over the years, but this book is an exceptional remembrance of the man and a life well lived.

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