Anyone on here go on this site? Is it worth checking out? How long have they been around?

Since 1989. Great magazine but haven't used the electronic version yet.

Yep. Steve Hulsey started the magazine in 1989.

Nice magazine if you like primitive archery. I don't think it's as good as it once was however.

I met most of my best friends in my life on that site many years ago. I don't use it anymore because its not secure and soon it wont be supported by our browsers. This site is right behind them in regard to insecurity. Update or go down is looming.

Over thirty years now. Time flies when you're having fun.

All the forums have been in a big decline as far as traffic and participation goes. But back in the day Primitive Archer was the go to n most busiest site. If you wanted to keep up with the traffic there you had to be on every hour of the day if you didn't wanna miss any of the action. Heck before it was number one leatherbrawl ruled...lol.

Is there any new primitive bow making sites today?

There's Facebook groups....Facebook=barf to me tho imho

Didn't the first mag come out in '91? I know I have it somewhere.

PA is a good site. Also there magazine. John

If you have any desire to make your own wood bows...PA is a great place to get help.

Yes PA has the same grumpy old men with tons of knowledge about bows. Arvin

Yes, I do. Wrote many articles for them. "Primitive" archery is my interest. Jawge

Been on PA for several years. Mostly for the flintknapping threads.

Lots of experience there on making primitive equipment. Everyone very willing to share their knowledge.

I have really enjoyed my time there. I’ve meet really good people. Learned so many things about so many things.

They have a Bow section that is probably its most popular section.

They have a arrow section that I learned so much from.

They have a flint knapping section

A primitive skills section

A forge section

There’s a hunting and shooting section that I found helpful and some neat hunting stories and pictures to. Also lots of good tips.

A around the campfire section where you can start any topic as long as it isn’t politics or religion.

There are a few simpler rules to keep thing civil. Also no selling anything. There is however a trade section where you can offer trades or ask for something you would like to trade for.

Like Arvin said. A bunch of the same old grumpy guys as on here that really know how to make selfbows and would like nothing more than to see others learn their secrets.

It’s a little bit of a hassle to make your first couple post with some questions you answer to stop spammers but after a few post that goes away.

It ebbs and flows. I have meet a lot of people there. Some have gone. Some find another interest. Some have gone to other social media places. Some have left for the reason Pearl mentioned, Some have gone to the happy hunting grounds. There are always new ones joining to.

Right now I would say the site is a bit slow. But I hope it stays up and maybe draws some of my old friends back. I know they are supposed to get a new more secure server

Bjrogg

Oh they also have a build along section where people did all kinds of build alongs. They are invaluable. Unfortunately some of the older ones are missing the pictures. That’s a real bummer. Bjrogg

Also a section for events and meets

Found my copy of the first magazine issued. Copyright 1992.

Posting photo's is a chore but other than that it is a very nice sight.

It is my main go to place to learn and help provide bow making information.

Years ago we saw some really poorly made and tillered bows posted on the site, man, things have changed as wood bow making knowledge has advanced. Now you see down right works of art and staves that were never intended for a bow because of all the flaws turned into marvelously tillered bows.

What these guys are turning out now is downright amazing.There are some european bowyers on the site that always produce flawless bows.

There has been a lot of experimenting in heat treating and reflexing staves that has advanced selfbow making in leaps and bounds. All is chronicled on the PA site.

It is a great place to haunt if you are thing about making a selfbow and are a little short on knowledge.

Look up the bow of the month contest to see just how good these guys are.

Yes love it too ,,lots to learn over there lots of history lessons enjoy JeffW

Been around for 30+ years, I am on it every day and love it.Great place and great people with lots knowledge and love to share it. Pappy

Pappy's Live is Good thread is up to 1185 pages, the chronicles of Twin Oaks and the adventures of members and visitors with stories and pictures, refreshed by Pappy almost every Monday morning. No place on earth like it and my first internet destination every Monday.

Well everything is a chore for a new guy on that site. What’s with those silly questions? I still haven’t been able to post anything. Pictures? That’s a chore too. Didn’t have that much trouble getting on stickbow. Sounds like it’s worth the trouble though.

lol I know what you are say Don. Sometimes I think it was easier to make a selfbow. If you have to much trouble pm me here. I will try to give you a hand. After you become a member and make a few posts all that stuff goes away.

Bjrogg

Great site. Never had any issues with posting pictures or video links. Check it out almost everyday. Worth checking out just for Life is Good posts by Pappy. I believe the site will be updating shortly.

They are working on up grades and to secure the site, just takes a little time, also the questions go away after a few times, it is meant to keep the spammers off, the spammers are not going to answer questions to be able to post, to many easier places for them and it seem to be working, very little spam.It's like anywhere else once you learn the ropes it's easy to get around on it and lots of info for sure.Pic. just need to be down sized and you can only post 4 at a time other than that fairly easy, if I can get around on it , anyone can. LOL.What I like about it is it is a peaceful place [mostly] No religion, politics,no name calling , you can voice you opinion but everyone is nice about it, just a nice change from a lot I have seen. Pappy

Well I don't know how to down size photo's so it is a problem on any site that I get on that doesn't do it for you. This site does that so it is easy for me.

But PA is still a pretty good site to view.

I guess I have to downsize here to Jon. Must not require quite as much of a downsize as PA though. Sometimes they will post here but not there . I just use a downsizing app on my phone. I change amount of pixels but not size of photo.

Bjrogg

PS like Pappy said. If I can do it I’m pretty sure anyone can figure it out.

I guess that's why I view a lot more than I post on the PA site. Extra steps to post pics. I made a folder to store pics that have been reduced just for PA so I don't have to do again. I do like the fact that I can post multiple pics per post though. John

Primitive Archer has been My 1st stop, every Morning for many Years ! Bob

Same here and first stop on PA is to check to see if there is a new post on 'Life is Good" thread. Good way to start the day, PA and a cup of coffee.

I have been a member for several years and have picked up a lot of good info there.

A lot of very talented people.

I enjoy going in there just to see the bows people are making. I enjoy the primitive skills section too.

Don it’s a little slow there right now, but you can look back and find some really cool stuff.

Also a lot more than just bows.

Bjrogg

Thanks Brian I’ll have to check that out.

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