Robin Hood by way of the TV series but it was really when I read “Hunting the Hard Way” . I already was shooting a bow but in my freshman year of HS I found the book in our school library. After reading the book and watching Fred Bear and Ben Pearson shorts on “ Jim Thomas Outdoors” on WGN TV I was hooked. Not like I am now, I used to shoot firearms as well.

Flash back to early 60’s. There was an article in the Chicago Tribune about HH hunting those birds in IL. The author claimed he didn’t score. I found that hard to believe about HH. Still wonder to this day if story was accurate? I do know from experience it’s harder than it looks. It took me several tries before I connected.

Another nice find. Except for some wear on the grip wrap and shelf plate looks like the bow was well cared for. Always wondered about those bows. Out West here we didn’t see many different makers bows. Wasn’t the maker from Iow?

Looks familiar but my issue choosing the “perfect” bow. It’s even worse when I can’t make up my mind what style, Recurv, LB, one piece, 2 piece, 3 piece, and so on.

I have seen a picture of HH when he was hunting in Utah wearing a knit pull down hat.

I liked reading the article but also all the other cool stuff in the magazine.

That’s kind of a rare bow. I have seen a couple over the years. Haven’t seen anyone shoot one since the mid 70’s. Didn’t Ben Pearson make those for Hill?