Archery, an ancient art and sport, has captivated the human imagination for centuries. There is definitely something uniquely fulfilling about crafting your own bow and arrow, even if it’s just for play! Suddenly we are transformed into Legolas, Robin Hood; Katniss or Ygritte, depending on your age and frame of reference (Team Legolas over here).
Besides being entertaining, learning the basic concepts and skills behind making bows and arrows could greatly increase your odds of getting meat in a survival situation. For our purposes, however, these are just for fun — our next step is making a target for target practice!
Video Credit: Emily Marbaix.