- ) From ZEN IN THE ART OF ARCHERY By: Eugene Herrigel
~ “The archer ceases to be conscious of himself as the one who is engaged in hitting the bull’s-eye which confronts him. This state of unconscious is realized only when, completely empty and rid of the self, he becomes one with the perfecting of his technical skill, though there is in it something of a quite different order which cannot be attained by any progressive study of the art.” ~
2. ) “Way of the Bow”
Top 10 philosophies on bow hunting by: Mike Sturm
1. The perfect camo is stillness and silence.
2. The perfect scent control is a breeze in your face.
3. Yes your bow has enough power to kill it. Just hit it in the vitals. If that means 10 yards is your limit, so be it.
4. Spend more time tuning arrows than making them pretty.
5. The 2 blade or 3 blade debate is moot. Razor sharp and well placed equals dead regardless.
6. Spend as much time tracking animals as you do shooting your bow.
7. The only way to make a lucky hat is to hunt in it. It will be unlucky until it isn’t.
8. Know how to start a fire, anywhere, any weather.
9. Spend less money on gear and gadgets and invest more time in woodsmanship and observation.
10. Be nice to people you meet in the woods.
3. ) “Create each day anew by clothing yourself with heaven and earth, bathing yourself with wisdom and love, and place yourself in the heart of Mother Nature”. ~ Morihei Ueshiba – Master and founder of Aikido(art of peace)
4.) Wilderness Awareness – Wilderness Culture: How to build a fire ~ Revised 2023
5.) “I have given you many gifts and taught you how to use them. All sorts of plants for medicine & food, weapons and knives to kill the buffalo and use its whole carcass. But you still need to do your job – don’t be lazy.” ~ Head Smashed In Buffalo Jump
6.) Red Feather Archery – A Wilderness guide by: Bad Wolf Howling
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