For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Please advise. Anyone know of any info on building a bow with a similar design to the Hill bows ? That makes Hill's feat truly impressive since he used only cedar wood arrows. A few small scratches. A rattail file, flat file, and sanding paper are the only tools you will need.. Dont really care for Byron Ferguson. Is anyone here using a Hill Style Bow? I have to agree. Years ago I had a Northen Mist string fallow bowcant remember the model. Top Rated Plus. We would never knowingly se Used. Great Plains - "El Dorado" - 35@28 - 68" - 16897. - Thomas Jefferson. And by the way, Fred and Howard Hill got along fine.dont know who told you Fred hated himit was not so. One piece longbow. Vancouver, March 2, 2023 - Element79 Gold Corp. (CSE:ELEM) (OTC:ELMGF) (FSE:7YS) ("Element79 Gold", the "Company") announces that it has engaged new marketing providers as contracts with its former service providers are completing. TheLegendStick is designed after a bow Howard took with him to Africa. You can assume this bow has straight limbs and t USED - Right handed. [22], Hill was married only once. Right Handed. The only reason I like my Wesley better is that it was the first custom bow I ever had, so sentiment figures in. 1-Piece longbow. You're the only other members of the 5+ kids club that I know. My 5th kid is due in two weeks. You found yourself a good lady. 1-Piece longbow. I became a Howard fan after watching Errol Flynns Robin Hood. I'll see about finding a good picture of it. I've had several HHs, presently have a 68" Big Five that's 57# @ 29". There are occasionally some great deals. Champion archer Howard Hill was born in Wilsonville, Alabama, on November 13, 1899. . I watched his "Hitting 'em Like Howard Hill" video thousands of times. I am sure that because of him many hunters took up archery. The combination of Yew/Boo really performs, and looks good doing it. I'll probably regret selling this one. 7-17. Thinning the herd, as I have to many longbows. [10] Later, after getting married in 1922, Hill and his wife moved to Florida. Tembo: The Legendary Howard Hill / Points on Arrows Traditional Archery DVD is in very good condition. [16] He produced several short documentaries that highlighted other difficult trick shots. (7), White Bison (1), Strunk (1), Morrison Three (3) laminations work super and you don't get the decreased performance and feel of the extra layers of glue as you will in the four (4) or five (5) lamination models. Of the many bows I have owned, it is the last I would part with. That is the HH I love. That is how I picked up my Northern Mist. Longbows. The grip is narrow and deep like Howard's unless otherwise requested. Bruce. The Howard Hill bamboo bow is to the serious minded bowhunter what the bamboo flyrod is to the purist fisherman! . Three piece longbow. You can assume this bow has straight limbs and that the bow is safe and sh USED - Left handed. If you were a child of the fifties, you would have a different perspective. We would never knowingly se Used. (1), High Meadows (1), Foley One piece longbow. Some scratches and dings but in pretty good condition. Howard Hill Tembo Bamboo Long Bow 60 pound, left handed. It has been a great emotion to see again this movie now, because I am a bow hunter and Howard Hill is a legend.Now I can see this movie all the time I wish. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. There was so much other stuff that was all for the movie and very little if any true hunting. Nevertheless, Hill's accuracy was otherwise so precise that he routinely hit extremely small targets in both live and filmed demonstrations. He was a director and producer, known for Tembo (1952), The Bandit of Sherwood Forest (1946) and Art of Archery (1951). The bow was quite a looker and . You can assume this bow has straight limbs and USED - Right handed. They are feather light in the hand and have excellent maneuverability. 5 check-ins. I wouldnt mind having that Rocky Mountain bighorn. Sam Fadala with a gobbler and a classic style longbow built by John Schulz, protg of Howard Hill. Several people made comments that Hill considered the shooting for the movie almost as fake as we all do. I watched Tembo at the Strand Theater in Shreveport Louisiana back in the early 50s with my Dad and Mother. Win1885, very nice bow. I took a chance and bought it for a great price and have been very happy. I have a Redman I like very much because I like the looks of yew and it is a time honored core material, but I also like any Hill I have owned. (1), Sky sorry hill fans, Ive never liked the man:? This threadVan. Designed after Howard's bow, "Sweetheart", it is carefully constructed of 4 tempered bamboo laminations for a maximum of smoothness, resilience, and cast which cannot be equaled in ANY wood. I ran into a guy that's made laminated recurves. USED - Right handed. The sleeve comes in the two sizes only and the bottom portion slips up into the top for weather protection. You can assume this bow has straight limbs and that the bow is safe and sho Used. Howard Hill Redman - 64@28 - 66" - RC66184 Howard Hill. There are very few people who would do those things nowadays since we have the luxury of history to review, and a completely different mindset. I know good longbows can get pricey but hunting with a longbow is on my bucket list. I wish Art Youngs Alaska Adventure had been filmed 30 years later( I mean with sound and without the Charlie Chaplin frame jumping effect) It would be traditional Archerys ultimate masterpiece in my book of course:). The arrow went right where you were aiming. [22] According to some historical accounts, the Anglo-Saxon king, Harold II, died in the fighting after being "struck in the eye" by a Norman arrow. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a2a97e9dd6d7873 I have 2 Wesley Specials, 2 Cheetahs, and 1 Big Five. The "Cheetah" and the "Half Breed" are my favorites. I dont like to feel as though I have been tricked in someway and that is always the way I feel when I see Howard or even Byron! These straight-end longbows give you speed, stability and cast. Made by Craig Ekin, Hamilton, Montana. numberblocks tvokids scratch. Bottom line is that I was also disappointed with Tembo and the other Hill films I have seen . You can assume this bow has straight limbs and tha USED - Right handed. I was aware he was a bowyer at Howard Hill Archery from 1968 to 1974 before starting out his own business making the American Longbow. (1), Big Jim i would like to know that !! Next question: back set, straight or string follow ? You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. Thats not only the way they did it back then, its also the way its done now in all movies:PVan. You can assume this bow has straight limbs and that the bow is safe and USED - Left handed. You ll love the "Redman" I have that now and it resonates with me every time I look at it. George D. Stout wrote: I will never understand how we can judge folks we didnt know. Im sure everyone here would be very interested in hearing about it. I will never understand how we can judge folks we didnt know. Refinished with hunter finish. It is not my fastest bow, nor is it the one I shoot best, but it is definitely the one I shoot the most, enjoy the most, and most want to master. On Your Own Adventures seems to be a good show too. Two piece longbow. Right Handed. Okay, okay. Grip is worn but otherwise the bow is in great condition. Post count: 27 #37444. We're planning on making a form to copy the Howard Hill straight limb longbow. My main hunting bow is a Northern Mist Classic, 68 inches, 56# at 28 inches. "ML-10". (1), Doug Duncan SteveMcD wrote: Van, George. Oh well, maybe we will cut his trail in the Happy Hunting Grounds.. Last edited: Jun 26, 2022. You can assume this bow has straight li NEW - Right handed. Thanks again ! Hill's father crafted a bow and set of arrows for his son out of white oak and river cane, and he started shooting when he . I have read HtHW and like the info in the book and I shoot the same way as said in the book but I have the DVD of Tembo and dont think I would watch it again. As for Byron Ferguson, a true gentlemen and an excellent ambassador of Archery. More pics available. Two piece longbow. You can assume this bow has straight limbs and that the bow is sa Used. I really like this style bow and I have several. You must be logged in to reply to this topic. Hell, I was only about 5 years old and was smart enough to know the difference between a movie and real life. I saw a photo of an all wood Hill bow, I think it's on the Howard Hill Shooters site. Right Handed. show contact info. . (3), Redbud Hollow Bows Then there was the lion I believe that was tied to a tree so Howard could shoot it with an arrow, and that did for me I lost all respect for the Legrnd Howard Hill and his movies. He was inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame in Birmingham in 1971, the Archery Hall of Fame in Springfield, Missouri, in 1972; and into the Bowhunters Hall of Fame in Squaw Valley, California, in 1975. Howard Hill. You can assume this bow has straight limbs and that the Used. In 1952, when Hill returned to Auburn to promote "Tembo," his documentary about bow hunting, . Pronghorn - 62@28 - 60" - PROS6260DA The cheetah and the crocodile is tapered, and they also have more rounded belly corners. A different time. a 65# bow should shoot at least 180 fps and may exceed that minimum considering variables in bow length, draw length, and arrow weight). Used. He established the record for winning the most bow-and-arrow field tournaments in succession, a total of 196 competitions. I've built all of mine and recently sold a lot of bows leaving me without the Asl. So, if you want a bow similar to what Howard shot, you have three choices -- Wesley Special, Big 5 or Tembo. 2 Howard Hill quivers $95 each. The son of farmers John F. and Mary E. Hill, he and his sister grew up in rural Shelby County, where he encountered wild animals from an early age. There is no sporting or ethical hunting of tieing an animal up to shoot it with a bow, or to use a human as live bait, now or 60 years ago. Hill became a regular competitor in field events for the longbow; and by 1930 he identified himself vocationally as a "manufacturer" of archery equipment or "tackle" in Opa-locka, located just north of Miami. I really like this style bow and I have several. "Dont take life so seriousit aint nohow permanent.". Halfbreed. As a bowhunter himself, he killed over 2,000 animals with his longbow, including a 10,000-pound African bull elephant, becoming the first white man to kill such an animal with an arrow. Owners & Operators - Howard Hill Archery. Youre welcome. Read more. (1), Archery Traditions but I dont really know what that has to do with anything, never saw Hitler either but I am sure I dont like him. 3-Piece longbow. Free shipping for many products! In Canada, for example, Archery Toronto currently recognizes Hill as "one of the three greatest archers of the last century", the other two being, in that organization's estimation, the legendary Japanese Zen bowman Awa Kenz and Byron Ferguson, a native of Alabama like Hill.[15]. When I was 15 in 1952 , my mother bought me one of the best Christmas presents ever! :wink: George D. Stout wrote: Im with you Van. win1885: That was a beautiful bow. We USED - Right handed. I'm leaning towards a Redman and need some input from y'all before I pull the trigger. Treasure Hill (Chinese: ; pinyin: Bozng Yn; Peh-e-j: P-chng-gim) is a community in Taipei, Taiwan.Originally an illegal settlement, it was founded by the Kuomintang military veterans at the end of the 1940s and served originally as an anti-aircraft position.. After cooperating with non-governmental organization Global Artivists Participation Project, the Taipei City . If you get our voice mail at any time, please leave a message so that we can return your call. The tips were way to heavy. Used. (1), Instinctive Archery (1), Green Mountain Longbows "Custom by Mike Hayes Compton '16" We all hate our jobs and thats how it is. I have shot a bunch of Redman bows, and they are very nice. A couple very small scratches but otherwise in very good condition. A primitive skills and aboriginal technology message board for those interested in Stone Age, Bushcraft, Survival skills and Pal. Thanks. Just watched the Howord Hill movie Tembo. On February 27, 1950, Howard Hill gained the distinction of being the first white man ever to kill an elephant with the bow and arrow. Where longer distance shots are the norm. 70-100 yard shots at goats and deer, 60 yard shots at squirrels, bagging 50 squirrels/rabbits in one weekend, etc. Scratches and dings. Own a legendary Howard Hill longbow with traditional Howard Hill accessories. All I can say about Byron Ferguson is that if he has been able to make a living off of archery then more power to him. Chris Shelton.Howard died before you were bornso you only go by what you have learned in your short life. (1), Yogi Longbows One caution- do not overbow ! Carefully constructed of 5 tempered bamboo laminations for a maximum of smoothness, resilience and cast, which cannot be equaled by any wood. I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just. I doubt very many here ever shot a field round or an animal round. 194.140.192.8 Howard Hill (born Lemuel Howard Hill and later cited Howard H. Hill; November 13, 1899 - February 4, 1975) was an expert bowman who for over two decades, from the early 1930s into the 1950s, was often introduced or billed as "The World's Greatest Archer". It is an honor to continue in the tradition of Howard's craftsmanship, begun over 40 years ago, and to pass on to you our patented bows designed by the master himself. Phone calls only!!!! This 3-lam bamboo bow was designed after Howard Hill's world famous "Gran-Ma" that downed three of Africa's Rogues. If you sandwich bamboo between two laminations of yew, you no longer have a Tembo. ThanksVan. Call for questions: 1-877-843-5559 . howard hill 3rivers archery. Not having any shops around that sell them makes it difficult to make a good choice. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. String follow,Back set, Glass, all natural,fiber backed or any where in . Because, a lot of what these buffoons show is unacceptable to many of us. W USED - Left handed. Any one else get the same Idea I got from the movie. Folks come from near and far to see Byrons shooting. (1), Mohawk This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. It is the most aesthetically pleasing to me. At LRU, we are dedicated to sharing the power of traditional archery with all "wrong-handed" southpaws. One piece longbow. (1), Don Dow Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. All Howard Hill longbows are laminated, with fiberglass backing for a maximum of strength and durability. Hopefully this works better. (1), Byron Ferguson Which is having babies only AFTER deer season. "Lemuel" is verified as Hill's first name in the, free enrollment required for archives access. Maybe some of you old timers could explain! I feel that same way about the Big Five, but it is a bit lighter than I generally prefer. Some of his great trips were filmed or documented, including Howard Hill vs. No weight markings but scaled at 73#. Stick to his shooting prowess, and do buy into the different time point of view, and you will not be disappointed. Then I topped it all off with a new target. I have recurves and a couple hybrid longbows but these are my first ASLs. A couple of small scratches but in very good condition. There are fewer & fewer good shows on it all the time. [3] To accomplish that feat he used a 41-inch-long (100 cm) arrow while pulling a 115-pound bow. This bow is located in Alaska Contact Joe at [email protected] Visit Bowsite.com: Byron Ferguson, however, did not split a wooden arrow but telescoped a modern aluminum arrow into another. Frank. I have watched the movie, Tembo and likewise was not impressed, but did enjoy whatever positive attributes it presented. [4], Lemuel Howard Hill was born in Wilsonville, Alabama, in 1899, the youngest of Mary E. (ne Crumpton) and John F. Hill's nine children. He would also perform difficult shots standing on one leg or while lying on the ground and holding the bow with his feet. (1), Tim Meigs (1), Longhorn Pin Any of our bow models up to 85# can be made with a large grip pull-apart metal sleeve, and a small grip sleeve can be fitted on bows up to 70#, for an additional $150.00 charge. When I say I am not fond of the two gentlemen I mean as showmen, not as people. I guess well never know if Fred liked Howard since we cant talk to Fred or Howard. this is highly subjective stuff and there is no right answer. (46), 2-Piece Very good condition. I just can't afford one yet. (1), Black Canyon Custom Bows Wouldnt mind another. Moose - 800 lb.. live weight, taken in Wyoming in late 1940's by Howard Hill of CA. Signed by Earl and Ann Hoyt. 1-Piece longbow. (1), Wallace Mountain While he did kill quite a few animals, he must have wounded plenty. pull at 28". You can assume this bow has straight limbs USED - Right handed. I had it built just like I wanted it. Talk about not being PC! You can assume this bow has straight limbs and that the b Used. I loved this bow. "Trophy Long Bow". Im a Hill fan as well, but have no taste for some of the hunting practices of the days, or some of the videos. You can assume this bow has straight limbs and that the bow is safe and shootable. He established the record for winning the most bow-and-arrow field tournaments in succession, a total of 196 competitions. The blank comes to you fully glued up and already aligned and tillered. Not like today with hunters wearing their own HD kill cams on top of their hats or mounted over their stands. Some others included hitting a small coin flipped into the air and splitting a wooden ball in half while it was rolled across the ground. Very good condition. B.S. On February 17, 1955, Hill appeared as a contestant on You Bet Your Life, a popular American quiz series hosted on both radio and television by comedian Groucho Marx. Subs Phone Hours: M-Th 9am to 5pm (mtn. craig ekin author of howard hill the man and the legend. . 72# @ 28" 68" length. (55), Custom You can assume this bow has straight limbs and that the bow is safe and s Used. Call 8two85five921zero9. [6] Later, when Howard attended high school in nearby Columbiana, he proved to be an exceptional athlete in a variety of other sports, including baseball, basketball, football, and golf. Would you go backset, straight or string follow and why ? (1), Black Canyon $485. Partially finished bows may be ordered with a traditional straight handle in any of our longbow models. We woul NEW - Left handed. It is better than nothing at all. I remember shooting some models including the bamboo one which had the worse hand shock, or should I say cartilaginous destructive thump. He was previously married to Elizabeth Hodges. 08/09/2019 Comments Off on When Bowhunter Howard Hill Took an Elephant Archery, . (1), Wolf Paw Archery The Wesley is my go to. Right Handed. The only old Hill videos that I particularly like are the ones where he doesnt have to fake a hunt, the ones with the simple trick exhibitions. (1), Palmer Lions do not bring their food home to eat. He put on an outstanding demonstration of shooting skill before the movie started. The Tembo performs as good or in most cases better than the other models. (1), A&H Archery I like the dished grip and have made a couple bows with something very close in shape and size. Dont speak ill of the dead.