Hi All:
This post runs the risk of being unreasonably long, so I'll get to the main points quickly and save the details for near the end
I have a contract from Stackpole Books to write a new book on traditional archery and bowhunting, and I'm seeking some photos for a specific chapter of the book.
The working title of the book is Traditional Spirit: A Bowhunter's Quest for Discovery and Adventure.
The book is divided into two sections that each contain 12 chapters. The first section deals with my insights about traditional bowhunting and archery, ranging from equipment choices to shooting styles to hunting techniques. The second section is composed of hunting stories from my own experiences in the U.S, Canada, and Africa. There are stories about hunting deer, hogs, elk, bear, and more.
The chapter that I'm seeking photos for is about what I call the Traditional Spirit of Bowhunting. In it, I would like to include many photos of traditional bowhunters to show who we are as a community—young, old, kids, men, women, and folks from all races.
Please read on if you are interested in possibly submitting a photo (or if you want more details about the book).
I'd love to include some pictures of TradGangers (and their spouses or kids) in the book, so thanks in advance for your generosity.
Send photos to RonRohrbaugh@gmail.com.
Ron
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The book will be a combination of insights, "how-to" chapters, and hunting stories drawn from my nearly 25 years of hunting with longbows and recurves. Though I cover some familiar topics like choosing a bow and shooting techniques, for the most part I focus on ideas and subjects that are rarely covered. For example, I devote an entire chapter to dealing with overcoming "buck fever" and making good hunting shots with traditional equipment. In several chapters I focus on whitetails, including hunting bedding areas, which gets little discussion in other books and magazines. I also cover thorny topics about defining traditional archery, baiting, high fences, and hunter behavior. I also address the role that I think traditional bowhunters can play in wildlife conservation and protecting our hunting heritage.
In the book's Introduction, I try to define what it means to be a modern traditional bowhunter. This is no easy task and no one shoe fits all, but I give it my best shot. Our ranks and attitudes are changing fast and I think it's a topic worth covering. As part of this chapter, I discuss the resurgence of traditional archery and its many faces. Below is an excerpt from that section:
Traditional bowhunters, as part of the modern resurgence, have become a diverse group that goes well beyond the once stereotyped middle-aged bowman in plaid wool. Our ranks now include young hunters decked out in high-tech tactical clothing; hunters from many ethnicities taking to the field and forest; women, not just tagging along with their husbands, but building bows and following their own hunting passions; and kids enjoying time afield with their parents and counting the days until they can hunt too.
In closing this chapter, my plan is to have a two-page photo spread (15-20 photos) depicting traditional archers/bowhunters from all walks of life.
Here's where you come in. I need high quality digital photos of traditional bowhunters in the field. I'd like the photos to represent the diversity of traditional bowhunting.
If your photo is used, your name will go into a "hat" to become one of 5-10 (not sure how many we can do yet) people to receive a free book.
The photos must be high resolution and tasteful (no dead deer hanging off of tailgates). You must also be willing to sign a release, giving Stackpole the right to use your photo in the book at no monetary charge to them. Photographers and subjects will be given credit in the book.
I am having a ball writing this book and would love to be able to include some of you in it!
If you are interested in submitting a photo, please send me an e-mail at: ronrohrbaugh@gmail.com.
Thanks for reading.
Ron Rohrbaugh
So, you are not looking for kill pictures?
Hero shots with kills are great. There is nothing better than seeing a quality photo of a successful hunter.
TTT and thanks for all of your help.
I am really enjoying writing this book and look forward to seeing some of you in it.
Hello Ron I would be interested in offering some pictures,how do we submit them to you? Thanks
Mike, you can send photos directly to me at:
ronrohrbaugh@gmail.com
Thank You!
Ron
I sent you one
Ron,
I sent the pictures out a minute ago let me know if you got them and can open them. Thanks
Mike
Several pics sent!
Thanks to all of you for the great photos and stories. I'm getting some good stuff.
I'd love to have more photos of women hunters, so ladies please send them if you have them.
Also, Guys, if your spouses hunt I'd be happy to see them in action.
Keep it coming and thanks to all for your help with my book!
Ron
Response has been good, but I'm still looking for many more photos of traditional bowhunters of all stripes! See above for details
This is your chance to be famous...and maybe receive a free book!
If you have high quality photos of yourself, spouse, or kids please consider submitting one to RonRohrbaugh@gmail.com.
Many thanks to those who have already submitted photos.
Sent you some pictures Ron.
Sent you a few pics Ron.
Sent a couple pics of daughter and I
THANK YOU!!
In the last 24 hours I have received dozens of excellent photos.
This is a great example of the generosity and thoughtfulness of the traditional community--these are traits that I emphasize in my book.
Individual thank yous are on the way, but it's going to take me a little while.
I will send you a release for the ones I sent if you need it
Thanks again everyone. I'm getting some great stuff!
I could use more photos of young hunters (age 12-24) and women hunters.
I would also love to have photos of traditional bowhunters/archers from other races or cultures.
Look through this post. If you want any, just let me know and I'll send you the full sized image.
http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=142765;p=1
Thanks, Ryan.
I just sent you a note.