Book Giveaway:A Traditional Bowhunter’s Path

NYRON · February 01, 2016, 02:08:00 PM

I edited the title of this thread to reflect the contest on page 2. Best of luck!

I just wanted to alert everyone to the upcoming publication of my new book, titled: "A Traditional Bowhunter's Path: Lessons and Adventures at Full Draw.

Many thanks to all those who contributed photos for the book.

Please see additional details on my Associate Sponsor page.

http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=162;t=000082

Thanks,
Ron Rohrbaugh

Sirius Black · February 01, 2016, 02:15:00 PM

Should be a great read!

Ted Fry · February 01, 2016, 03:37:00 PM

Looking forward to it Ron.

Redux · February 01, 2016, 05:35:00 PM

I'll keep my eyes open for it to go on sale! I always like new interesting reads!

goobersan · February 01, 2016, 06:10:00 PM

ronp · February 01, 2016, 06:57:00 PM

ronp · February 01, 2016, 06:58:00 PM

I need a new book to read, looking forward to its release!

Homey88 · February 01, 2016, 07:21:00 PM

Can't wait for the book!

NYRON · February 01, 2016, 08:48:00 PM

Thanks, Guys!! I had a blast writing this book and I hope everyone has just as much fun reading it.

Below are a few excerpts from the book's Foreword, which was written by Don Thomas.

Hunting books generally fall into two categories: how-to material intended to instruct and campfire stories meant to entertain. Ron busts this traditional dichotomy wide open by doing both, a decision that increases the value of the text to novice bowhunter and experienced veteran alike.

The book's Part 1 covers a wide range of topics in the first category. His chapter on shooting methods in hunting situations outlines a style that differs considerably from my own, and I found it fascinating and thought-provoking. Had I read this material fifty years ago, I might be shooting bows differently today--and shooting them better.

To his credit, Ron also laces this section with less frequently visited--and occasionally more controversial--subjects ranging from deer biology to the ethics of hunting over bait.

The tone of the text changes completely in Part 2, where chapters reflect the author's ability for telling a hunting story with the best of them. The venues in these tales range widely, from Ron's home state of New York to southern Africa. A personal favorite anecdote describes a Wyoming antelope hunt Ron makes with a special latecomer to bowhunting: his own father.

Scattered among these instructive and entertaining chapters lie what I consider the lyrical heart of the book: erudite and remarkably successful efforts to explain the spirit--the ever elusive why--that motivates a small minority of hunters to voluntarily limit their means of take to simple stick and string. That's a tall order (I've been wrestling with it myself for decades), but Ron Rohrbaugh handles it capably with lucid and evocative prose that flow from the page as effortlessly as Eugen Herrigel's description of a proper arrow release in Zen in the Art of Archery. The book's final chapter, a summary of the ethical and political challenges today's bowhunters face in their obligation to continue America's tradition of the ethical hunter-conservationist, could easily serve as a standalone guide to the subject.

E. Donnall Thomas, Jr.
Lewistown, Montana

A.S. · February 01, 2016, 09:19:00 PM

Sounds great Ron, I look forward to getting it.

Mark Baker · February 02, 2016, 02:09:00 PM

Looks like a good one, Ron...looking forward to reading it.

February 02, 2016, 02:16:00 PM

Awesome!

Bisch

23feetupandhappy · February 02, 2016, 03:37:00 PM

A pic of my boys toting a couple of big bull frogs will be in Rons book!

Looking forward to reeding this!!!

cacciatore · February 02, 2016, 05:23:00 PM

i am always looking for a nice traditional book.

Lechwe · February 02, 2016, 07:41:00 PM

When will it be available and how do we get an autographed copy?

elkhunter-27 · February 02, 2016, 10:08:00 PM

Looking forward to what I'm sure will be a good read.

NYRON · February 03, 2016, 06:14:00 AM

The publisher is shooting for an "in-stores" date of August 1, but they have suggested that it might be ready before then.

I'm hoping to have some copies available for Denton Hill at the end of July.

It's amazing how long it takes to write, edit, and publish a book. I've been working on some aspect of this book nearly every day for more than a year and still have 6 month to go before publication. It's a labor of love!

Paul Cousineau · February 03, 2016, 06:33:00 AM

NYRON · February 03, 2016, 09:33:00 PM

I thought we could have a some fun here...

I will give a free book to the first person who can name the bowyers and bow models represented in the photos below. I'll provide a hint. Two of the bows were made by the same bowyer, but are different models.

All bowyers are well known and often discussed here on TradGang.

This is tough. I'll be impressed if anyone gets this quickly.

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SKITCH · February 04, 2016, 12:09:00 AM

That's awesome. You should start a new thread for it so everyone will see it!!!