Chester Stevenson...The Old bowhunter

[bayoulongbowman]

One of the things that draws me to traditional archery is the history . In 1978 the Old bowhunter died, Chester Stevenson. He was considered by many one of the best  bowhunters  of his time . Did any of you ever meet Chester? Are read about the man .
 Is there anyone building bows like his today???Im exploring his history ...this is cool stuff...I want to find all the books and info on his life and times..any input would be appreicated...Marco#78...

[Jeff Strubberg]

The Old Bowhunter by Nick Nott is a great book.  Every modern archer should read it.

[bayoulongbowman]

Thanks jeff...I wonder if any of his magazine articles are still around , Id love to own one...where can I get me lefty longbow like Chester's with the horn tips..mark#78

[d. ward]

I have actually seen several of Chet Stevenson original bows broadheads and arrows.I know a collecter whom had one of Chets bows for sale sometime back...Not sure but would be happy to check and see if it's still for sale..Jay StCharles was makeing some horn tipped yew wood LB's that were looking pretty sweet.As well as Ted Fry at Raptor Archery..bowdoc

[Al Kidner]

I read his book a few months back. It just made me want to head into the bush with bow in hand and pack on back.

Oh and as I collect arrows I'd give my 3 drawing fingers to have one of his arrows. With all the quivers in his den surely there must be one kicking around with my name on it!!!


AK.

[bayoulongbowman]

Yes sir Id love to have one of his bows for sure ,or a arrow...its very interesting ..thanks guys... gets my juices flowing LOL..marco#78

[Blackhawk]

There was a very interesting (and somewhat controversial) thread on the *********** a couple years ago about Chester Stevenson.  Archery historian Cliff Huntington (Liquid Amber) has done quite a lot of research regarding Stevenson and his role in bowhunting history.

By the way, the topic is still there if anyone would like to "search" and read it.

[NorthShoreLB]

Probably my all time favorite book !!

...very inspiring in his bowbuilding and hunting.

[Precurve]

Absolutely one of my all time favorite books.  He didn't look that big, but his stories talked about shooting a 100# bow!

I've always wondered if his son survived WWII?  Kind of left vague in his book.

Dave

[bayoulongbowman]

I know Cliff...got talk to him...thanks mark

[Jason R. Wesbrock]

A while back, I bought a huge bow of old archery/bowhunting magazines on the classifieds here. They ranged from the 40's to the 60's, and to my surprise, a lot of them contain articles by Chet Stevenson. Great reading, to say the least.

[SilverTip]

hey Marco, I've read the book about 3 times. I also read the *********** thing too. It does'nt change my opinion on him in any way. he set standards and also opened doors for the future of bowhunting. A guy that will hunt anything with a bow is a true- blue bowhunter, he was a perfect example. reading the book makes you want to grab a bunch of blunt tipped arrows and make the tree bark fly in the woods. purdy good stuff.

  Billy

[bayoulongbowman]

Billy , well said my friend...great to msee ya on here to, buddy! thanks mark#78

[Benny Nganabbarru]

Having read Hill's books, and fought off the urge, Stevensen's book (edited by Nott) was the proverbial straw that broke the proverbial camel's back for me - after reading it, I told my wife that I felt compelled to experience the straight-end yew longbow, and, bless her, she agreed to let me get one!

[Al Kidner]

I think I have to start sitting my wife next to yours Ben!!

(Oh and all's well over here mate. Haven troubles with getting onto Ozbow)


Must be an arrow of his about the place somewhere...HINT.....HINT!


AK

[d. ward]

I'am working on sneeking over to a collecters place and try to get some pics of a couple items.He's out of town right now...but I will keep at it....bowdoc

[Cody Cantrell]

Brad Merkel aka Little Tree makes static recurves like Mr. Stevensons, they are extremely nice bows to boot.

Cody

[bayoulongbowman]

contact info Cody???please..ty marco...Ill do search LOL.Cody all Ive seen are Chester's Longbows...

[George D. Stout]

Marco....try to find some old "Archery" magazines from about 1942 forward...."Ye Sylvan Archer" prior to that.  The latter is available in book form and you can probably find them through abebooks.com.

[bayoulongbowman]

George, thanks ...its so cool reading about the Bowhunters that came before us...thanks again...Id love to read his articles! mark