From the ancient's to the modern
The bow and arrow has been with mankind dating as far back to possibly 50,000
B.C. The oldest stone arrowheads have been discovered in Africa indicating that
area as the birth of archery.
Since that first draw those thousands of centuries ago, the bow and it's arrows
has seen many changes yet it's purpose remained relatively the same:
* To sustain life through the hunting of wildlife and defend against enemies.
* To destroy life as a weapon of war and aggression.
Replaced by the musket as a weapon of war, the bow and arrow did not
disappear. It continued to see innovations and improvement as tournaments of
skill were formed. These tournaments providing the foundation for the sport of
archery as we know it today.
Though modern materials and manufacturing methods may make today's bow
and arrows stronger and straighter, they all still have the same basic DNA of their
distant cousins those thousands of years past. And, whether machined or hand
made, they can still sustain life, all they need is a good hunt!
The bow and arrow has been with mankind dating as far back to possibly 50,000
B.C. The oldest stone arrowheads have been discovered in Africa indicating that
area as the birth of archery.
Since that first draw those thousands of centuries ago, the bow and it's arrows
has seen many changes yet it's purpose remained relatively the same:
* To sustain life through the hunting of wildlife and defend against enemies.
* To destroy life as a weapon of war and aggression.
Replaced by the musket as a weapon of war, the bow and arrow did not
disappear. It continued to see innovations and improvement as tournaments of
skill were formed. These tournaments providing the foundation for the sport of
archery as we know it today.
Though modern materials and manufacturing methods may make today's bow
and arrows stronger and straighter, they all still have the same basic DNA of their
distant cousins those thousands of years past. And, whether machined or hand
made, they can still sustain life, all they need is a good hunt!
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WELCOME to the internet home of the Cherokee Bow Hunters archery club.
Located just outside Neosho, Missouri on the Fort Crowder wildlife conservation
area, Cherokee Bow Hunters is a traditional archery club offering 3-D and field
archery events for enthusiasts of all ages and levels of expertise.
Our goal is to provide safe, clean fun for anyone who enjoys the sport of archery.
The range is open year round with formal events scheduled spring through fall.
This site is a collaborative project and constantly updating so feel free to contact us
with suggestions or information and check back often for news and updates.
Thank you for visiting and good hunting!
Located just outside Neosho, Missouri on the Fort Crowder wildlife conservation
area, Cherokee Bow Hunters is a traditional archery club offering 3-D and field
archery events for enthusiasts of all ages and levels of expertise.
Our goal is to provide safe, clean fun for anyone who enjoys the sport of archery.
The range is open year round with formal events scheduled spring through fall.
This site is a collaborative project and constantly updating so feel free to contact us
with suggestions or information and check back often for news and updates.
Thank you for visiting and good hunting!
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This site made possible by a grant from the Newton County Tourism Council.
For more information on the Council and other events throughout historic Newton County click the links below:
For more information on the Council and other events throughout historic Newton County click the links below:
New for the 2010 season.
Special thanks go out to
the Men and Women of
the Missouri Conservation
Department for the new
Pavilion.
Special thanks go out to
the Men and Women of
the Missouri Conservation
Department for the new
Pavilion.
2010 Class Winners
Men’s Open--Tom Pruitt
Men’s Release----Colin Piggott
Men’s Bowhunter--Paul Fickbohm-
Traditional---Travis Wilfong
Women’s Open---Barb Broyles
Women’s Bowhunter--Janis Pruitt
Youth---Ashlen Kruse
Cub---Mason Finnell
Pee Wee---Kaitlyn Wilfong
Men’s Open--Tom Pruitt
Men’s Release----Colin Piggott
Men’s Bowhunter--Paul Fickbohm-
Traditional---Travis Wilfong
Women’s Open---Barb Broyles
Women’s Bowhunter--Janis Pruitt
Youth---Ashlen Kruse
Cub---Mason Finnell
Pee Wee---Kaitlyn Wilfong
2010 Class Winners