Hunting with the Bow & Arrow

A blend of personal narrative, ethnography, and practical instruction, the book recounts the author's experience with Ishi, the last Yana Indian, and presents native methods of stalking, calling, and shooting while explaining general archery principles. It includes detailed, illustrated guidance on constructing bows and arrows, selecting equipment, and shooting technique, followed by chapters on hunting strategies for raccoon, fox, deer, bear, mountain lion, and Alaskan big game. Anecdotes of field expeditions and scores contrast traditional fieldcraft with target shooting, and chapters offer step‑by‑step arrow and bow making, hunting tactics, and encouragement for readers to practice archery skills.