I came across a neat article about the history of archery equipment.  The article by Aazdak Alisimo discusses the development of archery equipment from simple wood and stone and its development as a tool of war.

Of course, I am more happy that it also developed into archery hunting equipment, because my wife and I love to go bow hunting!  Also, we have moved a long way from the stone and wood in our modern archery hunting equipment, but it is interesting that the same principles were important then and now: stability, distance, power and penetrating power!

One of the interesting things of the article is the description of how archery hunting equipment was essentially the same as the tools used for warfare.  Because of this the warriors of the tribes were also the hunters and so they made sport of using their equipment.

I am thankful for the modern advances in archery hunting equipment, but I am equally glad that we are not required to use archery for warfare. 

Go ahead and read the whole article here.

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