How Do You Make A Throwing Spear For Big Game?
The classic image of our ancient ancestors as fearless hunter-gatherers taking down huge beasts of prey with simple weapons is a bit flawed. In reality, ancient people did a whole lot more gathering than hunting. Taking down any animal with a spear – let alone a big animal – requires stealth, strength, precision and a good deal of luck. Nonetheless, a well-thrown spear can fatally wound or even kill big game outright. Find a straight, thin, springy tree branch. A throwing spear can be anywhere from a couple feet in length to a couple meters, and different cultures have used radically different lengths and configurations. The important thing is that it is thin and straight. Cut off any knots and outcropping branches with a carving knife. You can also whittle it down to make it even thinner if you wish. Cut out a notch at the front of the throwing spear to attach a knife to. Cut away about half of the width at the front to create a flat surface. Open a knife and lash it onto the notch wi
