What If I Live In An Area With No Bowhunting Heritage?
I get this question a lot from people in areas like the southeast, or southwest. This is true, there may not have even been a bowseason in your area until the last few years, and in this case the chances of finding an old bowhunter, or a shop that has been around for years are pretty slim. But I guarantee you that there are used bookstores in every corner of the country who can do book searches for you even if they don t have any themselves. These books can then be traded for almost anything that you do want. The main thing is: Don t Give Up!!!! Be creative. Hint: There are some great finds being turned up in the retirement areas, where old bowhunters from the upper midwest have gone to spend their golden years. How Much Should I Pay For An Item When I Find It? Unlike other hobbies, such as coin and stamp collecting or even fishing lures, there are no official price guides for archery collectors. Worse yet, items vary in value according to geography. For example, a 1950 s vintage Bear
