Bruce. (6), 3-Piece I read Hunting the Hard Way. I will never understand how we can judge folks we didnt know. but I dont really know what that has to do with anything, never saw Hitler either but I am sure I dont like him. [2][5] Growing up on a cotton farm, Howard learned how to use various tools, along with weapons of all types, including bows and arrows that his father made for him and his four older brothers. A few small scratches but otherwise in good condition. You can assume this bow has straight limbs and that the bow is safe and sho Used. I like the three lam idea in the Tembo model that Danny suggested with bamboo sandwiched between two yew lams ! Fun bow to shoot. You must log in or register to reply here. We would never knowingly sel Used. Howard Hill Archery - Traditional Handcrafted Longbows, Arrows Three piece longbow. Etching on limbs. Come join me. (1), Great Plains [3], Numerous local, state, and national organizations devoted to the sport of archery have honored Hill. I have looked around at the Howard Hill club sight a bit. If you sandwich bamboo between two laminations of yew, you no longer have a Tembo. You can assume this bow has straight limbs and that the b USED - Left handed. A real beauty. There are occasionally some great deals. He also produced and directed documentaries and instructional films on bowhunting, and in the 1950s published two books on the subject, Hunting the Hard Way and Wild Adventure. and a man eater crocodile. While he did kill quite a few animals, he must have wounded plenty. So, if you want a bow similar to what Howard shot, you have three choices -- Wesley Special, Big 5 or Tembo. (2), Wildcat "Redman" Dodge, dip, duck, dive, dodge . Asking $500, plus shipping. Id say microchip technology has made us forget how it used to be. [4], Among his many achievements in archery, Howard Hill in 1928 set a new world record for the farthest recorded flight shot with a bow and arrow, at 391 yards (358m). BUT I have also seen some old Fred Bear Films, and Art Young films and although I know they were not as ethical as we are today; those films didnt feel as fake to me. [11] There he found employment as a machinist with a division of Hughes Tool Company, and he also played semi-pro baseball on the side. You can assume this bow has straight limbs and that the Used. Howard Hill Big Five Longbow | Archery Talk Forum A quick look at my Big Five (68", 55#@28") shows that all 4 bamboo lams are tapered. I have been reading quite a few posts on the hand shock with these bows. And a different mindset by both hunters and the viewing public at large. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Hitting 'Em Like Howard Hill VHS Worlds Greatest Archer Basics of Shooting at the best online prices at eBay! I'll see about finding a good picture of it. Ooops.. TBMADMIN wrote: Some of the scenes in Tembo were staged. Howard Hill Worlds Greatest Archer? | AfricaHunting.com Call for questions: 1-877-843-5559 . (22), New Howard Hill was born on November 13, 1899, in Wilsonville, Shelby County. One piece longbow. Copyright 2023 Rocky Mountain Specialty Gear. Howard's ability with a bow and arrow along with his record of achievements go unmatched 25 years after his death in 1975. (1), Gordon Rule (55), Custom Our bows will generally shoot a minimum speed of 115 feet per second plus the weight of the bow . (1), Bighorn There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. Maple and red cherry riser with Red Elm limbs. (7), Semi-Custom Finally, his gravestone in Alabama is simply inscribed "Hill". The Tembo performs as good or in most cases better than the other models. Post count: 27 #37444. Three piece longbow. Performance & security by Cloudflare. I have a bamboo flooring bow backed with raw bamboo 44# at 28 inches that looks and feels a lot like my Hill Tembo (which is a great bow by the way). Maybe some of you old timers could explain! One piece longbow. (1), Spirit The bow was quite a looker and . Beyond Hill's great ability at trick shooting and hitting stationary targets, he demonstrated amazing skills hunting wild game, especially with his traditional longbow. You can assume this bow has straight limbs and that the bow is safe and shootable. As for Byron Ferguson, a true gentlemen and an excellent ambassador of Archery. Wo sorry I have offended you! I really like this style bow and I have several. It is a fast, smooth wood. Thanks guys. (3), Redbud Hollow Bows One caution- do not overbow ! My main hunting bow is a Northern Mist Classic, 68 inches, 56# at 28 inches. Read more. Author Topic: Favorite Howard Hill Archery bow model (Read 688 times) Tradcat. I have taken quiet a few deer with his bows. (6), 39# and lower It is the most aesthetically pleasing to me. Longbows? | saddlehunter.com Tillered for split finger. pull at 28". Ill tell you what is disappointing to me. The only old Hill videos that I particularly like are the ones where he doesn't have to fake a hunt, the ones with the simple trick exhibitions. If you get our voice mail at any time, please leave a message so that we can return your call. Hey all, I am looking to get a Howard Hill bow in the next few months. Own a legendary Howard Hill longbow with traditional . This bow is named in honor of a good friend of Howard's, archery instructor Bob Wesley of Poplarville, Mississippi. (1), High Meadows [14] The next year he exhibited his expertise with the bow in Follow the Arrow, a short film that includes a skeet-shooting contest between Hill and a marksman armed with a shotgun. The anaconda was really lame. I definitely dont idolize him for his hunting though I did see some of his African safari footage on YouTube (the lion and the elephant stalks) and they were pretty intense. I maust say that I feel the same way about the film. Scratches and dings. [3] In addition, Hill served as a supporting actor, trick-shot performer, and technical adviser on archery for Hollywood shorts and feature films. 1. My question is, do they use tappered or straight lams or a combination of the two? Is anyone here using a Hill Style Bow? Some of his great trips were filmed or documented, including Howard Hill vs. (1), Flying Eagle Next question: back set, straight or string follow ? Mohawk - 46@27 - 62" - 115910 MOULIN ROUGE - 1952 Original Lobby Cards EUR 68,61 I love the big 5. A rattail file, flat file, and sanding paper are the only tools you will need.. The man is a savant with lots of nerve! I love the old Schulz built Tembos. It is an honor to continue in the tradition of Howard's craftsmanship, begun over 40 years ago, and to pass on to you our patented bows designed by the master himself. Most of the rest of it is junk. 08/09/2019 Comments Off on When Bowhunter Howard Hill Took an Elephant Archery, . - Thomas Jefferson. Right Handed. Call 8two85five921zero9. There are fewer & fewer good shows on it all the time. Please keep the comments coming, The Redman and Big Five are two of my favorite Hill's. Oddly enough, there are people who dont like guys that publish or write for Traditional Bowhunter. sorry hill fans, Ive never liked the man:? Put 300 arrows through it with no problems. (1), Wing Very good condition. "Dont take life so seriousit aint nohow permanent.". [3] To accomplish that feat he used a 41-inch-long (100 cm) arrow while pulling a 115-pound bow. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. Tembo: The Legendary Howard Hill / Points on Arrows Traditional Archery DVD is in very good condition. Right Handed. The Northern Mist I traded into for a 64" HH bow I bought out of Craig's stock. . this is highly subjective stuff and there is no right answer. A few very small scratches but otherwise in very good condition. . His remarkable achievements have been highly regarded internationally as well as in the United States. (1), Palmer One piece longbow. . Pricing & History. Thinning the herd, as I have to many longbows. we buy sell trade hill style bows (american semi-longbows) in any brand or manor. They look alot like my lemon wood bows from the 40/50s. 1-Piece longbow. Some of you need to grow up and think. I have a Northern Mist that's almost it's twin, also 68", and a Bama Bow 66" also 57# at 29". It was a different time but you cant understand that with your modern fetchin-up. That model was introduced by Peter O. Stecher to match the needs of straight bow archers. what to expect with a Hill Longbow | Trad Talk Forums Besides his elephants, Hill didnt talk a great deal about the shooting he did in Africa. . You can assume this bow has straight limbs and that the bow is safe and shootable. But to the wheel & techno-easy at any cost crowd they dont see it our way either. (1), Strunk I got that from the Book I remember Papa Bear Also I worked for Bear Archery in the Late 80s and I had spoke with a lot of people who actually knew Fred Bear and I remember having a discussion with one of Bears closest friends at the plant and we discussed the impact early archers and how much we had to thank them for the sport we now know. Very good condition. I believe there are still a few Byrons alive. Osage orange & honey locust lamination combination. Don't let the reverse, or forward set, handle fool. You must be logged in to reply to this topic. Be prepared to learn a different way to shoot. When I say I am not fond of the two gentlemen I mean as showmen, not as people. This threadVan. Partially finished bows may be ordered with a traditional straight handle in any of our longbow models. . (1), Wild Wood Yep. "Classic". You can assume this bow has straigh USED - LEFT HANDED - Gordon Rule - 51@28 - 66" - 2-20-95 - very minor scratches otherwise very good condition, USED - LEFT HANDED - Sky Trophy - 50@28 - 69" - #960 - by Earl Hoyt Jr, some scratches/dents/dings. I recently acquired a Howard Hill Big Five Longbow 66in 55lb @28". I've owned a couple of Wesley Specials. win1885: That was a beautiful bow. My main hunting bow is a Northern Mist Classic, 68 inches, 56# at 28 inches. They are feather light in the hand and have excellent maneuverability. (2), Cascade Mountain Vancouver, March 2, 2023 - Element79 Gold Corp. (CSE:ELEM) (OTC:ELMGF) (FSE:7YS) ("Element79 Gold", the "Company") announces that it has engaged new marketing providers as contracts with its former service providers are completing. The Tembo is a string follow model, but??? It was actually a really good show. They didnt talk to him at all about it though. No weight markings but scaled at 73#. "Patriot". You can assume this bow has straight limbs and that the bow is safe and shootable Used. If it was in bow range he shot at it. I just can't afford one yet. [10], Earlier, in 1937 for Spectrum Pictures, Hill had performed in the Western The Singing Buckaroo, portraying the character Maneeto, a Native American friend of the film's star, Fred Scott. (1), Wapiti 1-Piece longbow. When I was 15 in 1952 , my mother bought me one of the best Christmas presents ever! The sleeve comes in the two sizes only and the bottom portion slips up into the top for weather protection. The arrow went right where you were aiming. Good grief. "Hunter". Good grief. So they did the next best thing and staged a replica scene. On February 27, 1950, Howard Hill gained the distinction of being the first white man ever to kill an elephant with the bow and arrow. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. He died on 4 February 1975 in Birmingham, Alabama, USA. (1), Double BB (1), Don Dow Im sure everyone here would be very interested in hearing about it. The Outhouse Channel I coined from Dave Peterson. Some others included hitting a small coin flipped into the air and splitting a wooden ball in half while it was rolled across the ground. Howard with elephant he shot with bow while in Africa for the filming of movie "Tembo". [12][13] Soon, his growing involvement working in Hollywood films as an archery expert, stuntman, and adviser prompted the Hills to move to Los Angeles, California, where by 1940 they owned a home at 12007 Saticoy Street and Howard identified his full-time occupation then as a performer or "Artist" in motion pictures. The brandnew, but straight traditional, "LegendStick", made by Howard Hill Archery, Craig Ekin, Montana, USA. By the 1950s, Howard was making his own hunting movies, such as Tembo, released by RKO in 1952, which is still a film classic. Howard Hill Bamboo Long Bow - sporting goods - by owner - sale These different times brought so many hateful, racist movies depicting Black, Asian, and American Indian people,among others, being idiots, murderers and thieves, that they make any Howard Hill film look like a harmless Discovery Channel Documentary in comparison. In the . I agree.. You can assume this bow has straight limbs and that the bow is safe and shootable. $485. My favorite bow is a 66", straight gripped, string follow, Wesley Special. After reading the book, I was telling Pat that Howard reminded me of Hank Azeras character Patches OHuilihan from the movie Dodgeball. You can assume this bow has straight limbs and that the bow is safe and shootable. Favorite Howard Hill Archery bow model - tradgang.com Excellent condition. Start Free Trial or Sign In to see what it's worth. Whatever they did. And by the way, Fred and Howard Hill got along fine.dont know who told you Fred hated himit was not so. Hopefully this works better. He established the record for winning the most bow-and-arrow field tournaments in succession, a total of 196 competitions. Right Handed. Howard Hill - Discover St. Clair I also have a Howard Hill Tembo, 68", 63#@ 28 and a Bobby Lofton Osage 68", 67# @ 28". Hell, I was only about 5 years old and was smart enough to know the difference between a movie and real life. I was aware he was a bowyer at Howard Hill Archery from 1968 to 1974 before starting out his own business making the American Longbow. Treasure Hill - Wikipedia A primitive skills and aboriginal technology message board for those interested in Stone Age, Bushcraft, Survival skills and Pal. If you are a fan of Capstick and Ruark and the tales of the safari days of Africa, this a must see. A couple of small scratches or scuffs but otherwise in very good condition. USED - Right handed. Howard Hill Tembo Longbow | eBay Not having any shops around that sell them makes it difficult to make a good choice. The only reason I keep it is because on Weds. "Redman" You can assume this bow has straight limbs and that the bow is safe and shootable. The long version of movie called "Tembo" released in 1953 was a major hit. You can assume this bow has straight limbs and tha USED - Right handed. I doubt very many here ever shot a field round or an animal round. I have two. The baby lion cub you could tell that the film crew set up that shot with all of the animals skeletons leading to the entrace of the den. Amazon.com: Tembo/Howard Hill [VHS] : Movies & TV You can assume this bow has straight limbs and that the bow is safe and shootable. 70-100 yard shots at goats and deer, 60 yard shots at squirrels, bagging 50 squirrels/rabbits in one weekend, etc. . different times. A rouge elephant! All Howard Hill longbows are laminated, with fiberglass backing for a maximum of strength and durability. MOULIN ROUGE - 1952 Original Lobby Cards - EUR 68,61. I do look at the HH website now and then thinking I might get another Had a Cheetah. I watched Tembo at the Strand Theater in Shreveport Louisiana back in the early 50s with my Dad and Mother. My name is Barry Buckley and I want to welcome you to Lefties R US. Remember, it is easy to overbow yourself with too heavy a draw weight bow. Click to reveal Truly the top of the line! This 3-lam bamboo bow was designed after Howard Hill's world famous "Gran-Ma" that downed three of Africa's Rogues. Howard Hill Archery Tembo. This bow is located in Alaska Contact Joe at [email protected] Visit Bowsite.com: Right Handed. I was very disappointed in this movie and it really went against my view of Howard Hill. Comparing Fred Bear videos to Howard Hills is like apples and oranges. Frank.. (1), Big Jim Very good condition. 3.0 out of 5 stars Tembo/Howard Hill. I have a lemon wood backed with rawhide, the best shooting bow I've ever shot. The red elm in the Bighorn Sheep is a light brown color highlighted with beautiful dark brown swirls. I have 2 Wesley Specials, 2 Cheetahs, and 1 Big Five. Tom Clum and his sons built this store from the ground up with the help of many hands and good friends. A couple very small scratches but otherwise in very good condition. (1), Black Canyon What is it called? At LRU, we are dedicated to sharing the power of traditional archery with all "wrong-handed" southpaws. Always regretted not bringing my Alaskan for him to sign. (1), Tim Meigs ToddRvs wrote: All in all very disappointed in Howard Hill. Steve, The Outhouse Channel thats the best description Ive heard in a long time of the hunting channel. Any Howard Hill LB Fans out there? | Trad Talk Forums Hill-Style Longbows: love 'em / hate 'em | Stickbow Shooters You can assume this bow has straight limbs and that the bow is sa Used. Van, George. Also.I met Byron Ferguson, and he is a gentlemans gentleman. Same hereread Hunting the Hard Way and was not terribly impressed. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Howard Hill Tembo Bamboo Long Bow 60 pound, left handed. Byron Ferguson, a renowned bowhunter himself and a trick-shot expert, was able to perfectly split an arrow lengthwise using a modern laminated longbow, a shot that was filmed for the television special Extreme Marksmen and broadcast on the History Channel in 2008. Anyone shoot a Howard Hill bow? IN VENDITA! I like yew, but the Tembo with yew on the back and belly with a center lam of bamboo is great. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. You can assume this bow has straight limbs and that the bow is safe and sh USED - Left handed. Three piece longbow. We promise not to spam you! [22] According to some historical accounts, the Anglo-Saxon king, Harold II, died in the fighting after being "struck in the eye" by a Norman arrow. I feel that same way about the Big Five, but it is a bit lighter than I generally prefer. There was so much other stuff that was all for the movie and very little if any true hunting. Comes with bow sock. We would never knowingly sel Used. Howard Hill - Wikipedia +$5.99 shipping. We have been politically corrected to death by a$$ patting liberals and made to think we are the best that ever was. Sidis Holdings Ltd. ("Sidis") is an online advertising broker providing targeted digital media geared to the European . I saw Howard Hill the hunter taking baby animals for his own amusement. I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just. Very good condition. I know this is all subject to personal preference but I'd like to hear why you prefer the different profiles. Okay, okay. Thats not only the way they did it back then, its also the way its done now in all movies:PVan. We would never kno Used. (2), Acadian Woods (46), 2-Piece These straight-end longbows give you speed, stability and cast. Longbows. time) Congrats man! The Classic Longbow - Petersen's Bowhunting Two piece longbow. (1), Archery Traditions I had that one made as well. [21] In that televised broadcast, Hill describes the most challenging trick shot he ever performed and also briefly discusses his experiences hunting elephants with a bow and arrow.