Lion and Howard Hill vs. I have had the privilege of meeting Fred Bear in person. (1), Wild Wood Made from osage orange, the Crocodile makes a bright yellow bow with the possibility of a contrasting dark riser. Ooops.. Im going to cut Howard some slack. The Rocky Mountain Juniper wood of the Cheetah boasts the most diverse character of any of the woods. 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. Thats not only the way they did it back then, its also the way its done now in all movies:PVan. The Howard Hill bamboo bow is to the serious minded bowhunter what the bamboo flyrod is to the purist fisherman! You must be logged in to reply to this topic. (1), Black Widow Some of you need to grow up and think. So, if you want a bow similar to what Howard shot, you have three choices -- Wesley Special, Big 5 or Tembo. Frank.. (1), Black Canyon 3-Piece longbow. So I dont doubt that Howard could make an honest kill, his camera crew just could not capture it with the equipment they had to work with. His remarkable achievements have been highly regarded internationally as well as in the United States. Your IP: If you guys lived in the 1940s/ 50s era, then there may be some substance to your hatred of Mr. Hill. Excellent condition. One piece longbow. I have to stay within 18.3 yards , Maybe need to lighten up a wee bit George! (1), Longhorn Pin You can assume this bow has straight limbs and USED - Right handed. The archery skill (long bow) of Howard Hill has never been matched. And, I doubt one of you here would have spoken ill of him to his face. Maple and red cherry riser with Red Elm limbs. It has been a great emotion to see again this movie now, because I am a bow hunter and Howard Hill is a legend.Now I can see this movie all the time I wish. (66), Production And a different mindset by both hunters and the viewing public at large. (1), Boss Bows So they did the next best thing and staged a replica scene. [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. Owners & Operators - Howard Hill Archery. The brandnew, but straight traditional, "LegendStick", made by Howard Hill Archery, Craig Ekin, Montana, USA. Byron Ferguson, however, did not split a wooden arrow but telescoped a modern aluminum arrow into another. Pronghorn - 62@28 - 60" - PRTD6260DA If you get our voice mail at any time, please leave a message so that we can return your call. Right Handed. Finally, his gravestone in Alabama is simply inscribed "Hill". I like a Hill style ASL and I actually shoot that style the best. "Redman" You can assume this bow has straight limbs and that the bow is safe and shootable. Sam Fadala with a gobbler and a classic style longbow built by John Schulz, protg of Howard Hill. Click to reveal I have a Northern Mist that's almost it's twin, also 68", and a Bama Bow 66" also 57# at 29". Dont really care for Byron Ferguson. I am sure that because of him many hunters took up archery. (1), Instinctive Archery I wouldnt mind having that Rocky Mountain bighorn. (1), Tim Meigs If you were a child of the fifties, you would have a different perspective. I had always looked up to Howard Hill he was one of the earlist people to take to the field with Traditional equipment and bring it back for American hunter to see how effective a bow and arrow was for taking game. He was a director and producer, known for Tembo (1952), The Bandit of Sherwood Forest (1946) and Art of Archery (1951). If it was in bow range he shot at it. . Start Free Trial or Sign In to see what it's worth. I have a lemon wood backed with rawhide, the best shooting bow I've ever shot. 72# @ 28" 68" length. That is how I picked up my Northern Mist. Steve, The Outhouse Channel thats the best description Ive heard in a long time of the hunting channel. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Hello! Fantastic!! Then I topped it all off with a new target. A few small scratches but otherwise in good condition. You can assume this bow has straight limbs and that the bow is safe and shootable Used. Free shipping for many products! ToddRvs wrote: All in all very disappointed in Howard Hill. Have an old Tembo from when Jon Schulz was the bowyer. A real beauty. Hill's father crafted a bow and set of arrows for his son out of white oak and river cane, and he started shooting when he . Scratches and dings. I hunted with it but never got a shot. Used. We would never knowingly se Used. You can assume this bow has straight limbs and that the bow is safe and sh USED - Left handed. 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. May 25, 2015. Thanks for your time. 3.0 out of 5 stars Tembo/Howard Hill. (1), Black Canyon Custom Bows Howard Hill used the video footage and the story from his African hunt to finally make the highly successful movie, "Tembo." (See Day 4) To learn more about hunting, check out John E. Phillips' book, "How to Hunt Deer Up Close with Bows, Muzzleloaders . Hill had designed and used specially made aluminum shafts to hunt African elephants for his full-length color film Tembo (1951).[20]. (1), Lost Creek Very good condition. You found yourself a good lady. W NEW - Right handed. Refinished with hunter finish. A lot of people are attracted to those bows because of the Hill name and the "romance" of the classic longbow. Click to reveal Champion archer Howard Hill was born in Wilsonville, Alabama, on November 13, 1899. . Howard Hill Archery Tembo. "Redman" Sidis Holdings Ltd. ("Sidis") is an online advertising broker providing targeted digital media geared to the European . These straight-end longbows give you speed, stability and cast. (55), Custom They are feather light in the hand and have excellent maneuverability. We would not have the Archery Seasons and privileges in Bowhunting that we enjoy today. There are very few people who would do those things nowadays since we have the luxury of history to review, and a completely different mindset. [21] He and his game partner then attempt to win the show's grand-prize of $1,500; but they lose, failing to answer correctly a question relating to the Battle of Hastings. Right Handed. We USED - Left handed. 3-Piece longbow. As a bowhunter himself, he killed over 2,000 animals with his longbow, including a 10,000-pound African bull elephant, becoming the first white man to kill such an animal with an arrow. Very good condition. String follow,Back set, Glass, all natural,fiber backed or any where in . (1), Jack B Harrison Thanks guys. (1), Roy Coursey The red elm in the Bighorn Sheep is a light brown color highlighted with beautiful dark brown swirls. I have been reading quite a few posts on the hand shock with these bows. Im sure everyone here would be very interested in hearing about it. Not having any shops around that sell them makes it difficult to make a good choice. JavaScript is disabled. Traditional archery supplies, hunting supplies, target archery, archery supplies, compound archery. Etching on limbs. Very good condition. [1] He began using a bow at age four and by age six he received his own homemade archery set, which he used for target practice and for hunting in the woods surrounding his family's property. Broadheads are 190 grain Grizzly single bevels or 190 grain Tuffhead single bevels. Hollywood ruined the actual archery and hunting in Hill's movies, as they had in many older flicks. The coffee is always hot, come and see us. Like new condition. There are occasionally some great deals. Some scratches and dings but in pretty good condition. 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. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. Bamboo laminations under brown glass. I mostly use Douglas Fir shafts and make my own arrows. Also.I met Byron Ferguson, and he is a gentlemans gentleman. Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2011. Please keep the comments coming, The Redman and Big Five are two of my favorite Hill's. [17][18] The marksmanship and daring that Hill exhibits in just those two films exemplify why many archers consider him to be among the greatest hunters of all time.[12]. My favorite bow is a 66", straight gripped, string follow, Wesley Special. I love the old Schulz built Tembos. Our bows will generally shoot a minimum speed of 115 feet per second plus the weight of the bow (i.e. You're the only other members of the 5+ kids club that I know. My 5th kid is due in two weeks. 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! Van, George. During his career, he produced 23 films about archery for Warner Bros. There is certainly one very obvious fact. (1), Mohawk No other man has so completely dominated any sport as Howard Hill did in the sport of Archery. A couple of small scratches but in very good condition. On February 17, 1955, Hill appeared as a contestant on You Bet Your Life, a popular American quiz series hosted on both radio and television by comedian Groucho Marx. 1-Piece longbow. 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). (1), Morrison I will never understand how we can judge folks we didnt know. (1), Pronghorn The only reason I like my Wesley better is that it was the first custom bow I ever had, so sentiment figures in. If you are a fan of Capstick and Ruark and the tales of the safari days of Africa, this a must see. Just watched the Howord Hill movie Tembo. You can assume this bow has straight limbs and that the b USED - Left handed. 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. I thank them all. My main hunting bow is a Northern Mist Classic, 68 inches, 56# at 28 inches. [4], Lemuel Howard Hill was born in Wilsonville, Alabama, in 1899, the youngest of Mary E. (ne Crumpton) and John F. Hill's nine children. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. You need to cut in the arrow rest, finish sanding nock grooves and limbs -- rounding the edges, then seal it with a finish. I remember when there was only the American Sportsman.. and that was a good show. Times were different, people were different, and we didnt have a nation of know-it-alls with I-Pods, computers, and newborn ethics that we apply to times already passed. The "Cheetah" and the "Half Breed" are my favorites. There are fewer & fewer good shows on it all the time. (1), Jack Harrison 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. Good grief. I have a cheaper on and its a whole different game from my ILF bows. I also have a Howard Hill Tembo, 68", 63#@ 28 and a Bobby Lofton Osage 68", 67# @ 28". I have two. The only reason I keep it is because on Weds. In Africa this name means Rogue Elephant. Lots of nice bows. - Thomas Jefferson. You can assume this bow has straight limbs and that the bow is safe and shootable. We would never knowingly se Used. I have a Howard Hill Halfbreed named "Chili Maker". Pope and Young, the Thompson brothers almost everyone from back then indulged in shots that were just too far. I took a chance and bought it for a great price and have been very happy. And the Hitler comment was just stupid; a far cry from one to the other and any reference there was ignorant and not called for. Hill wrote the script for "Tembo," the story of the first white man to ever take an elephant with a bow. do NOT contact me with unsolicited services or offers; post id: 7585503099. posted: 2023-02-03 10:36. In case you havent heard he has been dead for quite a while so I suppose it hasnt been lately. You must log in or register to reply here. I currently shoot a 64" Martin Bamboo Viper and am looking into a 70" model like a Big 5 or Wesley special. [3] In addition, Hill served as a supporting actor, trick-shot performer, and technical adviser on archery for Hollywood shorts and feature films. Asking $500, plus shipping. It was a different time but you cant understand that with your modern fetchin-up. I think if/when I order another it would be the Legend Stick. Ive always admired, NO, revered Howard Hill shooting technique, but I always believed his Yupikayee hunting films sucked. Hollywood ruined the actual archery and hunting in Hills movies, as they had in many older flicks. (9), 40-44# I think I might have to have one someday. [6] Later, when Howard attended high school in nearby Columbiana, he proved to be an exceptional athlete in a variety of other sports, including baseball, basketball, football, and golf. Howard with elephant he shot with bow while in Africa for the filming of movie "Tembo". "Hunter". [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. I doubt very many here ever shot a field round or an animal round. 1. If you shoot say a 60 pound compound look for something in the 40 to 45 pound range to start. (1), Double BB I ran into a guy that's made laminated recurves. time) It's then called a Halfbreed. i like the style of the Big 5 but the bamboo sticks out i find, This website uses cookies for functionality, analytics and advertising purposes as described in our. Most of the rest of it is junk. We would never knowingly sel Used. Osage is a wood that was frequently used by the Native American Indians in their bows, as it is a very durable, hard wood. I have looked around at the Howard Hill club sight a bit. Performance & security by Cloudflare. On October 31, 1922, he married Elizabeth Hodges, a native of Ashville, Alabama, who was his former high-school English teacher. (4), 1-Piece Nevertheless, Hill's accuracy was otherwise so precise that he routinely hit extremely small targets in both live and filmed demonstrations. Not many understand the polite thing to do. Good grief. 5 check-ins. I have read HtHW and like the info in the book and I shoot the same way as said in the book but I have the DVD of Tembo and dont think I would watch it again. I like all off the laminations of bamboo to be on the back of the bow. We USED - Right handed. Any HH bow will do that. Noones perfect and as far as Im concerned, to treat anyone like they were, unfairly puts them on a pedestal they dont belong on. (1), Don Dow So Chris, is there anyone else on this planet that you dont like. 70-100 yard shots at goats and deer, 60 yard shots at squirrels, bagging 50 squirrels/rabbits in one weekend, etc. (1), Sky Archery Spirit - 41@28 - 62" - 3505. One piece longbow. Coupled with two inner lams of bamboo, this is one of the most aesthetically beautiful bows, as well as an exceptional performer. Your IP: Home Forums Campfire Forum Howard Hill Tembo Very Disappointing. Im with you Van. We all hate our jobs and thats how it is. [3] To accomplish that feat he used a 41-inch-long (100 cm) arrow while pulling a 115-pound bow. You can assume this bow has straight lim USED - Right handed. Right Handed. I figured I needed a Hill style quiver to go with the bow so I made one with some leather that has been in a closet for a few years awaiting a project. Howard's ability with a bow and arrow along with his record of achievements go unmatched 25 years after his death in 1975. Partially finished bows may be ordered with a traditional straight handle in any of our longbow models. Without the determination and dedication of men like Howard Hill, Fred Bear, and several others, Glenn St Charles always comes to mind. Mar 1, 2007. (2), Cascade Mountain [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). Made by Craig Ekin, Hamilton, Montana. Different times and different showman.. (1), A&H Archery Put 300 arrows through it with no problems. I have 2 Wesley Specials, 2 Cheetahs, and 1 Big Five. The difference in models is only core material and how many lams are used. Some of his great trips were filmed or documented, including Howard Hill vs. One piece longbow. We woul NEW - Left handed. Howard was one of archery's early writers and his . I will not judge.. All I can say about Byron Ferguson is that if he has been able to make a living off of archery then more power to him. He was previously married to Elizabeth Hodges. Howard Hill was born on 13 November 1899 in Wilsonville, Alabama, USA. Thanks ! [10] Later, after getting married in 1922, Hill and his wife moved to Florida. Chris Shelton wrote: sorry hill fans, Ive never liked the man:? In all, he produced 23 short subject films for Warner Brothers. HH was there as the curtain was drawn (yes we had curtains back then) before the show. I have watched the movie, Tembo and likewise was not impressed, but did enjoy whatever positive attributes it presented. He put on an outstanding demonstration of shooting skill before the movie started. We have been politically corrected to death by a$$ patting liberals and made to think we are the best that ever was. Howard Hill was one of many bowhunters who made available the opportunity to use our traditonal gear once again and for that we owe a great debt of gratitude. (27), 60# and higher There's many photos and lots of info there. $485. Sold for. Howard Hill shot all bamboo. The Wesley is my go to. You can assume this bow has straight limbs and USED - Right handed. Not like today with hunters wearing their own HD kill cams on top of their hats or mounted over their stands. It is easy to be an armchair quarterback concerning the Outhouse Channel shows of today. You can assume this bow has straight limbs and tha USED - Right handed. Hill enjoyed the challenge of making remarkably difficult trick shots, such as shooting an apple or prune off the top of someone's head from a distance of 60 feet. W USED - Left handed. But, as the years rolled by, I developed a hatred with the Hill-style bows; mainly because the hand-shock they seemed to possess. (2), Longbow No weight markings but scaled at 73#. I agree.. Howard Hill "Tembo" Longbow, 68", 60 lb. Two piece longbow. You can assum USED - Right handed. Three piece longbow. (6), 3-Piece Please advise. (1), Fox (1), Wallace Mountain Always regretted not bringing my Alaskan for him to sign. TBMADMIN wrote: Some of the scenes in Tembo were staged. Its beautiful red color puts it in a class of its own. You can assume this bow has straight limbs and that the bow is safe and USED - Left handed. I wish I could have listened to him tell a few of his hunting stories around a camp fire. Dodge, dip, duck, dive, dodge . i think they were straight. Good condition. Les meilleures offres pour Tembo : The Legendary Howard Hill / DVD tir l'arc traditionnel Points on Arrows NEUF sont sur eBay Comparez les prix et les spcificits des produits neufs et d'occasion Pleins d'articles en livraison gratuite! Hey all, I am looking to get a Howard Hill bow in the next few months. Very good condition. We promise not to spam you! Talk about not being PC! You must log in or register to reply here. Perhaps you should take time to get to know him as a human being while he is still alive and you still have time to learn some things. A primitive skills and aboriginal technology message board for those interested in Stone Age, Bushcraft, Survival skills and Pal. A few small scratches but otherwise in good condition. FYI..I dont know if you read Fred Bears field notes but he took quite a few unethical shots himself. But to the wheel & techno-easy at any cost crowd they dont see it our way either. I am just thankful for it. $350. The complete set of 8 colour lobby cards from the original 1952 165440354207 (2), Wildcat +$5.99 shipping. Ill join the club. Designed after Howard's bow, "Sweetheart", it is carefully constructed of 4 tempered bamboo laminations for a maximum of smoothness, resilience, and cast which cannot be equaled in ANY wood. One piece longbow. (1), Archery Traditions Director: Tembo. He was an actor and showman as well as archerbefore 1940. One piece longbow. Tembo: The Legendary Howard Hill / Points on Arrows Traditional Archery DVD is in very good condition. The sleeve comes in the two sizes only and the bottom portion slips up into the top for weather protection. I watched Tembo at the Strand Theater in Shreveport Louisiana back in the early 50s with my Dad and Mother. All critical reviews James A. Pingrey. [7] On his draft card, he signed his name "Howard H. Hill", indicating that he had altered his full name, adding a middle "H" and dropping his first name Lemuel, as it is documented in the federal census of 1910. Hopefully this works better. Top critical review. New, never shot. I know this is all subject to personal preference but I'd like to hear why you prefer the different profiles. 7-17. I had that one made as well. 72# @ 28" 68" length. film sexism in the 2021 serato dj pro free download; uberti cattleman 45 colt review sexy men naked and hard; waffle house mlo fivem a nurse is preparing to insert an indwelling urinary catheter for a male client; lifa app download pc "Alpha Hybrid". Just out in the yard shooting my bow to check my form and arrow flight. Very good condition. He established the record for winning the most bow-and-arrow field tournaments in succession, a total of 196 competitions. 1-Piece longbow. (1), Righteous Shot You can assume this bow has straight limbs and that the b Used. And Howard Hill came up much in the discussion of course. Anywaysit featured an outfitter that was owned by a longbow hunter and they showed footage of him getting a nice buck from his stand. I have a TD "RedMan" 64", 48@28 with ebony riser and limb tips that I love but when shooting 3-D or just practicing I always gravitate to the bows with bamboo limbs.They just seem to be more forgiving. 208.113.148.196 I dont judge individuals by their personality unless I really know them, and that still doesnt warrant me to judge them. Recurve I doubt anyone would come to see me shoot :oops:. In it Wiles reveals that although Hill had split the end off of several arrows, he was unable to split the arrow exactly as scripted (from end-to-end). The years accumulate on old friendships like tree rings, during which time a kind of unspoken care and loyalty accrue between men. A quick look at my Big Five (68", 55#@28") shows that all 4 bamboo lams are tapered. [19] In 2006, cast members of the Australian-American television series MythBusters were unable to replicate the end-to-end splitting of an arrow, so they concluded that Hill probably used a shaft made of bamboo, not wood, for the famous shot. (1), Right Hand Howard Hill was an archer who was unofficially referred to as the "Worlds Greatest Archer". At LRU, we are dedicated to sharing the power of traditional archery with all "wrong-handed" southpaws. We can certainly speak our minds and say what we will about those who have passed. He was inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame in Birmingham in 1971, the Archery Hall of Fame in Springfield, Missouri, in 1972; and into the Bowhunters Hall of Fame in Squaw Valley, California, in 1975. I have taken quiet a few deer with his bows. Left Handed. Howard Hill. Same could be said for Ted Nugent, etc. We would never kno Used. (2), Massie Archery The tips were way to heavy. (1), Great Plains 10 best traditional bow hunting book for 2019 lihr reviews. Remember, it is easy to overbow yourself with too heavy a draw weight bow. Scratches and dings. Bruce. 1-Piece longbow. The splitting-the-arrow scene can be viewed in an extended excerpt from, "Thirteenth Census of the United States: 1910", "Twelfth Census of the United States: 1900", "Howard Hill, Champion Archer Who Shot for Errol Flynn, Dies", "United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 19171918", "Scene from The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938 BluRay)", "You Bet Your Life #5423 Groucho meets a psychiatrist (Secret word 'Door', Feb 17, 1955)", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Howard_Hill&oldid=1136405682, Players of American football from Alabama, Short description is different from Wikidata, Pages using infobox person with multiple spouses, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 30 January 2023, at 04:41. Whatever they did. howard hill brace height dick wightman. That makes Hill's feat truly impressive since he used only cedar wood arrows. The aluminum and carbon-fiber arrow shafts used by modern archers are more consistent and straighter than wood arrows, making for more consistent shots. That is all I was saying. Anyone know of any info on building a bow with a similar design to the Hill bows ? I like the dished grip and have made a couple bows with something very close in shape and size. This bow was my primary hunting bow and has handling marks from usage on the leather grip and arrow shelf but is otherwise in great condition. Get yourself the Shultz DVD, "Hitting 'Em Like Howard Hill" and get ready for a very different archery experience. Thats all. [22], Hill was married only once. [16] He produced several short documentaries that highlighted other difficult trick shots. 1-Piece longbow. (1), Wolf Paw Archery Some of you need to grow up and think.
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