Instinctive Shooting II

Once again, G. Fred Asbell has tackled this very difficult subject with both understanding and with humility. One can clearly glean that Mr. Asbell continues to grow in his own lifelong fascination with instinctive archery, and yet he can readily admit that he does not have all of the answers. I've read hundreds of books on archery and firearms, and Asbell stands alone when it comes to the ease of his prose and his ability to plumb the various depths of this most human of activities. Archery has at one time or another been a part of life on every continent, and hence it crosses the bariers of race, time, and place. In some societies, such as those of pre-firearm Europe and those of the Asiatic steppes, archery was utterly integral to life. How many millions of times have the issues of accuracy with bow and arrow been pondered over the eons? Asbell joins the ancient debate as if he's just strolled up to the campfire, given a listen, and shared his own thoughts. He's not trying to sell anything, isn't trying to get you to go out and buy a bunch of new gear, and doesn't pander to the archery industry, which seems in many cases (but not all) to depend upon planned obsolesence. Asbell is simply trying to teach. When you read Instinctive Archery II, you are drinking from the source in all of its purity. No gap shooting, half-instinctive techniques, gun barreling, or tip sighting here. Just the real deal, with no apologies, from the guy who started it all. Thomas M. Basch, MD

As of Jan 2005 this book is available. Do a search. This is the companion book to Mr. Asbell's earlier book, "Instinctive Shooting". Though his first book covered lots of ground, this clarifies any vagueries raised in Part 1. The story goes that the always approachable Mr Asbell had been queried by lots of folks who enjoyed his method but..."When you said this did you mean that way or this way" type of questions. Mr. Asbell includes how to shoot Recurves, Longbows and even Compounds for those who want to keep their wheels but ditch the heat seeking laser sights. It's geared for both the aspiring and seasoned Bowhunter but also would benefit the Target Archery enthusiast. (Hey, you'll be the one with bent knees) Some pretty fun hunting stories are also included in the 28 chapters. For getting started in Archery/Bowhunting, this and TJ Conrads' "Traditional Bowhunter's Handbook" would be great starting points. Thanks G. Fred!