To many, the idea of going to the woods, cutting down a tree, crafting a simple longbow, and taking a deer with it is nuts—very cool, but nuts. But for some, the idea is captivating: as it was, and ...

When archery deer season opens Saturday, some hunters will be carrying wood into the woods in the form of longbows or recurve bows. That includes a vintage wooden Sears Ted Williams recurve bow that I ...

It makes sense: Rather than a star or angel, a bow offers a touch of personality—and a DIY mentality—that a traditional Christmas tree topper might not. It’s distinctly feminine, pretty, and serves as ...