During his career, he produced 23 films about archery for Warner Bros. Champion archer Howard Hill was born in Wilsonville, Alabama, on November 13, 1899. . Okay, okay. ToddRvs wrote: All in all very disappointed in Howard Hill. (4), Brush Country Bows 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. Very go USED - Left handed. BTW limblover that is a good comparison, I never thought about that! Just watched the Howord Hill movie Tembo. A few small scratches. I am just thankful for it. But, as the years rolled by, I developed a hatred with the Hill-style bows; mainly because the hand-shock they seemed to possess. Tom Clum and his sons built this store from the ground up with the help of many hands and good friends. [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. 72# @ 28" 68" length. Left Handed. Years ago I had a Northen Mist string fallow bowcant remember the model. Lets keep this to the discussion at hand. I feel that same way about the Big Five, but it is a bit lighter than I generally prefer. I also have arrow making equipment-pricing upon request. Also.I met Byron Ferguson, and he is a gentlemans gentleman. Comments on topic are welcome, personal attacks from any side are not. 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. A few small scratches but otherwise in good condition. [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 am sure that because of him many hunters took up archery. You cant judge an era unless you lived in that era, under the influence of what life was like back then..the very beginning of modern archery and bowhunting pretty much. I've had several HHs, presently have a 68" Big Five that's 57# @ 29". Hollywood ruined the actual archery and hunting in Hills movies, as they had in many older flicks. [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. Some of you need to grow up and think. I will never understand how we can judge folks we didnt know. I doubt very many here ever shot a field round or an animal round. (1), Joddy Longbows 68" Howard Hill "Wesley Special". All Howard Hill longbows are laminated, with fiberglass backing for a maximum of strength and durability. 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. $24.99. [3] That same year, he won his 196th field archery competition in a row. I have a Redman I like very much because I like the looks of yew and it is a time honored core material, but I also like any Hill I have owned. [3] Hill, though, was not only one of the most decorated archers in the modern era of target shooting, hunting, and flight archery competitions, he was also a celebrated writer and producer. (15), 45-49# Call 8two85five921zero9. Noones perfect and as far as Im concerned, to treat anyone like they were, unfairly puts them on a pedestal they dont belong on. tucsonbowhunter. Top Rated Plus. Nothing about him was for real atleast not relateing to this movie. The bow is a Howard Hill Tembo by John Schulz and custom made for David Paul who named it "Sagittarius". You can assume this bow has straight limbs and that the Used. (6), 3-Piece win1885: That was a beautiful bow. Glad to see there is at least one old timer around. Nevertheless, Hill's accuracy was otherwise so precise that he routinely hit extremely small targets in both live and filmed demonstrations. I also have a Howard Hill Tembo, 68", 63#@ 28 and a Bobby Lofton Osage 68", 67# @ 28". i think they were straight. Van, George. Scratches and dings. Good grief. (8), 50-54# Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. You can assume this bow has straight limbs and that the bow is safe and shootable. Your IP: The sleeve comes in the two sizes only and the bottom portion slips up into the top for weather protection. 1-Piece longbow. craig ekin author of howard hill the man and the legend. Dont really care for Byron Ferguson. One piece longbow. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a2a97d62d3a829f 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. :D They all come off the same forms and the difference between models is undetectable by me. The sleeve is then covered with a laced wrap. I don't think you could go wrong with whatever model you choose. Three piece longbow. (2), Yellowstone Custom Bows We wou USED - Right handed. You can assume this bow has straight limbs and USED - Right handed. Made from osage orange, the Crocodile makes a bright yellow bow with the possibility of a contrasting dark riser. Refinished with hunter finish. They seem to go with wood arrows and back quivers like pie and ice cream, lol Hope you enjoy your new Bow!:D. We woul NEW - Left handed. Excellent condition. At LRU, we are dedicated to sharing the power of traditional archery with all "wrong-handed" southpaws. I hunted with it but never got a shot. Finally, his gravestone in Alabama is simply inscribed "Hill". They are feather light in the hand and have excellent maneuverability. sorry hill fans, Ive never liked the man:? Dont speak ill of the dead. 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 . It seems that the shot at the first buck was perfect. (1), Roy Coursey You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. [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. (1), Wild Wood Archery What a treat that would have been. Performance & security by Cloudflare. I really like this style bow and I have several. Right Handed. I believe there are still a few Byrons alive. Never saw Howard in person . A real beauty. Very Good Condtion. He was previously married to Elizabeth Hodges. Steve, The Outhouse Channel thats the best description Ive heard in a long time of the hunting channel. A big 5 and a Wesley special. Truly the top of the line! You can assume this bow has straight limbs and that the bow is safe and shootable. Where longer distance shots are the norm. A couple of very small scratches but otherwise in very good condition. A few small scratches but otherwise in good condition. Howard Hill Tembo Bamboo Long Bow 60 pound, left handed. "Graybark". now I know why Fred Bear dispised this guy. The Outhouse Channel I coined from Dave Peterson. Anyone shoot a Howard Hill bow? Comparing Fred Bear videos to Howard Hills is like apples and oranges. What is it called? Pronghorn - 62@28 - 60" - PR6260DA I have a Howard Hill Halfbreed named "Chili Maker". Please advise. JavaScript is disabled. I think if/when I order another it would be the Legend Stick. I have to stay within 18.3 yards , Maybe need to lighten up a wee bit George! Good condition. Oh, and when was the last time you saw Howard Hill? (2), Cascade Mountain 1-Piece longbow. By they were the early pioneers that brought bowhunting to the fore front. That is all I was saying. If you watch when he shoots one of the wild cats you can see that when it moves it has a rope around its middle that moves the grass.Not for me and it has taken a bit of the shine of the image I have of Mr.Hill. Owners & Operators - Howard Hill Archery. Sidis Holdings Ltd. ("Sidis") is an online advertising broker providing targeted digital media geared to the European . Please give me your favorite HHA bow model & why. Great Plains - "El Dorado" - 35@28 - 68" - 16897. It was actually a really good show. [3], Numerous local, state, and national organizations devoted to the sport of archery have honored Hill. :wink: George D. Stout wrote: Im with you Van. Im goin to build a couple in the next few months and probably use one this fall. In Africa this name means Rogue Elephant. (66), Production Three piece longbow. We USED - Left handed. 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. Some of you need to grow up and think. TBMADMIN wrote: Some of the scenes in Tembo were staged. $350. "Dont take life so seriousit aint nohow permanent.". I've made about a dozen backed flatbows and a couple selfbows. Back in the day Lofton was bow to have. First thing to consider, is that when you talk about a HH bow, these days you almost has to specify a HH style or "D" style bow as well, as opposed to a Hill R/D bow etc. W USED - Left handed. . Only if you take everything literally George, which would be the definition of ignorant. I like all off the laminations of bamboo to be on the back of the bow. Pronghorn - 62@28 - 60" - PROS6260DA Talk to Craig and you can get a Tembo with any wood you want. Howard Hill: Price: $500.00: Category: LONGBOW: Condition: GOOD HAND: RH Contact Seller: woodsman: Detailed Description and Photos: Howard Hill "Tembo" longbow 70amo 58#@28" Bow is in good condition. 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. Right Handed. Would you go backset, straight or string follow and why ? I read Hunting the Hard Way. Is anyone here using a Hill Style Bow? This bow is located in Alaska Contact Joe at [email protected] Visit Bowsite.com: [4] In 1938 he also performed all the bow-and-arrow stunts for Errol Flynn's Technicolor "swashbuckler" The Adventures of Robin Hood, as well as portraying "Owain the Welshman" at the archery tournament, followed by additional stunts and trick shots for other films starring Flynn, including The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex, Dodge City, and Virginia City. Read more. Yall can blame me for the future purchases. The Howard Hill bamboo bow is to the serious minded bowhunter what the bamboo flyrod is to the purist fisherman! The only thing was it was a different snake in a completely different place and background even the lighting was wrong and the snake was 4 to 5 feet long, not the suppose big snake that had is brother all coiled up. (1), A&H Archery we buy sell trade hill style bows (american semi-longbows) in any brand or manor. "ML-10". I have looked around at the Howard Hill club sight a bit. That model was introduced by Peter O. Stecher to match the needs of straight bow archers. (1), Wing 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. . Coupled with two inner lams of bamboo, this is one of the most aesthetically beautiful bows, as well as an exceptional performer. The red elm in the Bighorn Sheep is a light brown color highlighted with beautiful dark brown swirls. Well today I received the bow and put about 30 arrows, 2016 Easton Lites through it, I felt no hand shock, elbow pain or wrist slap. I've owned a couple of Wesley Specials. We have been politically corrected to death by a$$ patting liberals and made to think we are the best that ever was. I've also heard Craig say that he would put juniper in a class with bamboo in terms of smoothness and punch. It was a 66" Hill-style longbow made by Frank Eicholtz. Shelton: Straight Limb With A Touch Of String Follow. Not like today with hunters wearing their own HD kill cams on top of their hats or mounted over their stands.