Modern bow hunting hasn't changed much from the original except for the equipment. Today, bow hunters can choose from a variety of bows, arrows and arrowheads.
Traditional bow
Also known as the longbow, it is the most basic of bow designs. The bow is straight until it is strung, then it curves.
Recurve bow
This is more powerful than a straight bow and generally is not used with any type of mechanical devices.
Compound bow
A series of cables and pulleys reduce the amount of force needed to pull the string back. This is the most popular bow today.
Shafts
Arrow shafts can be made of wood, aluminum, fiberglass, carbon and a carbon/aluminum combination. Arrow heads or points come in various shapes and sizes and are chosen based on the archer's purpose. Bullet, judo, blunt and field points are all used for target practice and small game hunting. Bowfish points are used for bow fishing.
Broad heads
Broad heads are used for small and large game hunting, and types include fixed blade, removable blade and expandable blade.
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