Name: #933-2 In Pursuit of Trophy Whitetails -The Final Chapters-
Brand: Black Widow Bows
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#933-2 In Pursuit of Trophy Whitetails -The Final Chapters-

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Considered by many to be one of the premier trophy whitetail bowhunters, the late Roger C. Rothhaar is known as the author of the classic books In Pursuit of Trophy Whitetails and Whitetail Magic, as well as numerous articles in deer hunting and traditional bowhunting magazines. Roger is also known as the original "Snuffer" broadhead designer.

The elder son of Roger, Ron, is also a lifelong traditional bowhunter. He spent the entirety of his father's last fourteen deer seasons hunting alongside Roger. To date, Ron has taken at least one mature whitetail buck each season, the last twenty-one years in a row, in four states, and all with purely traditional equipment. The book is written as a combination of Roger's unfinished or outlined writings and Ron's own experience and thoughts from forty-five years of hunting with his father. Ron then takes you on a journey of some of his most memorable and educational hunts.

I miss my old friend Roger Rothhaar. As the old saying goes, "We wore camo when camo wasn't cool." Roger and I were what thousands of fledgling bowhunters called "Heavy Hitters," in more ways than one! We participated in America's great whitetail revolution. We witnessed it come full circle, in many aspects maybe too much, too far and too fast. Many novice deer hunters today only know what they see on television. The future and heritage of our whitetail passion depends on getting back into the woods to hunt these beloved deer for all the right reasons. Roger and his son Ron tell their story in this book. Reading these ideas, experiences and memories offered by real woodsmen is a very valuable opportunity. May the forest be with you.

- Gene Wensel, Hamilton, Montana

Frequently asked questions

What kind of arrow speed can I expect from my bow?

(This question is one that we are asked most often) This is a very tough question to answer, as there are numerous variables involved in the determination of arrow speed. Long draws and smooth releases will aid in increased arrow speed and vary from shooter to shooter. Just remember that you need to shoot at least 8 to 11 grains (we recommend 9-11 or more; especially with long draw lengths of 29 inches or more, which can significantly increase the possibility of limb tip damage when using a high performance bowstring) of arrow weight per pound of bow that you draw. The answer is not set or simple so we recommend that you contact us with the specifics of your setup and we will try to help you get a good idea of your arrow speed.

What length of bow/poundage should I get?

We recommend that you order your bow length based on your draw length, measured to the far side of the shelf. Refer to the catalog for draw length recommendations. More than one length may work. As for the poundage, if you shoot a compound and are new to traditional archery, you would probably want to drop about 25% from your compound weight. If you are shooting a traditional bow now of a different brand, keep in mind that Black Widow bows, as well as several other high performance traditional bows, shoot much harder than bows made twenty or thirty years ago. So don’t over bow yourself. We have found that 45 – 55 pounds should be enough bow for most small to medium sized game animals. Ken preaches accuracy-accuracy-accuracy and that comes from being able to control your bow.

Which model should I choose?

We try to base the answer to this question on what you are going to use your bow for. Hunting, target/3-D, recreation, etc. The PMA series is the “old naildriver” and is considered the best choice by our tournament shooters. Those of you who like to take the longer shots might want to look at thePMA. The PSA was designed due to the number of instinctive shooters in the market requiring a shorter hunting bow without using sights. The PSA is a good choice for most bowhunters. The PTF series is basically a one-piece version of the PSA and is favored by bowhunters due to its simplicity and light weight. The PSR recurve was designed with the romance of the 50’s. It's short and maneuverable for blind or tree stand hunting. It has the exact same grip and riser as our PL longbow, which makes it unbelievably easy to switch back and forth between these two bows. Finally, thePL. It is one of the smoothest longbows you will ever shoot and the transaction from a recurve to this bow is as easy as it gets.

How does the DEMO BOW program work?

We have a fleet of demo bows available for our customers to try in their own backyard. In order to try one out, you must first call us to determine which bow is for you and it’s availability. Then, you may use a credit card or money order to pay us for the cost of the model you have selected, plus UPS Ground shipping to you and back to us. You may then keep the bow for approximately one week and return it to us. We will either credit you back for the cost of the bow or roll it into a new bow order. If you order a new bow, shipping will be no charge. The bottom line is that if you demo and decide not to buy at this time, you are out about $50.00 in most cases for 2 way shipping. If you order a bow, you are only out half of that amount