Van, George. The only old Hill videos that I particularly like are the ones where he doesnt have to fake a hunt, the ones with the simple trick exhibitions. Pronghorn - 62@28 - 60" - PROS6260DA For one, camera equipment back then was huge and cumbersome. Years ago I had a Northen Mist string fallow bowcant remember the model. [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. The archery skill (long bow) of Howard Hill has never been matched. Three tempered bamboo laminations, black glass backing, white glass facing and a Zebrano riser. Pope and Young went forth to slay grizzly bears and African lions with their longbows. - Thomas Jefferson. Thinning the herd, as I have to many longbows. That is the HH I love. (1), Longhorn Pin Like new condition. But if you read some of the early accounts of Freds hunting experiences his own long range, questinable draw and pray shots would be frowned upon today as well. I like a Hill style ASL and I actually shoot that style the best. Some of his great trips were filmed or documented, including Howard Hill vs. The "Cheetah" and the "Half Breed" are my favorites. 1-Piece longbow. My question is, do they use tappered or straight lams or a combination of the two? (1), Double BB Osage orange & honey locust lamination combination. Copyright 2023 Rocky Mountain Specialty Gear. Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2011. (1), Sky Archery The anaconda was really lame. I have watched the movie, Tembo and likewise was not impressed, but did enjoy whatever positive attributes it presented. I was aware he was a bowyer at Howard Hill Archery from 1968 to 1974 before starting out his own business making the American Longbow. I've built all of mine and recently sold a lot of bows leaving me without the Asl. show contact info. Hill wrote the script for "Tembo," the story of the first white man to ever take an elephant with a bow. [4], Lemuel Howard Hill was born in Wilsonville, Alabama, in 1899, the youngest of Mary E. (ne Crumpton) and John F. Hill's nine children. One piece longbow. Very good condition. Hill's father crafted a bow and set of arrows for his son out of white oak and river cane, and he started shooting when he . You can assume this bow has straight limbs and tha USED - Right handed. I saw Howard Hill the hunter taking baby animals for his own amusement. . The bow is a Howard Hill Tembo by John Schulz and custom made for David Paul who named it "Sagittarius". It is the most aesthetically pleasing to me. (1), Jack Harrison A different time. If you get our voice mail at any time, please leave a message so that we can return your call. (1), Blue Ridge Archery (1), Wing Im going to cut Howard some slack. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a2a97d62d3a829f You can assume this bow has straight limbs and that the bow is safe and shootable. I have a Howard Hill Halfbreed named "Chili Maker". $485. Very good condition. different times. I figured I needed a Hill style quiver to go with the bow so I made one with some leather that has been in a closet for a few years awaiting a project. (4), Brush Country Bows In the federal census of 1910 his given name is "Lemuel H. Hill"; on his 1918 draft registration he signed Howard H. Hill; in the 1920 census he is documented "Howard L.[emuel] Hill"; and on his 1922 marriage license he is recorded once again as "Howard H. Hill". This threadVan. This is why they were straight limbed, and it was a mistake.. One piece longbow. Times were different, people were different, and we didnt have a nation of know-it-alls with I-Pods, computers, and newborn ethics that we apply to times already passed. 194.140.192.8 1-Piece longbow. Always regretted not bringing my Alaskan for him to sign. We woul NEW - Left handed. I got all excited just to see a longbow. I will never understand how we can judge folks we didnt know. :wink: George D. Stout wrote: Im with you Van. All in all very disappointed in Howard Hill, now I know why Fred Bear dispised this guy. Also.I met Byron Ferguson, and he is a gentlemans gentleman. 68" Howard Hill "Wesley Special". Thats not only the way they did it back then, its also the way its done now in all movies:PVan. And Hollywood, as usual, had to put their two cents in as to what should be in the movies. "Hunter". Mohawk - 46@27 - 62" - 115910 I have never read any of Fred Bears books are they any good and which ones? Talk to Craig and you can get a Tembo with any wood you want. One piece longbow. I review Draw Force and Performance of the Wesley Special. After accomplishing that, he would perform the same bow-and-arrow stunt with an even smaller item from a greater distance. I agree.. 3-Piece longbow. Phone calls only!!!! On February 27, 1950, Howard Hill gained the distinction of being the first white man ever to kill an elephant with the bow and arrow. 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. A few small scratches. Good grief. USED - Right handed. String follow,Back set, Glass, all natural,fiber backed or any where in . A big 5 and a Wesley special. HH was there as the curtain was drawn (yes we had curtains back then) before the show. Etching on limbs. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. I have two. (1), Wild Wood Archery Comes with original box, bow sleeves, stringer, string wax, and owners manual. :D They all come off the same forms and the difference between models is undetectable by me. (1), Gordon Rule I like the three lam idea in the Tembo model that Danny suggested with bamboo sandwiched between two yew lams ! We're planning on making a form to copy the Howard Hill straight limb longbow. +$5.99 shipping. Shelton: Straight Limb With A Touch Of String Follow. Performance & security by Cloudflare. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. (1), Byron Ferguson Thought the 64" would be a handy length but it was too short for me. homemade or custom bowyers. [22], Hill was married only once. They have a following by a enough shooters to keep Howard Hill Archery building Bows! So Chris, is there anyone else on this planet that you dont like. 1-Piece longbow. I think a longbow is the ultimate traditional bow and someday I hope to have a nice one. I'm eating instant noodles and bologna sandwich for lunch in the next few months saving to maybe buy something because of this site. B.S. The Tembo performs as good or in most cases better than the other models. We would not have the Archery Seasons and privileges in Bowhunting that we enjoy today. I just can't afford one yet. 3-Piece longbow. One piece longbow. Congrats man! Top Rated Plus. Owners & Operators - Howard Hill Archery. In Canada, for example, Archery Toronto currently recognizes Hill as "one of the three greatest archers of the last century", the other two being, in that organization's estimation, the legendary Japanese Zen bowman Awa Kenz and Byron Ferguson, a native of Alabama like Hill.[15]. Your IP: Im with you Van. Laminated bamboo with bubinga riser. I think if/when I order another it would be the Legend Stick. Re: Favorite Howard Hill Archery bow model, http://www.howardhillarchery.com/limited-edition-longbows/black-mamba.html. Dont really care for Byron Ferguson. I'll see about finding a good picture of it. (8), 50-54# (1), High Meadows Spirit - 41@28 - 62" - 3505. I have looked around at the Howard Hill club sight a bit. . Its beautiful red color puts it in a class of its own. Well of course they were staged. I currently shoot a 64" Martin Bamboo Viper and am looking into a 70" model like a Big 5 or Wesley special. Not many understand the polite thing to do. (1), Black Widow (1), Lost Creek Very good condition. [1] When his interest in a possible career in baseball began to ebb, he considered playing golf professionally; but he returned again to his childhood passion for archery. The son of farmers John F. and Mary E. Hill, he and his sister grew up in rural Shelby County, where he encountered wild animals from an early age. Right Handed. Come join me. but I dont really know what that has to do with anything, never saw Hitler either but I am sure I dont like him. The aluminum and carbon-fiber arrow shafts used by modern archers are more consistent and straighter than wood arrows, making for more consistent shots. [3] That same year, he won his 196th field archery competition in a row. Thanks. . I have taken quiet a few deer with his bows. Lets keep this to the discussion at hand. Thanks for all the input guys. If you guys lived in the 1940s/ 50s era, then there may be some substance to your hatred of Mr. Hill. They didnt talk to him at all about it though. (2), Wildcat pull at 28". Three piece longbow. You can assume this bow has straight limbs and that the bow is safe and shootable. All I can say about Byron Ferguson is that if he has been able to make a living off of archery then more power to him. Right Handed. sorry hill fans, Ive never liked the man:? [12][13] Soon, his growing involvement working in Hollywood films as an archery expert, stuntman, and adviser prompted the Hills to move to Los Angeles, California, where by 1940 they owned a home at 12007 Saticoy Street and Howard identified his full-time occupation then as a performer or "Artist" in motion pictures. "Graybark". [8], Following his graduation from high school, Hill enrolled at age 19 at Auburn Polytechnic Institute (now Auburn University), where he continued to play baseball, football, and basketball. I've owned a couple of Wesley Specials. (1), Wolf Paw Archery (1), Fox Same could be said for Ted Nugent, etc. (1), Mohawk (1), Don Dow Right Handed. Thanks for your time. It is an honor to continue in the tradition of Howard's craftsmanship, begun over 40 years ago, and to pass on to you our patented bows designed by the master himself. MOULIN ROUGE - 1952 Original Lobby Cards - EUR 68,61. I hunted with it but never got a shot. That is the part I am most disappointed with, I had never seen Tembo before but I always heard that it had some great footage of hunting African Game with a bow. (1), Martin (1), Boss Bows Im goin to build a couple in the next few months and probably use one this fall. Halfbreed. I had it built just like I wanted it. Skip to content. TBMADMIN wrote: Some of the scenes in Tembo were staged. They are smooth bows. A quick look at my Big Five (68", 55#@28") shows that all 4 bamboo lams are tapered. One piece longbow. Thanks ! "Redman" Treasure Hill (Chinese: ; pinyin: Bozng Yn; Peh-e-j: P-chng-gim) is a community in Taipei, Taiwan.Originally an illegal settlement, it was founded by the Kuomintang military veterans at the end of the 1940s and served originally as an anti-aircraft position.. After cooperating with non-governmental organization Global Artivists Participation Project, the Taipei City . [21] Ironically, considering Hill's profession, archers played a pivotal role in that battle, which occurred in England in 1066. He put on an outstanding demonstration of shooting skill before the movie started. Very good condition. The only old Hill videos that I particularly like are the ones where he doesn't have to fake a hunt, the ones with the simple trick exhibitions. I remember when there was only the American Sportsman.. and that was a good show. I have to agree. You can assume this bow has straight limbs and USED - Right handed. Bottom line is that I was also disappointed with Tembo and the other Hill films I have seen . Are you a righty or lefty. Our bows will generally shoot a minimum speed of 115 feet per second plus the weight of the bow . This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. You ll love the "Redman" I have that now and it resonates with me every time I look at it. Three piece longbow. I also have a Howard Hill Tembo, 68", 63#@ 28 and a Bobby Lofton Osage 68", 67# @ 28". W USED - Left handed. My main hunting bow is a Northern Mist Classic, 68 inches, 56# at 28 inches. (1), Grey Wolf Getting a real kill shot was nearly impossible. Anywaysit featured an outfitter that was owned by a longbow hunter and they showed footage of him getting a nice buck from his stand. . Found it. It's going to be a long time until I have money to buy a bow so I figured I could make a Hill type bow. I dont judge individuals by their personality unless I really know them, and that still doesnt warrant me to judge them. (1), Black Canyon Custom Bows (32), 55-59# Two piece longbow. Youre welcome. It seems that the shot at the first buck was perfect. "ML-10". I love the old Schulz built Tembos. What version is it? Your IP: You can assume this bow has straight limbs and that the bow is safe and USED - Left handed. Steve, The Outhouse Channel thats the best description Ive heard in a long time of the hunting channel. (1), ** total_quantity ** | ** unit_price ** / ** unit_measure **, Instinctive Archery Carbon Vapor SS - 44@28 - 56" - 040312, Jack Harrison 2 Piece - 62@28 - 66" - JH6266RO, Doug Duncan Warhawk Zebra - 65@28 - 68" - CA91171, Howard Hill Redman - 64@28 - 66" - RC66184, Flying Eagle Swift Wing - 61@28 - 62" - 2005101, Byron Ferguson - Safari - 40@28 - 68" - 2065, Yellowstone Hunter - 50@28 - 60" - H121310, Wolf Paw Archery - 40@28 - 60" - WP4060WP, Green Mountain Stingray - 47@28 - 62" - 1293344, Wallace Mountain - 54@28 - 68" - WM5468RE, Roy Coursey El Puma - 62" - 52@25 - EP661, Massie Archery Inc - 55@28 - 68" - 075T02, John Davis Longhorn Pin - 61@28 - 66" - LP6166KO, Archery Traditions Hunter - 68@28 - 68" - QLB191. howard hill ol one shot. We USED - Left handed. Howard Hill was one of many bowhunters who made available the opportunity to use our traditonal gear once again and for that we owe a great debt of gratitude. Right Handed. Thanks guys. Not having any shops around that sell them makes it difficult to make a good choice. I love the big 5. . Right Handed. The long version of movie called "Tembo" released in 1953 was a major hit. Any HH bow will do that. Hill became a regular competitor in field events for the longbow; and by 1930 he identified himself vocationally as a "manufacturer" of archery equipment or "tackle" in Opa-locka, located just north of Miami. Left Handed. (1), Great Plains Howard Hill TEMBO Archery Movie Advertising Poster 1952. 1-Piece longbow. Start Free Trial or Sign In to see what it's worth. Like all Wesleys it consists of 5 Bamboo lams, only known extra options are the antler tips. Right Handed. The sleeve comes in the two sizes only and the bottom portion slips up into the top for weather protection. These straight-end longbows give you speed, stability and cast. 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 watched his "Hitting 'em Like Howard Hill" video thousands of times. You must log in or register to reply here. [4], Among his many achievements in archery, Howard Hill in 1928 set a new world record for the farthest recorded flight shot with a bow and arrow, at 391 yards (358m). Bruce. After reading the book, I was telling Pat that Howard reminded me of Hank Azeras character Patches OHuilihan from the movie Dodgeball. On Your Own Adventures seems to be a good show too. Fun bow to shoot. . now I know why Fred Bear dispised this guy. I have the Big 5 and Tembo and like them both really well, and cannot tell any difference in performance. A well built Tembo would be my choice. He was previously married to Elizabeth Hodges. You didnt live then so you cant possibly know what you would have been like, much less Howard Hill. We wou USED - Right handed. The Outhouse Channel I coined from Dave Peterson. New, never shot. I like the dished grip and have made a couple bows with something very close in shape and size. (15), 45-49# Just trying to see what other people are using. Yep. Some of you need to grow up and think. Im a Hill fan as well, but have no taste for some of the hunting practices of the days, or some of the videos. So, if you want a bow similar to what Howard shot, you have three choices -- Wesley Special, Big 5 or Tembo. [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. Check out Big Jims used bows on his web site. He would also perform difficult shots standing on one leg or while lying on the ground and holding the bow with his feet. Made from osage orange, the Crocodile makes a bright yellow bow with the possibility of a contrasting dark riser. Osage is a wood that was frequently used by the Native American Indians in their bows, as it is a very durable, hard wood. I like Elk Chronicles by the RMEF. Tried to share a pic from imgur but that app has apparently flamed out. Sold Date; Source . (1), Palmer More pics available. Back in the day Lofton was bow to have. Redman was the one I liked the most but his model with the red elm lams is nice too I forgot the name think it was ruffed grouse,, I'm a big fan of elm in longbows though. and was killed by one arrow penetrating 31 inches into the animals lungs. Whatever they did. a 70" Tembo with a bit of backset that I draw to about 50# at 29.5", from Howard Hill Archery. Service from . They are feather light in the hand and have excellent maneuverability. craig ekin author of howard hill the man and the legend. His remarkable achievements have been highly regarded internationally as well as in the United States. Howard Hill traditional bow hunting and longbows are synonymous in the field of Archery. 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. I took a chance and bought it for a great price and have been very happy. overstreet arrow pdf free download howard hill tembo lobby cards uk release ebay [1] He began using a bow at age four and by age six he received his own homemade archery set, which he used for target practice and for hunting in the woods surrounding his family's property. howard hill brace height dick wightman. Great Plains - "El Dorado" - 35@28 - 68" - 16897. In the . Is anyone here using a Hill Style Bow? We would never kno Used. Hopefully this works better. The bow features whale baleen tips, a teak riser, marlin inlay and stingray skin grip cover." This is a quote from the Howard Hill Longbowman's site written by Dick Wightman, the site owner. During his career, he produced 23 films about archery for Warner Bros. Beyond Hill's great ability at trick shooting and hitting stationary targets, he demonstrated amazing skills hunting wild game, especially with his traditional longbow. . The only reason I keep it is because on Weds. The years accumulate on old friendships like tree rings, during which time a kind of unspoken care and loyalty accrue between men. It's then called a Halfbreed. Of the many bows I have owned, it is the last I would part with. [10] Later, after getting married in 1922, Hill and his wife moved to Florida. Made by Craig Ekin, Hamilton, Montana. tucsonbowhunter. You can assume this bow has straight limbs and that the b Used. Hollywood ruined the actual archery and hunting in Hill's movies, as they had in many older flicks. As for Byron Ferguson, a true gentlemen and an excellent ambassador of Archery. I have recently joined the HH club. You can assume this bow has straight limbs and that the bow is safe and shootable. how to test a pickup coil. At Miller Longbow I specialize in All Bamboo Hill style Longbows.