USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -There were at least four waves of bow and arrow use in northern North America. These occurred at 12000, 4500, 2400, and after about 1300 years ago.

Detailed explanation-2: -Most indigenous forest peoples use simple self-bows constructed of local materials such as palmwood, beechwood and letterwood. The extremely long arrows commonly used – up to 2.5 metres – are tipped with bamboo or wooden heads, depending on their use, and are too long to make quivers practical.

Detailed explanation-3: -Native American Indians were America’s first bowhunters. European settlers brought their skills to America and contributed to the development of bows and arrows in the U.S. In 1879, the National Archery Association was founded.

Detailed explanation-4: -An indispensable tool used by the Stone Age hunters was the bow and arrow. These could be used from a distance to bring down the forest’s large animals, as well as birds and smaller mammals. The arrow’s shape varied according to the target, but also through time. Birds were popular quarry.