#70 Caleb Flies on Project Quiver

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Caleb Flies is a first responder in Oklahoma. He is the owner of Ravenclaw Archery and the host of the Primitive Archery Podcast where he interviews bowyers and archers. He is a passionate traditional bow hunter and regularly competes in 3D archery tournaments.

“I have a distinct love for the outdoors and then traditional archery specifically.”

— Caleb Flies

Please enjoy this episode of Project Quiver on Salish Wolf with Caleb Flies.

Episode Links:

https://www.ravenclawarchery.com/

https://www.instagram.com/the_primitive_archery_podcast/

https://www.instagram.com/calebflies/

https://www.instagram.com/ravenclaw_archery/

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Summary:

In this engaging conversation, Todd and Caleb explore the world of archery and bow making, discussing everything from personal experiences during the holidays to the intricacies of bow design and the community surrounding traditional archery. Caleb shares his journey into bow building, the materials he uses, and the importance of archery in his life, particularly in relation to hunting. The discussion also covers the business side of bow making, tournament shooting, and the significance of events like the Oklahoma Self-Bow Jamboree (OJAM). Throughout the conversation, Caleb emphasizes the passion and craftsmanship involved in creating bows, as well as the importance of preserving the tradition of archery.

Show Notes:

Todd and Caleb discuss their holiday experiences and family gatherings.

Caleb shares insights about his book project on bow making.

The conversation highlights the collaboration among bowyers and the learning process.

Caleb explains his journey into bow building and the passion behind it.

The discussion covers the materials used in bow making and their significance.

Caleb emphasizes the importance of archery in his life and its connection to hunting.

The business aspect of bow making is explored, including order management.

Caleb shares his hunting experiences and techniques for processing game.

The conversation touches on tournament shooting and the community surrounding it.

OJAM is highlighted as a significant event for bow building and community engagement.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Holiday Catch-Up

02:53 The Book Project: A Journey with Bowyers

05:59 Archery Passion: From Hunting to Bow Building

08:50 Bow Design: Traditional vs. Primitive

12:12 Ravenclaw Archery: The Business of Bow Making

14:58 Materials and Techniques in Bow Making

17:59 Hunting Experiences and Bow Performance

21:00 Tournament Shooting: The Competitive Edge

24:03 The Future of Archery and Professional Shooters

25:57 The Business of Archery

27:46 Ojam: A Community of Bow Makers

30:14 Tradition and the Future of Primitive Archery

31:37 Balancing Passion and Profession

33:34 The Art and Patience of Bow Making

39:35 Sustainability and Wood Sourcing

46:16 Hunting Practices and Experiences

53:35 Connecting with the Archery Community