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Bows / Re: 2026 Junior Bow Trade sign up and trade thread
« Last post by stuckinthemud on February 11, 2026, 04:28:04 am »We're up and running!! You're very welcome Alex. Come on everyone let's make this a great year
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Bows / Re: how to get more search results
« Last post by Tuomo on February 11, 2026, 02:39:50 am »Often I find topics on here from google search but i cant access them from google as it says the site cant provide a secure connection and i cant find them through the search function as I can only get two pages.
Anyone else having this problem?
Yes, the solution is to remove the "s" from the address.
For example, this topic’s address is:
https://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,73538.0.html
When you click the Google result link and get that error message, click (or double-click) the address bar and remove the "s" from "https." After that, you should be able to access the page. That "s" is a problem because it indicates a secure connection, but this site cannot provide one.
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Bows / Re: how to get more search results
« Last post by superdav95 on February 11, 2026, 02:21:56 am »Thanks Kevin. We appreciate ya.
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Bows / Re: PNW Elderberry Bow
« Last post by Doug509 on February 10, 2026, 09:51:14 pm »Im betting its going to go Kaboom! I'll see this to the end and report back. Fun times at bow school.
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Bows / Re: how to get more search results
« Last post by sleek on February 10, 2026, 08:07:59 pm »The no access from Google is an expired server security that is fixable but cost more than I can afford at the moment. However there is a plan in place and soon as I have the mo ey, I will be getting that annoying server issue solved. Your pain is felt, it is valid, and it is going to be fixed hopefully within the next 3 months.
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Bows / Re: how to get more search results
« Last post by superdav95 on February 10, 2026, 07:32:34 pm »Yes me too. I’ve recently been asked to send links from previous builds and have a hard time finding them on the site. When google searched it comes up but no access to it from google. Not sure why this is happening.
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Bows / how to get more search results
« Last post by jameswoodmot on February 10, 2026, 07:27:00 pm »not sure where to post this...
I can only get two pages of search results. Any way to change this?
Often I find topics on here from google search but i cant access them from google as it says the site cant provide a secure connection and i cant find them through the search function as I can only get two pages.
Anyone else having this problem?
I can only get two pages of search results. Any way to change this?
Often I find topics on here from google search but i cant access them from google as it says the site cant provide a secure connection and i cant find them through the search function as I can only get two pages.
Anyone else having this problem?
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Bows / Re: 2026 Junior Bow Trade sign up and trade thread
« Last post by Alex C on February 10, 2026, 05:43:16 pm »Well, I'll get the list started. Happy to be a part of the trade! I know I never actually post my bows (not much of an social media/form poster), but maybe I'll work on getting some of last year's bows posted if I can find pictures of them.
Name: Alex C
Hand: Left
Draw Length: 28"
Draw Weight: 40-50lb
Name: Alex C
Hand: Left
Draw Length: 28"
Draw Weight: 40-50lb
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Around the Campfire / Invitation to 2026 Western States Traditional Rendezvous
« Last post by Alex C on February 10, 2026, 04:26:28 pm »Hi All,
As a board member for the Traditional Bowhunters of Montana, I want to invite all our Western folks here to the annual Western States Traditional Rendezvous which we get to host in Montana over Memorial Day weekend this year. Traditional archers and bowhunters from all over the west will be gathering to shoot bows, share stories, and just generally have a good time at Lolo Hot Springs in Lolo, MT. We'll have 3 courses of 20 targets, games & novelty shoots, vendors, and more. And YES, we have a selfbow class for the shoots!
We're also working on setting up a selfbow-building station/event, so if anyone is interested in helping out by instructing or even just showing off bows to curious individuals, let me know. We do this at our TBM summer shoot as well, and it's a great way to get younger folks hooked on selfbows. On the same front, if anyone is interested in selling staves as a vendor (or to TBM to distribute), we'd love to have you!
I know it's called "Western States" Traditional Rendezvous, but folks from everywhere are welcome! I have my own goal of getting more selfbows present at shoots, so inviting folks here is the best way I can think to do so!
The details:
What: Western States Traditional Rendezvous
Where: Lolo Hot Springs - Lolo, MT
When: May 22nd - 24th
Why: Gather, shoot, and celebrate with other traditional archers and bowhunters! Increase the proportion of folks with selfbows!
How: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/western-states-traditional-rendezvous-tickets-1802353821799
If you've got questions or are interested in a vendor booth, just let me know! You can PM me or ask for contact info.
As a board member for the Traditional Bowhunters of Montana, I want to invite all our Western folks here to the annual Western States Traditional Rendezvous which we get to host in Montana over Memorial Day weekend this year. Traditional archers and bowhunters from all over the west will be gathering to shoot bows, share stories, and just generally have a good time at Lolo Hot Springs in Lolo, MT. We'll have 3 courses of 20 targets, games & novelty shoots, vendors, and more. And YES, we have a selfbow class for the shoots!
We're also working on setting up a selfbow-building station/event, so if anyone is interested in helping out by instructing or even just showing off bows to curious individuals, let me know. We do this at our TBM summer shoot as well, and it's a great way to get younger folks hooked on selfbows. On the same front, if anyone is interested in selling staves as a vendor (or to TBM to distribute), we'd love to have you!
I know it's called "Western States" Traditional Rendezvous, but folks from everywhere are welcome! I have my own goal of getting more selfbows present at shoots, so inviting folks here is the best way I can think to do so!
The details:
What: Western States Traditional Rendezvous
Where: Lolo Hot Springs - Lolo, MT
When: May 22nd - 24th
Why: Gather, shoot, and celebrate with other traditional archers and bowhunters! Increase the proportion of folks with selfbows!
How: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/western-states-traditional-rendezvous-tickets-1802353821799
If you've got questions or are interested in a vendor booth, just let me know! You can PM me or ask for contact info.
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Bows / Re: PNW Elderberry Bow
« Last post by bassman211 on February 10, 2026, 04:09:26 pm »In my town growing up elderberries grew every were. We used to pick them,and sale them to jelly makers. Our bows were made from the bush branches. We would just bend the whole branch, and use lengths of kite string. They would bend a long ways before they broke, and with golden rod shafts we had a lot of fun shooting them. They never got any were near the size of your stave. Good luck.