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Billy Goes Hunting Educates Children on Hunting Heritage

Sunday, March 23rd, 2008

Families that have held onto the hunting tradition are becoming fewer over the years. Children may not understand why families hunt, why for some it is very important and how to answer questions they may be asked about hunting. Most children’s books place hunting in a negative light. For some families who maintain the hunting tradition, this may create some conflict and confusion for their children.  Matthew Butler faced this very issue with his children and decided to do something about it.  He wrote Billy Goes Hunting.

Billy Goes Hunting is a story about a boy who asks the question “Why do we hunt?” to his grandfather one day and his grandfather’s response. The book was written to open the door for further conversations with kids about the reasons for hunting and the appropriate times to do so. 

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Oregon BowTech Sponsoring American Archer on The Outdoor Channel

Sunday, March 23rd, 2008

Eugene, Oregon based BowTech announced this winter that they will be sponsoring “American Archer,” an all-archery show available on The Outdoor Channel.  “American Archer” gives viewers a first hand look at authentic bow hunting all over Africa, Canada and Europe. The show is hosted by Tom Nelson, a bow hunting professional with over 30 years of experience.

BowTech manufactures some of the world’s best compound bows and supplementary archery equipment from its corporate offices and manufacturing facilities in Eugene, Oregon.  They make such brands as Diamond Archery, Stryker, and Octane.

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