In this entertaining collection of traditional bowhunting stories, Clay Hayes takes readers on traditional archery hunting adventures across the country. From the mysteries of the southern swamps to the rugged mountains of central Idaho, Clay brings woodsmanship, and a fascination with nature, to the forefront. His enthusiasm and dedication to the hunt is evident as he reminds us that it’s more about the journey than the destination; more about the effort than the inches of antler. The stories in this book lean heavy on the most traditional and aesthetic of weapons – the longbow. Not because he thinks it makes him a better hunter, but because it’s what he knows. Traditional archery is at the very core of why Clay hunts. It allows him to fill the hunter’s niche that was carved out ten thousand years ago. It forces him to overcome an animal’s senses, to exist within that hypersensitive bubble where game has evolved to detect and evade predators much more skilled than himself. In other words, it means a lot of tag soup, but an unparalleled sense of accomplishment when it all comes together. At just under 90 pages, it’s not a long read, but it’s a good one.