The McPherson series of instructional materials on primitive outdoor skills (Naked Into The Wilderness) have gained the reputation of being some of the best in the country - in fact, the world. This DVD is no exception. During this almost two hour presentation you are shown first the physics behind what makes a bow work and then John takes you step by step from fresh cut log to finished bow. Every stage is explained in the detail that the beginner needs to know in order to make him/her self capable of making a bow. And not forgetting the most important part - the Arrow - John again illustrates in great detail the steps in turning a wild dogwood shaft into a dowel like arrow. This is just one of the skills that the McPherson's include in their instruction to the U.S. Military Special Operations Survival Instructors in their on-going relationship with them.

"Archery Mechanics" simply put is an in depth , comprehensive, easy to understand DVD covering all aspects of bows and accessories for them, as well as proper shooting instruction. It gives the pros and cons of different bows and accessories, such as; riser styles, limb styles, brace heights, axle designs, poundage and energy, string angles, sights, rests, releases, wrist straps, peeps, silencers, loops, quivers stabalizers, broadheads, arrows, fletchings, targets, and more. On the instructional shooting side it covers; properly measuring your own draw length at home, proper shooting form, proper grip and follow through, properly drawing the bow, properly finding out your dominant eye, properly fitting a release aid, properly shooting from an elevated stand, and how to calculate your bows energy. It ends with a 15 minute segment of walking a new shooter through the learning process with a professional instructor. We went out of our way not to look like we were endorsing any brands or manufacturers. This DVD is a must watch for all shooters and hunters of every level.

Following the rules set forth in his first flintknapping video, Breakin' Rock 1, primitive skills expert John McPherson takes us thru one hour of non-stop flake removal to show that the secret of making an arrowhead is not so secret. Step by step, flake by flake (one flake at a time, the mystery is removed and science prevails as john, making two arrowheads in detail, shows how to overcome various obstacles. The McPhersons are internationally known as experts in the field of primitive technology. Featured most recently on National Public Radio, Voice Of America TV, Kansas Public Television and the History Channel, they are currently involved in an ongoing program of teaching instructors from the U.S. Military Special Operations School skills just such as this.

One of the most basic of wilderness living and survival skills, the building of a shelter takes on many forms. In this presentation noted primitive skills instructors John & Geri McPherson illustrate the making of not just quickie overnight survival shelters but what has been in the past real houses for our ancestors. Here you will watch as they describe just what a shelter is, what for it's purpose and why. Four shelters are built - each from natural materials commonly found throughout the world; sticks, grasses, rocks, sod - and more. Location is discussed, frameworks built and walls and roofs constructed. All protect you from the rain and allow interior fires. Every stage is shown and explained in detail. John & Geri have an ongoing program teaching instructors of the U.S. Military Special Operations SERE school and this is one of the subjects covered by them.

Archery hunts for whitetail at the Milk River in Montana, Elk, mule deer and fallow deer in Colorado, Texas and Kansas whitetail. Not your typical "16 hunt video" but a telling of the story from and behind the hunt. Produced in HDV widescreen format.