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Long before carbon limbs and precision-­engineered cams reshaped the world of archery, the wooden recurve bow stood as a humble and reliable companion, rich in tradition and heritage.

Deciding on your next hunting bow can be difficult. We discuss the main factors to consider when choosing between a recurve vs. longbow.

Ahead of the UK’s first medieval archery festival taking place at Warwick Castle this half-term, the castle’s resident bowman Lewis Copson took on Team GB archer and Olympic hopeful Tom Hall.

The author holding up the recurve on a hunt; the recurve beside her daughter on one of their hunts. Beka Garris. It was bittersweet to send the bow away, but knowing I was a small chapter in its story ...