In the modern age of archery, amid intricate ligh weight compound bows, carbon arrows, and a plethora of gadgets, there is a small but dedicated group of archers who cling to the traditional way.

MOUNT VERNON — It didn’t look anything like a bow. A branch, maybe, possibly a piece of firewood. But a bow, no chance. Curt Brisky, however, saw past the rough exterior of the length of Pacific yew ...

Grayvn Traditional Archery owner Ned Miller works on a hickory longbow in his Altoona workshop. Mirror photo by Patrick Waksmunski Creating bows found nowhere else has been the key to success for an ...