Tag Archives: Bow International

Dec 12 2025

Episode 137 – with Kristina Dolgilevica about the World Traditional Archery Federation

In this very special episode, I am delighted to welcome back Kristina Dolgilevica as a gest to the podcast.

Those of you who have been listening to the podcast for a few years might remember Kristina’s first guest slot back in episode 80. Then she had only just taken on the role of Editor for Bow International magazine. Now a couple of years on we discuss how the role has developed as Bow International celebrates its 30th year in publication, a huge milestone for any magazine.

Throughout the episode we discuss various coaching topics, focusing on the concept of Developments having no limits. thought the main focus of the discussion surrounds the World Traditional Archery Federation and the formation of the UK Traditional Archers’ International Association (UK-TAIA), contact detail of which are below.  

We chat about her hopes and aspirations for UK-TAIA in promoting not just competition but also the cultural heritages of the differing forms of traditional archery across the globe. The goal being to promote the association and the potential it has for highlighting the potential for engagement across countries and continents.

If you have any interest in traditional check out the website and reach out to Kristina

UK-TAIA – UK Traditional Archers’ International Association

Website: www.uk-taia.org

Contact: k.dolgilevica@uk-taia.org

Facebook: @ UK Traditional Archers’ International Association

Sadly we did encounter some technical issues when recording this episode due to a power cut part way through and subsequent Wi-Fi issues, but we got there in the end. I have to say a huge thanks to Kristina for her patience.

As always the podcast is available on Spotify and Amazon music.

As always thanks for listening. I hope you all have a great Christmas and New Year.

Nov 17 2025

Episode 134 – How to build confidence in distance judgement

In my latest podcast I provide a quick update on what has been going on over the past couple of weeks, including appearing in both Bow International magazine in a contributor’s sections and the official National field Archery Society members magazine, as the author of an article on encouraging children into the sport.

I would to say thank you to those who reached out to me after the last episode (Episode 133 – Is it time to license bow ownership in UK?). I really appreciated the feedback and insights you all offered.

In the second half of the episode I launch into the coaching content of the episode where I explain a technique I’ve used myself and have coached other archers with. It is surprisingly straight forward and can help build confidence in distance judgement and overall shooting. It revolves round the basic idea of shooting 2 arrows, the goal to have them both land the prime spot of the target. It sounds simple but I go into a more detailed explanation in the episode, outlining how it can build confidence and factors to consider concerning consistencies etc.

As I’ve mentioned before I can embed Spotify material on this site but for those of you who use amazon music I can only provide a link.

As always if you have any questions or queries you can drop me an email on or via this website  There is my YouTube channel if you enjoy the content, where I will be hosting the shooting style outlines, I mention in the podcast. I think the Traditional Bowhunter will be the first one out. If you enjoy the content, please hit the Like button and consider subscribing to the channel.

Most of all remember to enjoy your shooting and as always thanks for listening, watching and supporting.

cover of issue 181 of bow international
Oct 17 2024

Bow international 181 – Feather aren’t just for the birds

Just a very quick bit of self-promotion in this post, which isn’t something I do very often if at all.

I’ve been fortunate enough to have an article posted in the latest issue (181) of Bow international archery magazine. In the 3-page spread there is an introduction to the use of feathers for fletching of your arrows as opposed to plastic vanes. Highlighting the advantages, disadvantages but also the appeal of making arrows with traditional fletchings.

Feathers aren’t just for the birds
feather options
my quiver

There’s also an article by Alex Tyler , who often writes reviews on NFAS championships. This time she is talking with Iain Bickerstaffe

The magazine is available from all good newsagents or by visiting the Bow international website.

Thanks for reading.