https://peertube.dngr.us/videos/watch/634baf97-971b-40a7-bb12-657c150438f1 Help us preserve, scan and post more rare and endangered films on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PeriscopeFilm Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCddem5RlB3bQe99wyY49g0g/join Website: www.PeriscopeFilm.com This film, "Arrows are For Hunting," (1959) documents an archery hunt for small animals, fish and wild game, led by legendary bowhunting pioneer Ben Pearson. Known as the "Father of Modern Archery", Ben Pearson was born in the hill country west of Little Rock, Arkansas and went on to found the leading manufacturer of bows and arrows, producing over 6 million bows in five decades of operation. The narrator shares a series of bowhunting adventures, starting with an overview of various arrows and bows used for small game, fish, and large animals. He recounts a trip to the Mojave Desert where he and friends hunt rabbits to help a rancher. After winning a shooting contest, he’s pranked by his companions but enjoys watching them do the camp chores. The group then travels to Catalina Island for a wild boar and goat hunt, successfully bringing down a large boar and several goats while navigating tough terrain. Later, the narrator joins fellow archers for a bowfishing trip on the White River in Arkansas, where they pursue alligator gar, landing massive catches after intense struggles. Through these stories, the narrator highlights the thrill, camaraderie, and accessibility of archery, calling it not the sport of kings, but the king of sports. 0:00 – No main titles. Overview of different types of arrows for small game and fishing, including blunt, gaff, and broadhead tips. 1:03 – Introduction of various bows used for hunting and target practice. 1:53 – Narrator receives a request to help control rabbits damaging a ranch in the Mojave Desert. 2:13 – Journey across the desert in a makeshift "hoopy" vehicle to reach the ranch. 3:03 – The group sets up animal targets for a shooting contest. 5:14 – Narrator wins the contest, but friends prank him by throwing him into a horse trough. 6:09 – As a result of winning, he is exempted from camp chores while others cook and clean. 7:04 – First hunting day begins; rabbits are hard to spot among cactus. 8:21 – Each hunter bags a few rabbits, and they enjoy a delicious stew at night. 9:06 – The crew travels to Catalina Island for a bowhunting trip, led by game warden Jack White. 10:00 – They prepare for wild boar and goat hunting on the island. 11:01 – The group spots a wild boar and plans a coordinated three-way stalk. 12:43 – Ben lands the first shot; others follow, and the boar is successfully brought down. 13:20 – They retrieve the boar and return to the ranch for rest. 14:50 – The next day, they begin their goat hunt at sunrise. 15:09 – Encounter with a herd of buffalo on the island; they move on to goat territory. 17:16 – Narrator shoots a large billy goat through the heart and retrieves his trophy. 19:36 – Ben and Wayne also take down goats, though with some difficulty. 21:48 – The hunt ends successfully with three goats and one boar taken in two days. 22:20 – New adventure begins on the White River in Arkansas for a bowfishing trip. 23:42 – The narrator jokes by shooting Tom McGee’s hat; camaraderie among hunters is shown. 24:18 – They split into boats to hunt for alligator gar with bowfishing rigs. 25:55 – Ben lands a nearly 200-lb garfish. 26:43 – Narrator shoots a second gar with a lily-type broadhead; intense two-hour struggle ensues. 28:13 – A garfish jumps into the boat, nearly causing injury—adding drama to the hunt. 29:26 – The gar is finally landed and hung beside Ben’s earlier catch. 29:44 – Closing remarks: Archery is celebrated as an enjoyable, inexpensive, and rewarding sport. 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