The discovery that small stone arrow tips were treated with plant poison 60,000 years ago means that ancient African hunters ...

Hunting arrows are not a one-size-fits-all piece of gear. Your hunting style, bow setup, and even the species you are hunting need to be taken into consideration when choosing an arrow. The more time ...

Stone Age arrowheads found in South Africa showcase the knowledge and strategy of prehistoric hunter-gatherers, according to ...

Archaeologists have now found traces of a plant-based poison on several 60,000-year-old quartz Stone Age arrowheads found in ...

Over the last several years, heavy hunting arrow setups have become popular — and for good reason. All other factors remaining equal, a heavy arrow will penetrate better than a lighter arrow. Good ...

Chemical traces on 60,000-year-old stone arrowheads from South Africa suggest ancient hunters used plant poison.

According to the researchers, the poison used on the arrows came from the bulb of the local plant Boophone disticha.

Modern technology helped Jim Meinecke step back in time to create hunting bows and arrows as they were built centuries ago. The bow hunter from Fayetteville learned the art of making his own wooden ...