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Q: What is an atlatl? A: An atlatl is simply a lever that is used to throw a "dart."
Q: What is a dart? A: A dart is like a spear that is light and flexible.
Q: Where and when was this used? A: "In prehistoric Texas, the atlatl and dart was the main weapon system in use for 10,000 years or more until they were replaced by the bow and arrow between A.D 500-1000." http://www.texasbeyondhistory.net/
Q: Do I have to have my own equipment to compete? A: Generally yes, you will need you own gear to compete in an accuracy contest. However you can make arrangements to borrow gear.
Q: Where can I get the equipment to compete? A: Usually the raw materials are growing near by. In addition, you can buy atlatls and darts that are ready to throw. We sell some stuff at our store.
Q: I was wondering if you could recommend some shops for archery. A: The atlatl is my specialty. The archery shop I work with is KC's (Mark): www.kcsoutdoors.com/ He sells a lot of modern bows. And he makes atlatl darts for us. Mark competes with different bows including some primitive stuff.
Q: Can I bring my dogs to an atlatl accuracy event? A: No, it is dangerous to bring pets to accuracy events. Pets could get hurt by stray shots.
Q: Can you hunt deer with that thing? A: No. In Texas it is not legal to hunt game animals, like the White-tailed deer, with an atlatl. Legalize it!
Q: What can you hunt with an atlatl: A: In Texas you can legally hunt some non-game animals, including feral hogs, with an atlatl. Bowfishing laws apply to the atlatl in Texas and you can harvest gar and a few other fish species. Checkout the website of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for more information.
Q: How safe are those things? A: The atlatl weapon system is actually very safe because it has a limited range of about 100 yards, and the chance of a misfire is low.
Q: How dangerous are those things? A: The effectiveness of the atlatl weapon system may have contributed to the megamammal extinctions at the end of the Pleistocene in North America. Aztecs were able to pierce Spanish armor with the atlatl.
Q: Have you ever killed anything with that? A: No. We only use the atlatl for the forces of good and to preserve life.
Q: Is the atlatl better than archery? A: Yes. The atlatl weapon system is less affected by extreme environments as archery equipment. And you can take far larger game with the atlatl.
Q: Is archery better than the atlatl? A: Yes. Archery is far more accurate than the atlatl weapon system. And the projectiles used in archery are smaller, cheaper, and more portable than the atlatl darts.
Q: Yall seem to offer some goods and services that are not legal.
A: We sold some illegal traps. We didn't know they were dangerous.
The Wild Turkey incident was a clear case of self-defence.
Those pictures on the Internet of the deer are fake.
Roger Wildman engaged in some questionable activities, but he is no longer with the team full-time.