Slingshot or Slingbow What Should I Take on History's Alone All Stars (87 days Episode 11)

[@MinusStatue11]

Growing up, I was always drawn to the sling shot. Especially after playing The Legend of Zelda ocarina of time. I was and still am the weird kid who had an interest for the wilderness, but lived more in a town than anything. Me messing around, finally embracing that call, and watching your videos helped me realize. There's other cool weirdos out there like me lol thank you Zach.

[@StealthyDead]

Fowler: I hate that my arrows always get busted. Also Fowler: Uses arrows to hold up ping pong balls as targets for slingshot.

[@edwardcnnell2853]

Bring 6 broad head arrows as their use requires that type of arrowhead and longer range accuracy. The fishing arrows are for only a few feet away and make these, and their arrowheads, from materials you find in the field. Paint your arrows in colors that make them stand out and are easier to find when you miss your target.

[@TheWoodedBeardsman]

I'm going to bring a bunch of body grip traps, leg holds, a gun and a bunch of ammo. Sure win!

[@FowlersMakeryandMischief]

Yeah I bet that would do it

[@d3athreaper100]

The Wooded Beardsman how many items do you guys get? Is it ten and would bullets count as items?

[@d3athreaper100]

Fowler's Makery and Mischief I think you should take a sling shot you could easily make your own whisker biscuit out of a green bendable branch and grass But start trying to make one now it's a new skill that would be good to learn

[@d3athreaper100]

Fowler's Makery and Mischief by the way check out Jorgesprave he has a channel dedicated to slingshots In advance I suggest thera band black it can take down deer :)

[@mikejackson2228]

I was coming here to make the same suggestion. I feel sure he would love making the perfect slingbow.

[@minty5259]

Can’t wait to see you go on alone all stars. Will be rooting for you! Stay safe and God bless!

[@philinthephilippines]

Dave Canterbury has a video series where he makes a DIY slingshot/slingbow combo...I duplicated his design and love it!

[@ReelCoast79]

Slingbow, hands down are amazingly accurate, take up less space through brush, pack and can even carried in your pocket while you’re doing other tasks. Great job in all you’ve done ✅

[@timpearson2555]

Livin for the outdoors. Its cool you found your thing so early in life! I can’t wait to see if this all stars thing happens!

[@IslandHermit]

Another good thing about a decent sized shelter is that you can store enough materials in it to be able to work inside when the weather is bad, making cordage, matting, tinder, etc.

[@Val_Halla777]

Here’s an idea; build a “compound slingshot”. 7x regular velocity.

[@armandogonzales9304]

It was your day 76. You had NO food except for dried out greens you collected early. You boiled it in water and when you drank it, you made mention it tasted like "Carrots" , then you started crying! Its alright Fowler, you are gonna make it!!

[@ericpelky1246]

Love all the stuff he comes up with. Shelters are always cool too. Nice thing about the slingshot is that its compact and dosent weigh much to hike with.

[@lanceburkholder6129]

What a weekend we had at the East Coast Slingshot Tournament in beautiful Alverton, Pa hosted by East Huntingdon Sportsmens Association! So glad I got to meet you and Chris. Looking forward to next year's tourney.

[@LargeJarv]

Replace the arrow nock with a golf tee and some epoxy. Works great!

[@FowlersMakeryandMischief]

So I've been told I think I'm in a try that the summerI Haven't been practicingWith it of lateBut got some new tubes to make a better band set for it

[@jamesellsworth9673]

Great to see your enthusiasm and your range of skills! Plenty of us will be 'pulling for you' in the 'All-Stars' season, when that happens! For now, nothing could beat your re-cap of the 87 days. THAT is an inspired idea: all the substance and none of the 'Hollywood Drama' the 'straight' TV guys want to sell us.

[@markhuskey6757]

Yep. So awesome. 6 custom arrows; $50 70 3/8 steel ammo at Walmart; 4.48 No muss no fuss, no mess no stress. Slingshots are Zen.

[@cmcclellan9721]

I myself, bought the Pathfinder Slingbow setup with the heavy-duty bands also and let me tell you, it is awesome. With the heavy duty bands installed, I can utilize a (approximately) 50 lb pull, 30 inch arrows and it works great!

[@FowlersMakeryandMischief]

C McClellan cool

[@juanotero4821]

I’m a mechanic and I don’t like to see that symbol any how I like youre shirt 😂😂😂😂😂👍👍

[@FowlersMakeryandMischief]

Thanks for watching!

[@STEVEN-STEELE]

The best idea iv seen for a arrow for SS pouch use is.When using the store bought arrows, remove the nock and epoxy a golfball tee into the hole. This lets you pinch the tee just the same as ball ammo and you dont have to alter your release nor your cheek point . You could heat and soften the arrow nock and mushroom it out as well but the tee is more consistent and cheap to boot . They even come in Neon green and pink plus lend to glow paint too.

[@chasetheninjasniper]

If you want a hack, take the nock off existing arrows and glue a golf tee into the end of them. Works really well inside a pouch

[@FowlersMakeryandMischief]

daniel george awesome ill give it a try

[@taylorchinn]

You can do a rubber wrap or a cordage wrap glued on right in front of the nock, that will allow you to shoot the arrows from the pouch, without losing the ability to be fired from a bow.

[@leonardcavaretta905]

Awesome idea! Best of both. Don't forget that if you shoot fish with an arrow and a string attached, that you tie the string to the nock end. Otherwise the arrow will cartwheel.

[@mattryan6886]

Didn’t know these existed, so cool. I definitely want one now.

[@13prevailbushcraft]

Great vid, Gonna enjoy seeing you back on the show...

[@FowlersMakeryandMischief]

13prevail Bushcraft thanks

[@offroader9488]

when will he go?

[@MrPatrick7777]

I may be too late, Fowler... but you can drill out the nocks and glue in a golf tee... plenty of grip through a fine leather pouch. Good luck!

[@beissbarthboy]

good luck, make sure you practice shooting into water to compensate for refraction.

[@FowlersMakeryandMischief]

Thank you I will

[@ktrain420247]

Typically 3 to 6 inches low will do. Good luck and a small tin can and screw will work as a spool. The screw will hold it to the shooting device and the end of the fishing line. Good luck brother.

[@MrBilld75]

Golf tees in the back of the arrows. That's what someone said in a comment on another video I saw about these sling bows. So, very much like what you drew there really and yes, you can just shoot it from the same pocket, no changing anything. He said they are very accurate and it doesn't affect the arrows negatively at all.

[@michaalloy8862]

Man i love this channel THE BEST

[@jenniferstrickland7390]

I'm a proud owner of the hammer slingshot- part of my EDC, cannot go wrong with it.

[@stevedarnell8444]

You can get rubber tubing in the plumbing department at you local hardware store. It cheaper than the ones made for slingshots.

[@FowlersMakeryandMischief]

interesting never tried it but you get what you pay the more expensive the better the strech usually wich make it stronger and faster

[@David-kd5mf]

Alone All Stars !!! Excited

[@logan2812]

i bought the swisstool spirit x a couple of days ago and have been edc-ing it and i love it

[@FowlersMakeryandMischief]

Corkey cool i always cary mine in the woods but.

[@reid3175]

You should write a book about all the survival and homesteading knowledge you have, I know I would buy that

[@FowlersMakeryandMischief]

Bison 680 thats the plan just havent started yet i keep putimg starting of

[@patrickgermond2750]

And Zac, you really are great at what you. And it's great watching you. I don't want you to think my comments below were based in criticism so much as tips to a friend. Have a great week:)

[@FowlersMakeryandMischief]

Patrick Germond no worries

[@bushcraftbaxter]

Man, I'm so excited and nervous to see that new season! Nervous cuz I know the people going out there KNOW what they're doing and how to last longer. And I feel like they might not pay attention to their bodies as much as they should. But excited cuz a bunch of people from past seasons will be in the same season! 😬

[@FowlersMakeryandMischief]

Bushcraft Baxter you think your nervous how do ya think i feel ;) i want them to do good just not 87 days good :)

[@randallflagg3464]

Bushcraft Baxter It's not even confirmed that there doing an all star's season there's only been five winners from four seasons so unless they plan to include runners up in the cast it's going to be a while before it happens!

[@bushcraftbaxter]

Randall Flagg that's exactly what they're doing. All stars and I think any runner ups that want to do it.

[@hoobiechop]

I can confirm its previous contestants but not necessarily all stars. Don't ask me how I know ;)

[@c.e.f4916]

i know its been 4 months and that they have actually announced it, bu how didya know?

[@007cheburashka]

Man your videography skills have gotten amazing.. for that reason “alone” they need to put you back on the show! 😉

[@FowlersMakeryandMischief]

M Moore thanks

[@ericpelky1246]

Yeah I never watched Alone yet. I didnt know Zach won Alone for a while. Im a fairly new subscriber.

[@FlippyHambone]

That's a funny shirt!

[@michaelkessler4773]

Sir I love you channel. I have shot a sling bow before it had a name. To shoot an arrow out of a sling shot glue an gold tee in a carbon arrow it centers very well and a whisker biscuit can be used on a wrist rocket and it shoots very well and if you need to shoot a rock just pull the whisker biscuit out of the way. I am sure it has enough power to take deer size pray. Maybe bigger. Good luck.

[@gregcampbell622]

A canoe is a MUST BUILD on the next season, dugout or bark doesn’t matter just as long as it works. Just sit on it...

[@jackwagner7275]

I got the Woodobo and it is great, I put it on just about everything. I haven’t tried it in my coffee yet. After watching you with your slingshot, I got one from you. I’m a beginner, never shot one before. It is NOT as easy as you show! I am going to have to practice a lot! Love your show, keep em’ coming.

[@xxtotallyrandombrandonxx3093]

I know it’s very late but to shoot arrows out of my sling shot I glue then sinew in a golf tee into the opening of a cane or aluminum arrow... you could possibly drill the back of your sprus to accept the golf tee it works very well and I hope to see you give it a try!

[@jamesaritchie1]

A home would make it easier. I spent three weeks shy of a year in the wilderness with twelve pound of gear, plus what was on my belt and in my pockets, and all I had for cover was a pair of G.I. ponchos. I couldn't build any type of real shelter because I was traveling almost constantly between four states, but I sure missed having something like that more than once. Fortunately, I didn't have to hit anything with a slingshot because I did have a rifle. Next time I did anything like that I built a small cabin, about fifteen by twelve, with a fireplace, immediately. I didn't get back to it as often as I wished, but when I was able to get back, it felt like a mansion. I added a second room later, and then it really felt huge. My experience is that the best way to stay anywhere for a long, long time is to love every second you're there. Anything that helps you love it is a big plus. Just me, but I'll take a bow, and you can have the slingshots and sling bows.

[@FowlersMakeryandMischief]

Waw that sounds like quite the adventure !!

[@carljansen3118]

The arrows are your art mate, no wonder you feel weird shooting them! Precious, they are! You've got me into the slingshot, it's on my shopping list! Wanted to use one since i was a kid growing up watching ol' Bart [Simpson]! Keep kickin assh dude! :D

[@gud2go50]

I love my bows, but your right about sling shots.

[@jeremecrane7924]

Take the Slingshot/Arrow Shooter you tested in this video that thing was totally awesome! Can’t wait to see you on the All Star Season of Alone if you go on it Mr Fowler!!!!!

[@joeellis4013]

chief a sling bow has serving for a arrow in a pouch. I love mine

[@jasonstigerwalt8589]

Hail the chief . Has it all . Not to mention chief Aj is a bad ass. That guy holds tons of records.

[@jenniferaustin8623]

I like to use foam board, packing tape across the Whole back, and drawn on targets. Usually helps me collect my ammo and recycle the good ones. (I use marbles most the time... they sometimes chip/shatter. Still they’re cheaper to learn with)

[@gym_bob]

You can also build a wood raft to get out in the deeper water and catch the bigger fish. Just a suggestion. :)

[@FowlersMakeryandMischief]

Bob Perry sounds like a plan

[@darci12u]

thanks,it would be extremely exciting. ........hope they have a Allstar .

[@robertevras6577]

Dude! Every time you verbalize the title of this series I laugh out loud.....:) makes me smile. It’s the longest run on sentence ever! Lol!

[@MchaelTeeter]

I have seen some sling shots like yours with a whisker biscuit attached for arrows. When I got sick I couldn't pull my bows back so I made a wrist rocket shoot arrows. I used a key chain ring and two rubber bands.

[@FowlersMakeryandMischief]

Awesome

[@brutallindigo]

Great vid wondering if you take your slingshot but make an atlatl when your there. IT's a bit of a learning curve but kind of the best of both worlds and better than nothing.

[@rickdd606]

Excellent videos. May I suggest you investigate Bill Hayes, superior slingshots, and some innovative simple accessories. He has some good ideas to shoot arrows. Good luck on your next adventure.

[@rodporterfield]

Pull the nock out of the (carbon) arrow and insert a wooden golf tee. You can grip the golf tee in a slingshot pouch really well!

[@FowlersMakeryandMischief]

Ya sounds good ill have to give that a try

[@jtr6554]

Growing up in WY 40 yrs ago we shot arrows out of wrist rocket sling shots and got pretty accurate with them as well.

[@timjw5704]

Hi, your videos are great, entertaining and full of nuggets. The T-shirt is awsome!

[@joulesjools3211]

i cant wait to watch that you're a remarkable person zach i love your channel

[@michaalloy8862]

Love your channel

[@BudgetGunsandGearReviews]

As a creator, that PiP trick with the mirror alone was worth watching and subbing your channel. That's something I'm gonna shamelessly steal.

[@danbasham9207]

As a kid I launched arrows out of my wrist rocket with reasonable accuracy. No modificatios at all. I never actually harvested an animal but I terrorized the straw bales daily.

[@FowlersMakeryandMischief]

Dan Basham ya the wisper bisket is prity nice thow

[@awesomecwe577]

What if you took the arch things that hold the rubber “bands” and you permenatly bind it to the handle and take the removable part and put that onto the arrow holder and you can have a normal sling but you can attach and detach the arrow holder👍🏻! Just a sugestion

[@susiecates2804]

Awesome watching videos with you

[@rampantcolt1684]

.44 caliber balls (.454), designed for black powder revolvers, will dramatically increase the power of your slingshot and give you the ability to take humanely harvest larger variations of small game, varmints, etc.

[@backwoods_barbarian4134]

Have you thought of leaving your gear out to remove some of the human scent or using something to mask the scent before you heard back out on alone again? Would this help prevent animals from getting the drop on you?

[@FowlersMakeryandMischief]

you will just smell like fire smoke before to long any way. fishing for the win and if your lucky and there is actualy game to hunt well then you do your best

[@PastorPeewee20]

Watching every episode! Nonstop

[@BigCrazyOutdoorAdventures]

I have enjoyed slingshots but these take it to a new level. Good video. Thanks for sharing.

[@FowlersMakeryandMischief]

Big Crazy Outdoor Adventures cool thanks for watching

[@jamesmueller2843]

Very good video I love it so much

[@thomasolson7447]

Oh, look at that. A way to smuggle ball bearrings onto Alone without it causing you much problems. Also, the arrow tip could be used as a drill. If you can get a two in one, that would be awesome.

[@donboehner6005]

Survival these days with all the hunting laws you would have to be a poacher to in order to truly live off the land. How did the Alone show approach this? Were there no fishing and hunting restrictions during your 87 days?

[@FowlersMakeryandMischief]

Don Boehner specal permission in Patagonia

[@WinStunSmith]

Holy crap! I’ve just noticed the tat on your right forearm. I’ve got a Celtic cross on my left forearm in the exact same location! You’ve got style bro.!

[@raymondbailey1970]

Hi Zach i use golfing tee for my arrows they cool for the pouch.

[@buxtonwild3122]

Mate I just realised you are the one that made the duck raft etc , I loved you on that show . All the best from England

[@NomadicWoodsman]

I think the slingshot idea is awesome with the arrows man. Awesome set up. Hopefully there's some grouse or rabbits or something to shoot at. If not, well like you said fish are shootable. If you spot some pike laying in the sun or other types of fish you can get them. Cheers.

[@FowlersMakeryandMischief]

Nomadic Woodsman or just some big catfish to noodil ;)

[@peterbeefchicken5237]

Dude..... dude..... Listen to me.... Please. A slingshot is not what you need to get food and win. Really not trust me. You can get something much smaller that doesn't weight much and it'll get ya all the food you need. It's called an Amazon's account. I know.... I know... You're going to say that you need something to be able to go on the net and cel phones, laptops, etc are not allowed. But remember one thing... That famous jacket you hacked and they allowed it. So do the same again... An Amazon account and an embedded cel phone in a jacket. BTW, I'll take 15% of your winnings as consultant fees. Thanks :)

[@ronniecockburn3761]

Love yer shirt lol🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@WifeMadeThaStew]

I’m no expert, but I would practice making/using atlatls and use the item for something else.

[@danasnyder2280]

Pocket shoot has caps that go on the end of your arrows to use if you don't want to knock the arrows. Give them a look.

[@mattferrilli6699]

For ur pouch run a piece of paracord through the holes in the pouch to seat the arrow and if u make the para cord long enough u can move it out the way to shoot ammo I do the same thing but I have a whisker biscuit on my black widow slingshot that I modified so I can just take it off with a single finger screw

[@toocleanpappas5397]

Looks good. If I can make one suggestion, don't grip the handle. Open your fingers and just let the handle push between your thumb and forefinger. When you grip a bow it causes you to shake. Opening up your fingers will stop some of the sway. Your aim looks good, but it might help make it even better. If you watch the Olympic archers you'll see the bow drop after they take a shot, that is why. Good luck!

[@noahbergman19]

If you bring a slingshot you can use rocks as ammo if you run out,but if you bring a slingbow you can harvest bigger game.way out the differences and pick what is more important

[@chrismayse8431]

Remove the nocks and glue in golf tees itll give ya something to grip

[@FowlersMakeryandMischief]

seen that haven't tried it I like using th nock and release now more draw strength

[@SalineScott]

I hope you do great on the show. Be careful what you show... your competitors might be watching. I’d try to take both. That looks cool shooting an arrow with the slingshot.

[@germanwoodlore256]

Love all your vids and your honesty

[@FowlersMakeryandMischief]

Max OD thanks

[@ssteinschreiber]

The grunt style shirts are awesome.

[@FowlersMakeryandMischief]

Shawn Steinshcreiber ya they are cool

[@ssteinschreiber]

Fowler's Makery and Mischief yes I have looked at them for a while. They have a great warranty on them too. Great video! Do you know how of a slingbow that uses short arrows?

[@kyliemcwynne]

You could probably add some daub to the wattle you have on your hut, although I am unaware of the clay content of most soil in Maine....still would be a good idea if you want the best flame and wind resistance (medieval peasant all the way)

[@FowlersMakeryandMischief]

Kyle Wynne there is some good mud down in my pond and once th walls drie out for a season i may just do that if not everywhere at least behind my fire place

[@scottrock8216]

If you take the knock off an aluminum arrow you can glue a golf tee in the end and will work in the pouch

[@DobleWhiteAndStanley]

Complains about breaking and losing arrows, proceeds to use arrows as target stands. Dude, you make me chuckle sometimes. XD

[@rickc3020]

Orange Viking Maineiac, great video. Nice to see the flyover of the old homestead too. Hey are there talks of an "Allstar Alone?" I like the idea of the sling bow but what actually has been successful in obtaining food on any of the shows? Seems like gathering, fishing and traps are the way to go so far. But I sit on my couch watching the program. Your thoughts?

[@FowlersMakeryandMischief]

Rick C ya fishing for the win but maybe we get lucky and there is somthing elce to eat. might be my lucky day everyone elve leaves there bows at home and i get to be the first on to take down big game ;)

[@joeyjones8791]

You need to get the chief and elite slingbow it has a flip down arrow rest also it takes fishing arrows another good thing is the arrows you can get in that store they have 4 feathers and they're really stable the arrow rest also goes down as you release the arrow so the flight of the arrow wouldn't be affected at all

[@FowlersMakeryandMischief]

I don't really like the look of chiefs Trying to make my own anyone fit in my pocket Easily Something that wouldn't be a big dealAs an every day carry. Or at least in holster well

[@kevinescherle]

Awesome videos! Very sympathetic dude. Keep up the good content

[@tanfo8]

On the sling bow use golf tees for nocks...work great

[@adamdarby43]

Chef AJ Slingbow might be a option. Don't know much about slingshots but seems like it would work.

[@Mean-Gene]

Id love to see all stars. Something to day dream about while reenacting 87days for now. You should do a naked and afraid setup. What would you take as your item?

[@cheapshotfishing9239]

You actually wanna do the same thing with your hammer that I wanna do with mine. I want to attach a fishing reel to the bottom, tough finding a weaver mounted fishing reel though

[@Polymath9000]

What is your poundage on the slingbow ?For your arrows.

[@FowlersMakeryandMischief]

about 38 lbs

[@joshuatumlinson8032]

Watching every episode

[@TexasUrbanHunter]

the shovel throw was cool man, who needs a slingshot haha

[@markcrume]

Dave Canterbury does what you describe with a hand reel for fishing in 2021.

[@almosthuman4457]

That t-shirt is awesome

[@briargoatkilla]

Hell if I could shoot sling shot like that I certainly wouldn't mess around with a bow.

[@FowlersMakeryandMischief]

briargoatkilla thanks

[@Royalltop1]

Chief AJ sling bows have a pouch and arrow rest that folds down. Check them out. And are legal for big game. 50# draw weight. And will sling a rock.

[@sgtw4902]

I need that shirt, that's awesome bud.