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Off the Arrow Shelf

Off the Arrow Shelf

By: Rob Jones
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The thoughts and experiences of a UK field & 3D archer and coach. I cover shoot reports, equipment and book reviews, shooting tips, coaching ideas and advice. Check out the website https://offthearrowshelf.com/ I've been shooting instinctively for years, recurve bows or flatbows in National Field Archery Society here in the UK Any questions or ideas let me know. Offthearrowshelf@yahoo.co.uk #archery #fieldarchery #archer #archerycoaching #nfas #traditionalarchery #tradarcher #bow #arrow #instinctivearchery #nfas #archerylife #archerypodcast #targetpanic #archeryfamilyRob Jones
Episodes
  • Episode 138 – with Chris Mussell talking archery in scouting
    Dec 17 2025

    In this episode I am joined by Chris Mussell who is a scoutleader and archer, where we have a long conversation about the role archery has in the scouting organisation in the UK. Discussing not just coaching scouts of all ages in archery in all forms from soft archery to shooting a simple field course, but also what is involved with training the scout leaders in the what’s required to run a session for scouts.

    It provides a really good insight into how the scoutingorganisation plans, runs and controls the rules of shooting for scouts and leaders.

    Of course we do tangent at times into other archery relatedtopics as we have known each other for several years.

    If you have any questions or queries you can drop me an emailon or via the website.

    There is my YouTube channel 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.

    #traditionalarchery #longbow #bow #bows #arrows#fieldarchery #archerycoaching #archery #bowinternational #archerypodcast #coachingtip #archerylife #archer #bowsandarrow #tradarchery #traditionalarcher#bowandarrow #arrow #archeryfamily #3darchery #tradarchery #traditionalarchery #flatbow #recurve #3Darchery #shooting

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    1 hr and 34 mins
  • Episode 137 – with Kristina Dolgilevica about the World Traditional Archery Federation
    Dec 11 2025

    In this very special episode, I am delighted to host areturning guest Kristina Dolgilevica return.

    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 her success in celebrating Bow Internationals 30th birthday.

    We also discuss at length a new various coaching aspect andher new initiative surrounding 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 inpromoting 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' InternationalAssociation

    I have to say a huge thanks to Kristina for her patience inrecording this episode which didn’t go exactly smoothly due to a power cut and Wi-Fi issues, but we got there in the end.

    If you have any questions or queries you can drop me an emailon or via the website There is my YouTube channel 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.

    #traditionalarchery #longbow #bow #bows #arrows#fieldarchery #archerycoaching #archery #bowinternational #archerypodcast #coachingtip #archerylife #archer #bowsandarrow #tradarchery #traditionalarcher #bowandarrow #arrow #archeryfamily #3darchery #tradarchery #traditionalarchery #flatbow #recurve #3Darchery #shooting

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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • Episode 136 - With Special guest of Oliver from Hemlock archery
    Dec 4 2025

    I have a very special guest in this episode of the podcast,I am delighted to have Oliver Lewis who is the owner of Hemlock Archery.

    For those of you who don’t know of Hemlock Archery, they area UK based business selling a variety of archery related products but most noticeably Hemlock wooden arrows.

    In this episode we talk about a mix of topics from how itall started to what his top tip is for any wooden arrow shooting archery out there.

    You can check out Hemlock Archery website https://www.hemlockarchery.co.uk/ and see some of the amazing arrows Oliver produces.

    If you have any questions or queries you can drop me an emailon or via the website.

    There is my YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@offthearrowshelf) 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.

    #barebow #bow # #fieldarchery #archerycoaching #archery#archerypodcast #coachingtip #archerylife #archer #tradarchery #traditionalarchery #bowandarrow #arrow #archeryfamily #3darchery #tradarchery #longbow #traditionalarchery #flatbow #recurve #3Darchery #shooting #hemlockarrows #hemlock #hemlockarchery

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    1 hr and 52 mins
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