Introductions

I need to make something clear up front. I am interested in hunting and fishing technology. It’s a small part of my life. Other parts of my life, in order of decreasing importance are: my wife, my animals, and my education. Readers interested in my other interests are directed to our blog: http://thewolbers.blogspot.com/.

I’m a graduate student at Texas A&M University. I’m getting my Masters in wildlife and fisheries management. My research focus is on the human dimensions of wildlife management. I would like to work for a state natural resource agency or a NGO (like Ducks Unlimited). If I had to do it all over again, I would definitely get a Masters in anthropology.

Why the title? I don’t care for the word primitive, but the word has some value. I need to make a distinction between technology and the people who are using it, however. All people, for at least the last 100,000 years are so, are modern humans. There are no “primitive people.” Some people continue to live traditional lifestyles, but only their technology is primitive.

My purpose with this blog is to transfer my interest in hunting and fishing technology into a resource accessible to hobbyists, hunters, anglers, and specialists. It’s been in the back of my mind for a while now. I will review new books and magazines, report on trends in the academic study of fishing and hunting technology, describe my own small collection of bows and arrows, provide links to content on the Web, and provide my own thoughts.

Scope: I am interested in hunting and fishing technology, and stuff that’s derived from hunting and fishing technology (e.g., toys or weapons). Included are the classics (bows, arrows, spears, spearthrowers, etc) and more obscure technologies. Not included are most edged weapons (no swords or knives; too broad a subject, but I may mention African swords from time to time) and most firearms (but I will include airguns and guns I’m personally interested in).

Regards,

Nathan