THE WORLD ATLATL ASSOCIATION
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(1) Summer 1988, Vol. 1, No. 1
Articles: “Atlatl Quivers”, Dan Ryan.
“Discoveries at the Jurgens Site”, H. M. Wormington.
“The Atlatl or Spear-thrower of the Ancient Mexicans”
(2) Winter 1988, Vol. 1, No. 2
Articles: “Atlatl Dart Impact Study”, for PBS film “The Search for
Ancient Americans”
Reference to “Desert Ground Drawings in
In American Antiquity, October 1988.
(3) Spring 1989, Vol.2, No. 1
Articles: Rocky Mountain News article on Dr. George Frison, U. of
Kill a Mammoth.
“Unusual spear-throwers from Key Marco on the
Excerpt from “The Archaeology of Early Man”, J. M. Coles & E. S.
Higgs, with drawings of Magdalenian spear-throwers, Native
American ceremony drawings showing weighted atlatl, and
Drawing of weighted atlatl
from Modoc Rock Shelter in
Excerpt from “The Australian Abo in Color”, D. Baglin & R.
Robinson, re: Weapons & Implements.
(4) Summer 1989, Vol. 2, No. 2
Articles: “The Weighted Atlatl and Dart, Part 1” William Perkins &
Paul Leininger.
(5) Fall 1989, Vol. 2, No. 3
Articles: “The Weighted Atlatl and Dart, Part 2”, William Perkins &
Paul Leininger.
Drawing of Rock Art Atlatl, Vogel Canyon, Otero County, CO.
Drawing of an Australian “Woomera” (sper-thrower).
(6) Winter 1990, Vol. 3, No. 1
Articles: “The Weighted Atlatl and Dart, Part 3”, William Perkins &
Paul Leininger.
(7) Summer 1990, Vol. 3, No. 2
Articles: “Hul-che”, excerpt from Popular Mechanics, July 1937
With drawing of the throwing stick.
“Atlatl Weights”, Bill Tate, with drawings of weights recovered
from
(8) Fall 1990, Vol 3, No. 3
Articles: “Old and
William Perkins.
Excerpt from “The Australian Aborigines”, B. A. L. Cranstone
Drawing of an atlatl spur found in
(9) Spring 1991, Vol. 4, No. 1
Articles: “Weapon found at Marco Island Combining the Atlatl
and Spear”, Arthur L. Lee.
Excerpt from “
Digest, Spring 1989.
(10) Summer 1991, Vol. 4, No. 2
“The World Atlatl Open 1991”
“Atlatl Weights from
Report from the “Soviet-American Symposium on Upper
Paleolithic - Paleoindian Adaptations”.
(11) Fall 1991, Vol. 4, No. 3
Articles: Information from Peirre Cattelain,
their prehistoric spear throwing competition with definitions and
conformity standards, the spear, the spear thrower and
organization of the events.
(12) Early 1992, Vol. 5, No. 1
Articles: “
Shore Line”, Cindy Schreuder,
Drawing of an Australian spear-thrower (woomera) used as a
Map representing 150 miles of the
Rock art drawing from
(13) March 1992, Vol. 5, No. 2
Articles: Excerpt from “The
Archaeology of
Snow, on spear-throwers.
“A Brief Study on Atlatl Spur Angles”, C. Brian Holt.
(14) May 1992, Vol. 5, No. 3
Articles: “Atlatl Boar Hunt”, Lou Becker.
(15) Sept. 1992, Vol. 5, No. 4
Article: Drawing by Bill Tate of an Aztec atlatl spur.
(16) Jan. 1993, Vol. 6, No. 1
Articles: “Articles in Rock Art”, Bill Tate.
Drawings of Basketmaker II atlatl and Aztec atlatl hook.
(17) April 1993, Vol. 6, No. 2
Articles: “Throwing-sticks in the
Mason, on Eskimo throwing sticks with drawings.
(18) July 1993, Vol. 6, No. 3
Articles: “Bannerstones, Two Cents More”, Kermit L. Wilkinson.
(19) Oct. 1993, Vol. 6, No. 4
Articles: Additional Eskimo Throwing-sticks from the National
Museum, 1884 with drawings.
(20) Jan. 1994, Vol. 7, No. 1
Articles: “Picture-writing of Texas Indians”, A. T. Jackson, Field
Archaeologist, paper in The University of Texas Publication, No.
3809, March 1938.
“Handy Hints and Safety Tips for Atlatl Demonstrations”, Chris
Judson, Bandelier Natnl. Monument.
(21) April 1994, Vol. 7 No. 2
Announcements of various contests, etc.
“The 94 European Spearthrowing Tour” by Bill Tate.
“My First Atlatl Hunt” by Alicia Brandon Coleman.
(22) July 1994, Vol. 7, No. 3
Articles: “Tuning Weights”, Virgil Hayes, 1994, (4 pages).
Official Safety Rules of The World Atlatl Association.
(23) Oct. 1994, Vol. 7, No. 4
Articles: “Spearthrowing in
Thesis of Ulrich Stodiek,
(24) Jan. 1995, Vol. 8, No. 1
Articles: “Recovery of a
Spearthrower in
“Seeds of Warfare Precede Agriculture”, from Science News, Jan.
1995 by B. Bower.
“The Use of the Woomera, or Throw-stick by the Aboriginals of
“Australian Aboriginal Crafts” and drawings of Pitjantjara spear
and woomeras.
(25) April 1995, Vol. 8, No. 2
Articles: “Care and Feeding of Wooden Atlatl Darts”, Lou Becker.
Photo of Australian aboriginal people enlisted into a special
atlatl force during World War II.
First atlatl contest calendar.
(26) July 1995, Vol. 8, No. 3
Articles: “Long Distance Record Shattered by Dave Engvall, St.
(27) Oct. 1995, Vol. 8, No. 4
Articles: “Evidence for Atlatls
at Rancho La
“The Dynamics of the Off-Axis-Forward-Nock Spear vs. The On-
Axis-Aft-Nock Spear as Thrown With an Atlatl Spearthrower” David
Engvall (2 pages).
“Frustration is Often the Mother of Invention”, Making a Fletching
Jig, Clayton Carter.
(28) Jan. 1996, Vol. 9, No. 1
Articles: “A Wild Boar Hunt at Cold Brook, A Stone Age
Adventure”.
By Bob Berg.
An “
(about WAA members).
(29) April 1996, Vol. 9, No. 2
Articles: “The Bannerstone: A Continuing Enigma”, by Lorenz
Bruechert,
(30) July 1996, Vol. 9, No. 3
Articles: “The Wo0rld Atlatl Association’s International Standard
Accuracy Contest”, by Bill Tate.
(31) Oct. 1996, Vol. 9, No. 4
Articles: “Another Early Date for
Spearthrowers Use in
Lorenz Bruechert.
(32) Jan. 1997, Vol. 10, No. 1
Articles: Announcement of the “Top Ten” in the International
Standard Accuracy Contest” (ISAC) for 1996.
(33) April 1997, Vol. 10, No. 2
Articles: “Jeffers Petroglyphs,
“Dart Construction & Design, Part 1”, by Ray Strischek.
(34) July 1997, Vol. 10, No. 3
Articles; “The Smallest Spearthrower in the World”, by Pascal
“Dart Construction and Design, Part 2”, by Ray Strischek.
Photo of “The most beautiful spearthrower in the world”, made
Of reindeer antler, dating to 12,000 BC, Middle Magdalenian
Culture, at the Museum at Le Mas d”Azil, Lariege, france.
(35) Oct. 1997, Vol. 10, No. 4
Articles: “In the Movies”, by Russell Richard.
“Spear Hunting Legal in
“Dart Construction and Design, Part III”, by Ray Strischek.
(36) Jan. 1998, Vol. 11, No. 1
Article: Top Ten ISAC Award winners for 1997.
(37) April 1998, Vol. 11, No. 2
“Mummy Burial of the Muisca Empire”, By Lorenz Bruechert.
“The Meanings of Atlatls? Robert Hall’s Archaeology of the Soul”
Reviewed by John Whittaker.
“In Search of the Optimal Dart”, by Richard Vanderhoek.
“Optimal Dart Questionnaire”, Richard Vanderhoek.
ISAC scores above 70 as of April 98.
(38) July 1998, Vol. 11, No. 3
“Life-size Mammoth Featured at
And Bob Berg.
“Papuan Spearthrowers” BY Matthew McDavitt.
“Physics and The Atlatl, Part 1” by Brian Peters & Glenn Sykora.
“Atlatls in
“Building a Life-sized Mammoth” by Jerry Schaefer
The Role of The World Atlatl Association.
(39) Oct. 1998, Vol. 11, No. 4
“First Contact” by Bill Tate. A four page account of the European
visit of eight American WAA members to
in European competitions for the first time.
“The Broken Atlatl” by Duane Spangler. An experiment with
increasing the force of an atlatl by use of a hinge.
“The Role of The WAA”
Announcement of the 1998 President’s Award and Fellowship
Award.
(40) Jan. 1999, Vol. 12, No. 1
ISAC Top Ten Winner” and information re. ISAC scores for 1998
by
“Lengths Not to Go In Atlatls”, by Courtney Birkett. Personal
Research on the length of atlatls and results.
“First Contact-Post Script” by Bill Tate. More on the European
Trip taken by the “Gang of Eight” in 1998.
“Let’s Exercise Those Muscles”, by Lou Becker.
“The Spine Tester” by Richard B. Lyons. Instructions and
drawings on how to make a spine tester and results of a survey
of atlatl darts with their spine measurements and data on the
atlatls used with them.
“Atlatl Spurs” by Ray Strischek. Information and drawings on
various types.
(41) April 1999, Vol. 12, No. 2
Dart-Throwers in
Differences” by Lorenz Bruchert (4 pages).
“Project Atlatl Wapiti”, proposed project on atlatl effectiveness
by Ken Wee, a member from
(42) July 1999, Vol., 12, No. 3
“Stone Atlatl Finger Loops” by Wayne Brian. Stone crescent
found in
“Paleolithic Passion grips Ligonier Man”, Chuck Butorajac
makes the news.
“Introduction to Art” by Jim Ray. An introduction of artist Art
Kober.
“Static Flex Measurements for Better darts” by
flexibility and research results.
(43) Oct. 1999, Vol. 12, No. 4
“Iceman Discovery in
Bruechert.
Abstract of major Atlatl Bibliography by Lorentz Bruechert now
available.
“Report on the ISAC Rules Committee” by
“Why the World Needs WAA” by John Whittaker.
The first pictures of an atlatl “Robin Hood” sent in by Jack Rowe.
(44) Jan. 2000, Vol. 13, No. 1
“Terry Keefer-Best in 1999 ISAC” by
1999 ISAC.
1999 Presidents Award.
ball and Socket Spur”, by Wayne Brian.
“European Landing Force” schedule for July.
“International & State Teams” by Gary Fogelman.
“New Archaeological Find in
“The Amentum”, a Roman spear-throwing device. By Bruno
(45) April 2000, Vol. 13, No. 2
“Estolicas of the Colombian Muiscas” by Harry Marriner (2 pages)
(46) July 2000, Vol. 13, No. 3
Fellowship and President’s Award.
“Atlatl and dart Tips for the New Season” by Ray Strischek.
Photo of Stone Atlatl from Classic Mayan Period by Pascal
Chauvaux.
“A Double Barreled Atlatl” by Bruno Morucci, with photo.
Photos of interesting atlatls from around the world by Ted Baily.
(47) Oct. 2000, Vol. 13, No. 4
“Salut et Adieu” report with pictures of the European Landing
Force (ELF) participation in the
“Atlatl Hunters of the Sierra Madre Oriental (
William Breem Murphy.
The ISAC Page by
“Why is it Called an Atlatl” by Don Alpert.
New books on the Market re. Atlatls and Darts.
Picture of a Boomerang Spear-thrower from
by Bruno Morucci.
(48) Jan. 2001, Vol. 14, No. 1
Terry Keefer repeats as World Champion in the ISAC.
“Foam Target Backing by
Letter from Steve Fox,
Competitions by Aboriginals.
“Mystery Stele” of
(49) April 2001, Vol. 14, No. 2
“Dart-thrower use in
Colimbian Rock Art” by Harry A. Marriner (4 pages).
Fancy Atlatl with pictures by Jack Rowe.
Foam Target Backing by
Aboriginal “Miru” explained with pictures by
Hunting Rough Fish with the Atlatl by Lou Becker.
(50) July 2001, Vol. 14, No. 3
“Atlatl Weights Found in
(5 pages) by Troy Helmicl.
“Publication Confuses Early Old World Dart-thrower Use” by
Lorenz Bruchert.
“The Propulseu” by Pierre Cattalain.
(51) Oct. 2001, Vol. 14, No. 4
Photos of Alaskan Throwing Boards by Peter Faris.
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Chauvaux.
“e-Bay, a Window on the World” by Bill tate.
(52 Jan. 2002, Vol. 15, No. 1
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2001 ISAC final scores.
2001 Grand Champion Award Winners.
“Atlatl Long Shot & Primal Instinct” by bob Berg.
“The Prehistory Fair” by Pascal Cauvaux.
“On Target” by
“Why Do They Throw” by Anne-Francoise De Broouwer.
“Atlatl News from
Oehrtman.
Letter from the new Editor of “The Atlatl”,
(53) April 2002, Vol. 15, No. 2
“At of the Ancients” by Mike Dunham.
Letter from John Pint,
spear-throwers found in a cave.
“Atlatl Weights: Function and Classification” by William Perkins.
“A Bannerstone from
“The Atlatl Hunt That Got Weird or Blunt Trauma” by Bob Berg.
(54) July 2002, Vol. 15, No. 3
“Copper Tipped Darts” by Doug Miller.
“How to Avoid Rotator Cuff Injuries” by
Pritchard.
“Just a Weighted Thought” by Terry Keefer (more on atlatl
weights).
“The Atlatl and Dart: Primative Weapons System” by Bob
Perkins.
(55) Oct. 2002, Vol. 15, No. 4
“Atlatl Weights” by Richard B. Lyons
“Nightmare” by Doug Leeth.
A double barrel atlatl built by Georger Miller.
“Straightening
Bracken.
“How Hard Does it Hit?” “A study of Atlatl and Dart Ballistics”
by Daryl Hrdlicka.
“Atlatl Elbow: Anatomy and Archaeology” a sneak preview by
John Whittaker.
(56) Jan. 2003, Vol. 16, No. 1
“Doug Miller – 2002 World ISAC Champion” by
“Atlatl Elbow: Anatomy and Archaeology” by John Whittaker.
Letter from
Key
(57) April 2003, Vol. 16, No. 2
“Return of the Mammoth”
“7 Habits of Highly Effective Atlatlists”
“Treasures From Icy Tombs” by Usha Lee McFarling.
“HOW Hard Does It Hit? A Revised Study of Atlatl and Dart
Ballistics” by Daryl Hrdlicka.
(58) July 2003, Vol. 16, No. 3
“Atlatl from Outer Space” by Kevin Geiselman (a.k.a. Captain
Kordite).
“ Atlatl Spur” by Deano Pritchard.
“Thoughts on Atlatl Leagues” by Dennis Lantz.
(59) Oct. 2003, Vol. 16, No. 4
“Philippine atlatl contest” by Mamerto Tindongan.
“New ISAC world records in both Men and Women Divisions” by
“Did You Know ???” by
Author of “The Clan of the Cave Bear”).
“Atlatl From
“The Case of the Arboricidal Megaherbivores”.
(60) Jan. 2004, Vol. 17, No. 1
“World Champions with
Milissa Dildine”.
“Winners of the 2003 Grand Champion Awards”.
“Analyze This” a short article on dart-atlatl balance systems by
Wayne Brian.
“Target Backings for the ISAC” by
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“Atlatl Hunting at Fallow Hollow” by Bob Berg.
“When Atlatls Are Designed by Computer Companies” by John
Whittaker.
“Mother of Invention” by Bill Tate.
(61) April 2004, Vol. 17, No. 2
“Atlatl Hog Hunt on the Alapaha Rive” by Bob Berg.
“Neanderthal Extinction Pieced Together” by Jennifer Viegas,
Discovery News.
“Traces of Ancient Hunters Found in
“Ice Patches: Hunting darts, bows and more surface as ancient
Snows melt” The Associated Press.
“First footprints of a Paleolithic man found” www.chinaview.cn.
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“The ancient inhabitants of
Times.
“Atlatl to Bow” by Richard B. Lyons
“
Noland,
Picture of Alaskan Atlatls from the Smithsonian visit.
(62) July 2004, Vol. 17, No. 3
“Woomera” by Tom Mills (illustration).
“Example of Atlatl Spurs” by Tom Mills (illustration).
“PVC Atlatl Design” by Bob Sizemore.
“Ancient Spearthrowers from the
Culture/Laboratory of Anthropology” by Chris Turnbow and
Ronald Fields.
“Tool-making may have influenced human evolution” by Andrea
(63) Oct. 2004, Vol. 17, No. 4
“The Atlatl’s Telivision Debut!” by Tom Mills.
“Boy discovers rare arrowhead in base housing” by Sara
McCaffrey.
“Ice patch finds keep amazing archaeologists” web post.
(64) Jan. 2005, Vol. 18, No. 1
“Mark bracken Repeats as World ISAC Champion” by
“Atlatls from the
“”Discovery put humans in
“Prehistoric dwarf skeleton found” by Joseph B. Verrengia CNEWS.
(65) April 2005, Vol. 18, No. 2
“ISAC Sport and Science” by John Whittaker and Kathryn Kamp.
“Bones from
Hunted Same Prey”
“Hunting with atlatls in Pennsylvania- An Update” by Dennis Lantz.
Book Review by John Whittaker: “Survival by Hunting: Prehistoric
Human Predators and Animal Prey” by George C. Frison.
“WAA’s Stand on Hunting with the Atlatl” by President Ron Mertz.