Bow is perhaps one of the oldest weapon which is still in use in hunting as well as in sports. Bow hunting is the game of hunting down animals with the help of bow and arrows. In comparison to rifles, which can aim perfectly at a distance of 200 yards or more, bow hunting is done from much closer quarters and its efficiency is not as much as a modern rifle. The maximum effective range for bow hunting is said to be somewhere between 20 to 30 yards. Bow fishing is the art of bow hunting a fish. Generally, the standard bows and arrows are not used while bow hunting a fish. It requires specialized bows and arrows, to hunt a fish. An important feature is added to the bow and the arrow, while bow hunting a fish. A line is attached to a spool or a reel, which is in turn attached to the bow. The other end of the reel is attached with the arrow. When the arrow hits the targeted fish, with the help of the line and the reel, the fish is taken out of water. Bow hunting is also practiced to hunt down birds and animals. In the earlier days, the tribal people used to poison their arrow tips and use the arrows for bow hunting the animals or their enemies. The pygmies were known for their efficiency in bow hunting. They also had the most poisoned bows, till known. In the present world also, there are many tribes across the world, who use simple bows, made of bamboo and animal skins, along with arrows made of weeds from the forest. The modern bow is known as the compound bows. They are made of high strength but light weight materials. They have armrests and support bars, so that an archer can take an aim comfortably, during bow hunting. The long bows are also commonly used in the bow hunting circuits. The long bow allows more precision and flexibility on the part of the archer. The cross bow is also at times seen in bow hunting circuits. But, the cross bow is basically illegal and it needs special permission to use it. The use of cross bow is only restricted to disabled hunters. Bow hunting is regaining its popularity as a sport. Many people are taking a keen interest in this and are also learning the skills and tricks of bow hunting. The game is popular in countries like Australia, New Zealand, America and other European countries.