Willy, have you seen this site? Its also a magazine. I particularly like the message board (small link on left).
All you ever wanted to know about fabricating a bow and arrow from scratch. There's a couple of "build alongs" where you follow the progress.
I remember you said you used to be in the business and I thought you'd find this interesting (if you haven't already found it).
http://www.primitivearcher.com/
I'd love to make my own and hunt deer one day. ;)