Dogbane

[stockythelargefoot]

Was thinking of trying to make a bowstring out of dogbane. Is this a good time of the year to harvest it? Also, once cut, is there a time table on when it should be used by? Any reference materials would also be appriciated. Thanks.
                                                                                           Stocky.

[Hillbilly]

This is THE time. I like to cut it after the leaves have fallen off, but before it stands there dead too long. If you keep it in a dry place, the stalks will last for years without any problems.

[stockythelargefoot]

Thanks Hillbilly. Will do.

[leapingbare]

   I made a dog bane bow string once i found 8 nice doge bane stalks in Feb. wile i was digging rock, i made the string and shot proply 300 to 400 arrows with it before it Brock dew to a ber on a arrow knock.