Thanks again all for the inspiring comments... I't pains me to do it because i think the Osage has such natural beauty but i think i want to stain the tips and handle into the limbs a bit before i put on the snake skins... just so i blends into the bush better for hunting?
What kind of stain is best both for protection and durability? after its stained and skinned i was just going to seal / finish with hemp oil and bees wax... does that sound like a good plan?