Well dark soul, some Osage just can't be made into a bow on its own. Some that I have cut has rings that are about as thin as two piece of paper. Other examples twist 180 or more degrees in five feet. You are probably wise enough to leave those types in the woods. But I am so desperate for Osage, that I bring them home. With a hickory backing, they work great.
I AM glad some folks have access to better material, and I'll keep looking. Until I find good stuff, I'll use the bad stuff this way.
I do have a couple of good staves and a good pair of billets that were given to me. I'm saving them for when I am relaxed and calm to make sure I don't ruin them.