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Offline Tillstave

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Where can I find Pacific Yew.
« on: October 10, 2014, 03:47:45 pm »
Hi All, I'm looking for a place where I can cut Pacific Yew. I know about the Forest service permits already, so let's keep the topic to where the best spots are and if anyone wants to go out and cut some staves. I live in the Portland metro area, so access to the woods is easy.
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Offline wizardgoat

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Re: Where can I find Pacific Yew.
« Reply #1 on: October 10, 2014, 04:17:18 pm »
Any good spots become slim pickins quick, and some guys can be a little protective of good spots.
your not far from yews a plenty, and good spots just need to be found .
they live under tall firs cedars and hemlocks, shady environments.
Not sure of your laws down there,
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Offline JW_Halverson

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Re: Where can I find Pacific Yew.
« Reply #2 on: October 10, 2014, 04:21:14 pm »
Yew cutters are every bit as secretive as gold prospectors, mushroom hunters, and CIA operatives. 
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Offline Weylin

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Re: Where can I find Pacific Yew.
« Reply #3 on: October 10, 2014, 08:39:15 pm »
I have a really good spot that you're welcome to cut from. It is right between Mt. Hood and Klamath Falls.  8)

Are you familiar with the Rose City Bowyers group? look us up on Facebook and join our group. Get to know some folks and sooner or later someone will take you out to cut some wood. You may have to wear a blindfold though.  >:D
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Offline aaron

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Re: Where can I find Pacific Yew.
« Reply #4 on: October 10, 2014, 08:49:38 pm »
Good yew is hard to find. As stated good spots are guarded secrets. My suggestion is to go with vine maple or another common wood for now. You will eventually find your own yew spot, but until then I say vine maple vine maple vine maple.
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Offline Tillstave

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Re: Where can I find Pacific Yew.
« Reply #5 on: April 04, 2015, 11:43:25 pm »
Thanks All,

I appreciate the levity and the advice.
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Offline JW_Halverson

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Re: Where can I find Pacific Yew.
« Reply #6 on: April 06, 2015, 09:02:52 pm »
And we appreciate pics of bows, so you will be welcome as well when you post some!  Good luck, good hunting, and remember to tell the story when you get back!
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Online sleek

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Re: Where can I find Pacific Yew.
« Reply #7 on: April 06, 2015, 10:32:11 pm »
Yeah, and where you got it from...
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Re: Where can I find Pacific Yew.
« Reply #8 on: April 07, 2015, 02:59:21 am »
In the woods!  ;)
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Offline Tillstave

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Re: Where can I find Pacific Yew.
« Reply #9 on: April 09, 2015, 02:26:36 pm »
Unfortunately Sleek, this is in an area that will be plowed under for a road soon, so I'm cutting the last one available. Will post pics of the final product when done.
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Online sleek

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Re: Where can I find Pacific Yew.
« Reply #10 on: April 09, 2015, 04:33:05 pm »
Well heck, cut all you can much as you can!
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Offline Carson (CMB)

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Re: Where can I find Pacific Yew.
« Reply #11 on: April 10, 2015, 02:49:53 pm »
Like this stuff?
I found this stuff in that area Weylin mentioned.  >:D
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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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Re: Where can I find Pacific Yew.
« Reply #12 on: April 10, 2015, 02:55:35 pm »
Carson Brown!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


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Offline snag

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Re: Where can I find Pacific Yew.
« Reply #13 on: April 10, 2015, 03:54:37 pm »
You been up in my backyard again Carson?! haha
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Offline wizardgoat

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Re: Where can I find Pacific Yew.
« Reply #14 on: April 10, 2015, 06:16:15 pm »
Wow Carson!!!! Have only seen a few that size up here, but no where near as clean. Was that one tree?
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