I would like to make a plains style bow, by next fall to hunt deer with. I have only made one bow before, and that was a "board" bow, (that does shoot nice). I live in N Central Kansas, and would appreciate any and all suggestions.
Here are my first batch of questions
1. What lenght, width, etc? I think around 55 inches. I have a short draw length
2. What type of wood?
2a Osage Orange (If I cut one now, will it be dry in time to make a bow for this fall)
or
2b Should I buy a dried stave of hickory for this bow, so its allready dry (and easier?) to work with?
3. Do I need to back the bow with sinew?