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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Tyke on July 06, 2014, 03:10:03 pm

Title: hunting bow questions
Post by: Tyke on July 06, 2014, 03:10:03 pm

Ive always had high end compound bows but I'm looking into doing my first traditional hunt I live in Utah and don't know what kind of stave to use for a good hunting bow I have leather to trade if anybody knows or has something of use I need to be 30 inches and at least 40 pounds of draw any advice would be helpful

Title: Re: hunting bow questions
Post by: aaron on July 06, 2014, 03:47:07 pm

the type of wood doesn't matter too much, as long as the bow is designed correctly for that species. For a beginner, one way to go is a red oak board bow with a pyramid design and glued-on riser. there are many tutorials and examples online. make it about 66+ inches long.

Title: Re: hunting bow questions
Post by: Tyke on July 06, 2014, 04:01:13 pm

Thanks aaron ive already made board bows and a couple self bows but i want to build something that will last for year utah just doesnt have good wood

Title: Re: hunting bow questions
Post by: bubby on July 06, 2014, 05:52:25 pm

Osage or hickory might be your best bet, or if you can get a good maple board makes a great bow

Title: Re: hunting bow questions
Post by: Pat B on July 06, 2014, 06:46:12 pm

Utah can be pretty dry. I'd say hickory would be your best bet.  It doesn't matter if you use a tree stave or board. Both will make good hunting bows

Title: Re: hunting bow questions
Post by: UserNameTaken on July 06, 2014, 08:37:21 pm

Black locust is pretty ubiquitous. It also looks like you have ash, juniper, oak, chokecherry, and serviceberry available, depending on where you're at.