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tiknuttle:
Is it ok to cut down river cane in the summer then let it season for arrows? Does cutting the cane down in the summer effect the arrows performance or durability? Also is it ok to use the yellowish cane or should i just cut dow the green cane?

Pat B:
As long as you are cutting 2nd year growth you'll be OK. First year growth will shrivel as it dries because it hasn't matured yet.

recurve shooter:
how would a fella tell the differance tween 1st and 2nd year growth?

billy:
First year growth often has a sheath that covers much of the cane shaft....also there will be very little branching.  If you have any doubts, just feel the cane by bending it.  If it is flimsy, then just leave it.  The good stuff is stiff, even when green, and will make fantastic arrows.

tiknuttle:
what about the river cane that is a yellowish color is that because of direct sunlight? Can i use that for arrows?

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