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Common SWFL shaft ID?
Parnell:
Dried some shafts from this for just over a week and given little "re-adjustments". This stuff is shaping up great. What is it?
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sailordad:
i cant say for sure
but looks like it could be some type of willow
Swamp Bow:
Hey Parnell,
Break/bruise a piece of that. If it has a strong aromatic quality, its Dog Fennel. I get a bunch of it here. I need to get some goats, they love it, and the cows won't touch it. I don't have a clue if it is good arrow material, let me know if it is. We do have giant reed and elephant grass in the area (I've got that on my property as well).
Swamp
ETA: Dog fennel not dog bane, musta been on auto pilot when I posted originally.
Pat B:
That is dog fennel(Eupatorium sp). it will make shafting similar to horse weed, golden rod, etc. Probably makes good shafts foe a fire drill also. The bruised leaves also make for a good cover scent.
Swamp Bow:
Pat you are absolutely correct! I was thinking Fennel, but wrote Bane. Realized it a a little later, but was away from the 'puter. I'll edit my post.
Swamp
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