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Birdman:
I live in southern Michigan and I am looking for a natural and prevalent shaft material (tree, plant, etc.). Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Outbackbob48:
Birdman, I am from nw penna so I,m thinking you should have some of these.
Multi flora rose
Red osier
Arrowood Viburnum
Hope this helps an have fun on your arrow journey. Bob
Pat B:
Look in wet or swampy areas for red osier. Easy to ID by its red stems. They are multi-stemmed shrubs and grow in colonies. Clip the shoots with small branches at the top. You want them about 3/8" at the base and 30" to 36" long. Carry a 3/8" open end wrench as a quick gauge.
JackCrafty:
When I was working in Indiana, red osier was growing beside ponds and streams EVERYWHERE. But don't just look for a specific plant. If you have access to wooded areas, any straight hardwood shoot can be made into an arrow. I would first take a camera into the forest, snap some pictures of straight shoots, then post the pictures here, and then ask if it's good for arrows. ;D
Birdman:
Thanks for all the replies. This site is clearly visited by helpful and generous people. I am grateful. I will start my search today! :)
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