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Sparrow:
I generally stroll along water and woods,or town, and if I see a straight shoot,I cut it,debark it with the flat of my pocket knife and start straightening it as it dries.Set it on a table or something where I can pick it up several times a day and straighten it. 3 or 4 days later it is usually pretty dry and I will be down to straightening it maybe once or twice a day.At any one time I will have a few shafts sitting around drying. If after dry it seems a good sturdy shaft I will cut more of that type. Most of the time I can figure out what kinda plant or tree it is. I have cut dozens of species. Some ornimental plants and shrubs make great shoot shafts. Privet, lilac, etc.  '  Frank

aznboi3644:
I'd just go on a walk and cut shoots that you think will make arrows and try them out...you may be surprised at what will work.

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