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stockythelargefoot

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Dogbane
« on: October 31, 2007, 06:57:24 am »
Was thinking of trying to make a bowstring out of dogbane. Is this a good time of the year to harvest it? Also, once cut, is there a time table on when it should be used by? Any reference materials would also be appriciated. Thanks.
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Re: Dogbane
« Reply #1 on: October 31, 2007, 08:52:21 am »
This is THE time. I like to cut it after the leaves have fallen off, but before it stands there dead too long. If you keep it in a dry place, the stalks will last for years without any problems.
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Re: Dogbane
« Reply #2 on: November 01, 2007, 07:52:25 am »
Thanks Hillbilly. Will do.

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Re: Dogbane
« Reply #3 on: December 24, 2007, 06:57:48 pm »
   I made a dog bane bow string once i found 8 nice doge bane stalks in Feb. wile i was digging rock, i made the string and shot proply 300 to 400 arrows with it before it Brock dew to a ber on a arrow knock.
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