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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: upstatenybowyer on May 28, 2017, 01:44:01 pm

Title: You never know unless you ask
Post by: upstatenybowyer on May 28, 2017, 01:44:01 pm

I decided to go for a drive in Osage Country today. I thought I'd get up the nerve to ask some landowners if I could take away dead stuff. The first guy looked at me like I had 3 heads.  :NN

However, the next gentleman was so kind and generous! He said I could drive my car right up to one of his hedgerows and take whatever I wanted.  )W( Even said I could cut anything that was standing dead.  (W

I told him I'd bring him a bow for his nephews who are interested in traditional archery.  (SH) I couldn't believe how cool this guy was. Turns out he owns 90% of the farmland in the area and has Osage growing everywhere!  (A)

You never know unless you ask  :) :) :)

Here's a pic of the haul and a few more of the hedgerow

Title: Re: You never know unless you ask
Post by: Pat B on May 28, 2017, 01:50:05 pm

You never know til you ask and the worse they can say is no. 50% on your first try ain't bad!   :OK

Title: Re: You never know unless you ask
Post by: dylanholderman on May 28, 2017, 02:25:04 pm

Good on you :OK

Title: Re: You never know unless you ask
Post by: Linc on May 28, 2017, 02:28:12 pm

Not bad at all. Looks like you should be able to get a lifetime supply.

Title: Re: You never know unless you ask
Post by: Del the cat on May 28, 2017, 02:42:35 pm

Nice tale :)
Del

Title: Re: You never know unless you ask
Post by: bradsmith2010 on May 28, 2017, 03:13:00 pm

congrats on some great wood,, happy bow making to you (SH)

Title: Re: You never know unless you ask
Post by: BowEd on May 28, 2017, 04:18:44 pm

And that's the way it's done.Good one Jeff.You'll get a nice stock pile in no time.You'll never look at another tree the same now.

Title: Re: You never know unless you ask
Post by: DuBois on May 28, 2017, 05:12:39 pm

Very cool!