Local bow wood?

[bobray]

I am totaly new to archery so please bear with. I just got my first bow which is a very simple linnen backed redoak 40 lb long bow. I am learning to shoot it with practice and reading.
Bow making appeals to me being an expierenced wood worker. I live at sea level on Puget sound and am wondering if any of the local growth make a decent bow? We have Western Maple, Alder,a couple of different Fir,Cedar,Hemlock. Any of these sound like bow wood, or should I just buy something to start with?
Thanks for any advice
Bob Ray

[ryguy24000]

The Vine Maple would be good for a first time self bow.

[fujimo]

there has got to be some yew in your area.
i have seen the alder make a bow.
any fruit trees, or pecan nut trees in your area.