Northern Illinois for Oasge?

[Kris]

TG selfbow builders,

I'm from the Madison, WI area looking to acquire osage close(er) to home to either help harvest or purchase.  Thinking I might save some $$$ less shipping distance?  Any of you with osage to sell, I am happy to talk and perhaps workout a system to forgo/reduce freight costs, etc.  I have quality Pignut hickory for trade as well, if that interests anyone.

As aside:

Illinoisans...what is the furthest north in IL have you seen osage growing?  I've  heard of some growing in Wisconsin but I think one would be hard pressed to find trees one could harvest for bow wood?

Other than that...what is the least expensive resource for purchase of quality osage staves?

Thanks -

Kris
[email protected]
(608)798-1103

[PEARL DRUMS]

I have friends in the Chicagoland area that have rows and rows they cut on. Cant give you a tip one as to the location, but know its around your area.

[Kris]

Thanks P. Drums,

I have some friends down that way, I'll start sniffing around for osage in the Land of Lincoln.

Kris

[Paul/KS]

Bring some of that hickory down to Mojam in July and hang out and swap for some osage. You'll have a good time too...