I have made some good bows from wood not seasoned so long,, now that being said,, it will probably pick up weight as it does season,, and I think it depends on the wood from tree to tree,,seasoned is preferred,, but an osage bow made well from just dry wood,,,, can shoot pretty darn good,, at that time I didnt have any seasoned wood,, so I did the best I could,,, it will try to check in the handle and fades,, so you have to coat it with glue every time you work on it,, till its good and dry,, if you need something to kill a deer,, I promise he won't know the difference,, seasoned or no,,
