biodegradable target

[Artus]

Hello!

I'm not sure, if this is the right place here for this topic. Please move it, when there is a more suitable board.

I got a big jute sack I wanna use as a target. I know it is a common way to stuff it with plastic wrappings, but I wanna use something biodegradable. Do you have any idea what could be used as a natural filling material?

Thanks

[Tommy D]

I have used cotton waste fibers from a textile mill. It’s brilliant. Easiest stuff to pull arrows out of - just not good for broadheads (unless u put it is a cardboard box or something) as they cut the sack. I have also used the synthetic waste (polyester fabrics) as they don’t rot when left outside - but as u want biodegradable I would say the cotton is a good bet

[Ricardovanleeuwen]

Or a Cardboard box stuffed with othr Cardboard boxes

[Pat B]

Your jute sack is biodegradable, only the stuffing isn't. When the just bag starts to break down put the stuffing in another jute bag. The plastic will still be effective.

[dylanholderman]

i haven't tried it but tightly stuffing it with straw/hay (straw bales are way cheaper than hay bales) or dry grass clippings might work, if you use grass make sure that it is dry though, put green grass in a pile and it will quickly heat up and turn into dirt.

[simson]

I have used straw bales, but wasn't satiesfied. arrows shot from higher poundage bows got ugly burning marks. When humidity is high and the straw gets wet it is hard to tear out the arrows ...
Cardboard targets makes a loud noise (don't like that) and don't hold up very long.

[Artus]

Thanks for your ideas! Maybe stuffing it with another couple of yute bags would be an idea.

[backtowood B2W]

I stuffed my yute bag with old pillows. This target is under roof, no experience if it would last in the rain.

[Artus]

That's a good idea too! I guess the pillows are down filled aren't they?

[backtowood B2W]

Yes ,with down, takes some time to degrade, guess being wet it's gonna stink..

[Weylin]

If you can find raw wool waste and stiff it in there it works brilliantly. really stops the arrows well and deals with moisture better than something like cotton.

[Artus]

Thanks!
Unfortunately these goods are not available for me, hence I think I will use my source for yute sacks and use these as a filling material.

[Ozymandias]

An old post but I agree with the raw wool idea. I use fleece scraps that would otherwise go to waste. Does a great job of stopping the arrows and pulls out really easily. Of course I guess most people do not have animals being shorn on their properties.

[bownarra]

Ultimate natural backstop....a pile of sand
Lasts for ever and stops anything...

[Parnell]

Ultimate natural backstop....a pile of sand
Lasts for ever and stops anything...

Genius!