Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Primitive Skills => Topic started by: Tree_Ninja on January 29, 2015, 09:59:53 am
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Hey all,
I wasn't sure where to post this. When I still lived in ontario I once came across leatherwood by accident. (Bogged down the chainsaw).
Needless to say I was both angered and amazed by the strength of the bark. This was long before I even thought about bow-making. I made some bootlaces and fishing nets with it.
Fast-forward to the present. I wish this stuff grew around here. Cedar bark doesn't even compare. The bark is so strong. I thought I would share this little tidbit so everyone living in the area in which it grows can hunt for it this spring(and maybe trade me ?)
Here is a link: http://ontariotrees.com/main/species.php?id=2056
It looks like any other bush. The plants I found where in an american beech stand (rich site). Hopefully someone else finds it and posts some projects on here.
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Thanks for posting - interesting ! Bob
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Faaaaascinating
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Good info. Thanks for postin.
The map shows a pretty big area of growth.
Zuma
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Its in Oklahoma. Im gonna keep an eye out for sure.
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I actually just clicked on the link to the survival website at the bottom. It has some good stuff. The cordage section is great for bow strings.
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I've seen that shrub before, seems to like growing near wet areas. Next time I run across it I'll check it out
There's a guy where we used to live in Mattawa that makes Birch bark canoes. Instead of using the traditional Spruce roots for binding he uses Leatherwood.