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Title: Osage Cache (pic heavy)
Post by: Kevin Winkler on March 10, 2012, 09:20:00 PM
It's pretty rare to find Osage in my area. Several months back I went for a walk in an area that I use to bow hunt, because I thought I remembered seeing Osage along the edge of the timber. Sure enough, I found them! I finally talked to the landowner today and he gave me permission to cut the dead stuff, plus a few other pieces.

Here is part of what I brought back today, and I have another load yet to go. I wasn't sure if the dead stuff would be good yet or not, but after spitting some of the pieces today. I think I will have bow wood for a long time. Now I can get to work on the bows for my grandchildren. Plus keep me supplied for years to come.
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk140/oldtwohairs/IMG_7187.jpg)
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(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk140/oldtwohairs/IMG_7192.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk140/oldtwohairs/IMG_7200.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk140/oldtwohairs/IMG_7203.jpg)
(http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk140/oldtwohairs/IMG_7206.jpg)
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Title: Re: Osage Cache (pic heavy)
Post by: Osagetree on March 10, 2012, 09:28:00 PM
:bigsmyl:    :clapper:
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Post by: karrow on March 10, 2012, 09:28:00 PM
bet you were tired after splittin all that. great haul
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Post by: DGF on March 10, 2012, 09:32:00 PM
Nice haul!

Dan
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Post by: KellyG on March 10, 2012, 09:33:00 PM
great find and that should keep you out of trouble for a bit.
Title: Re: Osage Cache (pic heavy)
Post by: Kevin Winkler on March 10, 2012, 09:41:00 PM
I'll be going back tomorrow to get the rest that is still on the ground, I have a load the size of what I already brought home today. I have plenty of splitting yet to do!
Title: Re: Osage Cache (pic heavy)
Post by: Pat B on March 10, 2012, 11:11:00 PM
Nice haul.
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Post by: mwosborn on March 10, 2012, 11:13:00 PM
Looks like a good haul!
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Post by: coaster500 on March 10, 2012, 11:39:00 PM
Sweet, wish there was some in the west!!
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Post by: fujimo on March 10, 2012, 11:48:00 PM
good deal!!!!
dont forget to seal and spray with insecticide( just from what i read on here!!!)
Title: Re: Osage Cache (pic heavy)
Post by: I Dream of Osage on March 11, 2012, 10:53:00 AM
Thats a good load of osage for sure. I've been busy stock piling some as well.
Title: Re: Osage Cache (pic heavy)
Post by: psychmonky on March 11, 2012, 10:59:00 AM
Will it grow there, coaster? I can send some seeds!
Title: Re: Osage Cache (pic heavy)
Post by: DVSHUNTER on March 23, 2012, 11:26:00 PM
I take for granted that I have a large supply of the stuff.  I went to get a log last weekend and my go to guy didn't have any more of the stuff.  Nice haul.  Don't forget to spray it for bugs.
Title: Re: Osage Cache (pic heavy)
Post by: razorsharptokill on March 28, 2012, 09:20:00 PM
Nice rings!