bowyer in MT needs wood help

[MontanaS]

We just moved from TN to Montana. I already have several men in our town who want me to teach them how to make a trad bow.  However, I no longer have access to my favorite woods, especially hickory.  We are located on the Yellowstone river and the dominate wood here is Cottonwood.  Is there anyone here from MT or is familiar with the native woods in this area?  Which ones are good for making bows?  I dont want to have to buy any and have it shipped if at all possible.

[AndyTheCornbread]

Birch and Yew but you will probably have to go over near Idaho to find it. Other than that I am not sure.

[wapiti]

Chokecherry

[Paul WA]

If you have vine maple it will make a sweet shooter..PR

[kojac]

where are you in montana?

There are some pockets of yew on the far west side.  

I'm sure you have some ash trees around you if you live on the yellowstone.

welcome to montana!!

[WildmanSC]

Give Ric Anderson a call, after 8 PM your time, at Marriah Custom Bows.  He might be able to help you.  Ric is a sponsor of TG.

 http://www.marriahcustombows.com/  

Bill

[Mark Baker]

Bill, where are you located?  I live on the Yellowstone near Livingston.  Give me a call sometime. - Mark 406-222-6052

[Hornseeker]

Yeah, where ya at? I also live on the Stone. Juniper, Chokecherry, service berry, mountain maple, green ash.... the yew is 5-7 hours drive from Billings... (dont know where you live on the Ystone...but Billings is where I live)...there is birch here too...

Ernie

[Travisc406]

welcome to Montana!!!