Although we have some Bodock around my area I have always like Hickory as i could find straight trees and Hickory is tough as nails. Makes for a HEAVY arrow as well. The Heavier the arrow the more energy it takes from the string Making it Very quit. A person cant really launch an arrow fast enough to keep a deer from Jumping the string (it would have to be faster than the speed of sound)BUT if he dont hear it He wont Jump it.
I always Liked Making either an Indian Flat bow or a European type of bow . The books go into great detail(the Bowyers Bibles)String Making ,Quivers,anything you vcan think of . Even Asian composites. If you have any interest in building bows get all the Bibles. You will definetly feel like you spent your money well.
