Pecan Harvesting

[YosemiteSam]

I have some extended family who farm pecans, walnuts, etc.  I was thinking about seeing if they know of any orchards or individual trees getting pushed over to see if I could get some of the wood for another selfbow attempt.  I know the walnut rootstock is the more coveted material for furniture makers but older trees usually get shredded up after they take the burls.  Has anybody harvested farmed trees?  I know that pecan and hickory are of the same genus but are there any quirks with the two species when it comes to getting staves from them?

[Pat B]

I've never used pecan but I've heard that it's still stronger than most whitewoods. It is definitely worth collecting and using.