Finding wood

I am often asked about the best way to acquire wood. While I don’t have a certain answer for every area of the country, I can tell you what works for me (and I tend to have a never-ending supply of wood that rarely comes from my 10 acres of pecan trees). The icing on the cake is that most of these suggestions have the word “free” attached to them. Just keep in mind one thing: you will need to store freshly cut (i.e., “green”) wood in a dry area, such as in a barn, in a shed, or even under a tarp, to dry or “season” for four to six months before you can use it for smoking.