Here in Missouri, I have three apple orchards within 30 miles of me. I just go to the orchards in late winter / early spring and find out when they will be pruning. I then come back then. Or usually they have a tree that is damaged or old they let me take wood off of. I have not smoked any meat in a few years, but I bought a 55 gal metal barrel to make a smoker. Will try out as soon as I get it built.