I don't think I worded the post correctly. I have no problem collecting them. It getting them out of the shells that's the problem. I probably have 20 trees each about 50-80 feet tall.Hello and welcome @ElderEric! I have one hickory nut tree and don't have a problem not getting any. Sure some are dehulled by the squirrels, but in a good year there's enough for us too. We also have walnut and oak trees, so maybe with the other food sources that helps.
This reminds me that I have saved some nuts that are currently in the freezer to start seedlings.
First time writing on something like this but figured why not.
To start is there an easy way to harvest hickory nuts. I have a ton of trees and it's a shame to let the squirrel's get all of them.
I think you can just peel the hull off, and use a nutcracker for the hard shell. I don't eat them, but have gotten them out of the hulls and shells before.I don't think I worded the post correctly. I have no problem collecting them. It getting them out of the shells that's the problem. I probably have 20 trees each about 50-80 feet tall.
Gravel driveway run over them several times. Odd as it sounds, it really does work. 😂Welcome from western Washington.
Ive never dealt with hickory, just walnuts. I've been told the best method to remove the outer hull is make the kids do it.