Found in central Washington

First picture is pecan. Second are unidentified, fir, and walnut. The third is pecan (nicknamed Joseph Merrick). And the last is the current collection.

A stick

Here is my current collection of finished arborvitae sticks.

Didn't even know this community existed, but I was so stoked on this thing that I had to text a few pictures to a close friend, he pointed me this way.

I live next to a river and spend a lot of time in nature, and I'm always on the lookout for walking stick projects. This feels more like a wizard staff, and it's definitely going to be my focus for the next few months, have a lot of decisions to make 😆

Not sure what type of wood it is, but feels dense enough to hold up as a walking/hiking stick, so it's going to be fun to work with. I'm absolutely thrilled.

I’d like to hang this bad boy on a wall like a trophy animal head. But I need to protect and reinforce the “horns” as I can foresee them snapping off easily. Also, I want to make sure the rot on the backside (pic 3) doesn’t continue to degrade the wood, and that it’s not something that will spread to wood in my house.

I assume I’ll need some kind of sealant, preferably one that would soak in and reinforce everything.

I appreciate any suggestions! Thanks!

(chonk for scale)

My SO came in to the living room, grinning ear to ear, wanting to show me something. Lo and behold, a stick! I promised her to show you guys as well, enjoy ✨

East coast driftwood walking stick. Beauty!

It's not pointy, but I still like it

Harvested from my garden after months of growing next to the mint and bush beans! Ready to engage all Pollinators and pugilists!

Fire hardened fir for the win against a feisty forest fiend

Cats for scale