Wow! I am constantly seeking a reliable logger in the Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri areas for the purchase of walnut logs to supply our Texas Urban Sawmill with walnut logs. Really hard to find good quality walnut logs in Texas. We focus on salvaging of dead and fallen trees, but I only see a walnut 1-2 a year when we are out on salvage jobs.
The going rate down in these parts is $2-3 BF for a log. I pay $2.50 BF from my main guy, who logs full-time in MO and OK. I know guys paying $4-5 BF for really larger logs and have seen others paying even more. If anyone has 30"+ diameter walnut logs for under $2.50 BF, anywhere in the southern US (I will usually drive up to 14 hours from Austin Texas), please let me know. I'll pick up and transport 20,000 lbs of walnut every few months!!
On the flip side, I do know guys in Kansas getting urban logs for free essentially. So it really depends on the availability in your region and size & log quality. All over the map.
Devin Ginther
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
Refined Elements LLC, Owner
TX Urban Sawmill LLC, Owner