Thanks Lostarrow
Thanks AJMAG
Thanks Crooketarrow, yeah it was hickory for sure possibly pignut. Bark wouldn't peel because it had probably been cut and down for some days before my friend found it. Only chased rings because of 1/4" deep borer damage, they were still alive in there when I went after them with the draw knife. Ring chasing was difficult as with most white woods, slow going but possible.
Thanks Eric
Thanks Fritz
Thanks Coaster