How fast?

[Swampman]

Mounter, you posted all those pictures of great trees.  I say start cutting and start drying.  Make a bow or 2 fast and get the rest to seasoning.  Then you can compare them eventually and post your findings. 

Looks like you will have enough trees to cut to last you a long time.

[bentstick54]

I'm with swampman. Cut several, split and seal them for future, but pick a stave out for quicker drying and make one for this fall. I like the 7"/9" and quarter them. Far easier to cut and get home. Easier to split and usually have less hidden surprises inside,.i.e branches broke off and new growth grew over and unseen until split, etc. Keep us posted.