Just a suggestion for you to consider.  I often find it difficult to find locations to search for sticks to harvest.  I have discovered that there is a great location often over looked.  I have spent the past winter harvesting sticks fro the road right of way along the interstate.  This location has several advantages.  1.  Short distance to carry sticks.  2.  Public right of way.  3.  Often you can spot good locations as you drive along.  The biggest disadvantage  is danger due to road traffic.   Kentucky Walking Stick is the name of my website.