Attached are a few pictures. If you need better ones of leaves or "pods" please let me know. I have a couple other pictures currently I can send as well but as mentioned if you need a closer or clearer view of pods or leaves let me know.

As far as I know the sumac on the lot we have across the road and on the same property as the lot our house is on are both the same variety of sumac. But will need your assistance to confirm by what you see in the pictures. 

Thanks for the info. I would assume, but don't know for certain, that the pods would require a period of time for drying them first prior to using them. If so do you have any idea as to how long they need to dry and or can be stored? 

Okay thanks! That is a good idea regarding spring and the pods out of deer reach. Will try storing a few in the fall and see how they function compared to the ones saved in spring.

Someone also suggested cedar chip bedding so I may get some of that too and use some of it with the pods to start them smoking and see how that combination works as well. I like the idea of putting dryer vent material to use in this regard as well. Will try to save some of that through the winter for use next spring.

Thanks again for the input and good ideas!