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When it comes to hickory, I find that just about anything works. Generally, it's easier to find the back if it's got wider (thicker) rings.
The best time to cut hickory (or any whitewood) is during the growing season. At that time of the year the there is a new layer of wood cells being laid down so the bark slips making it easy to remove without harming the wood underneath. That will be the best and strongest wood for the back of the bow. During the winter those cells is hardening off to become next spring's wood layer. I like cutting in the spring so that back ring has had all winter to mature. IMO that makes the strongest hickory bow.