Acorn Mast
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From: MuskyBuck
13-Aug-16
Last fall the acorn mast was incredible in the northwoods in northern Bayfield where I hunt. When scouting this spring there were areas that were still like walking on marbles with lots of uneaten acorns. If I recall correctly, the year before had a decent crop of acorns but nothing like this past fall.
What's it looking like this fall? Another "mast year?" I'm hearing reports of a good mast again and of course lots of browse/berries from this summer's great weather for all things green...and mosquitos.
I did some research on "mast" years and they are hard to predict and scientists definitely don't have all the answers. Interesting topic for me with my botany background.
From: JackPine Acres
13-Aug-16
Had some broken oak branches on the ground from the last big storm that went thru Juneau county and they were covered in still growing acorns. Most of my oaks are Red & Black.
From: smokey
13-Aug-16
I am not seeing much around here this year for acorns but there are still some areas I can't get to with closed roads.
"Mast" is the fruit of some trees; hard mast or soft mast. Acorns are hard mast. Mass gets misused with mast. "A mass of acorns" means a lot of acorns but acorn mast is sort of redundant.
From: Drummer Boy
14-Aug-16
Looks good north of Crivitz another good year, plus bigger then normal.
From: Braunschweiger
15-Aug-16
Last year was really good but zippo this year around here in EC Wi.
From: Bloodtrail
20-Aug-16
Everything I ave seen so far...on thr ground has been green!
From: Jodie
20-Aug-16
Plenty of acorns dropping along the highway 8 corridor.
From: MuskyBuck
20-Aug-16
Sounds like some acorns around this year in many areas. Thanks for the posts. I will be checking my area in the next couple of days and will report.
From: MuskyBuck
24-Aug-16
Did some scouting and checked cameras on Monday in Bayfield Co. Weather was great and NO bugs. Lots of berries. I saw plenty of red oaks dropping big, green acorns along the logging roads I walked. I don't think it will be a banner year like last year, but I did see plenty dropping.
From: arpy00
24-Aug-16
Just an "average" mast crop in the La Crosse area. We had a late frost in April and may have affected the crop.
From: MuskyBuck
29-Aug-16
TTT
From: raspy old hen
02-Sep-16
I checked the oak trees in and around High Cliff Park and did not see very many acorns at all. I checked my 80 in Calumet County and zilch of acorns. Last year was a banner year for acorns this year not so much around here.
From: JR1984
29-Sep-16
I can't find any fresh acorns in the 60 acre parcel of hardwoods that I squirrel and deer hunt on. Worst I've seen it. A ton of acorns last year but not this year. This is in Monroe county.
From: casekiska
29-Sep-16
On my hunting property in Sauk County. We have ridges & valleys of white oaks that normally produce tons of acorns. This year I have yet to see one! Nothing. Nada. Zero. Zip. It does not look good. :(
From: Nocturnal8
29-Sep-16
I'm with you casekiska I've seen the same thing.
From: 10BUCKS
10-Oct-16
More then ever last year, none this year Barron county
From: Nocturnal8
10-Oct-16
Farmers almanac claims there will be a brutal winter? What does that mean for the animals who rely on this mass crop?
From: TrapperJack2
11-Oct-16
Our area last year was loaded and this year not a thing. This is in Portage Co.
From: Bow Crazy
11-Oct-16
Monroe County no acorns this year that I've found. Haven't even heard any hitting the ground. BC
From: Drop Tine
11-Oct-16
Acorns dropped 2 or 3 weeks ago in my area of Lincoln Cty. from what I seen out bear hunting.
From: MuskyBuck
11-Oct-16
A brutal winter forecasted...say it aint so! Another severe winter would make three severe winters in the last five years. Not good for the deer or for me as I have to deal with keeping a 350 foot driveway open!! I did find some decent acorns this summer in Bayfield County, but it was very spotty. I'm going up Saturday to check it out.
