Acorns
Contributors to this thread:Connecticut
From: Brian M.
02-Jul-19
Red oaks in my yard are producing acorns for the first time in 3 yrs. Could we actually get a mast crop this year? Anyone else seeing good production yet?
From: Toonces
02-Jul-19
I hope so. Last year was awful.
From: longbeard
02-Jul-19
We had plenty down this way past two seasons
From: SmoothieJonez
23-Jul-19
From: travistroop
24-Jul-19
Why would you guys want a mast crop? I like it when you gotta find the trees producing. During a mast crop it seems like they dont move because food is everywhere.
From: Wild Bill
24-Jul-19
"Why would you guys want a mast crop? I like it when you gotta find the trees producing. During a mast crop it seems like they dont move because food is everywhere."
Because the season isn't here yet and it is something to talk about.
From: Will
24-Jul-19
I'm the exception to the "rule" and have my best hunting years when there is a high mast, so I'm pumped to hear folks are seeing them. I've noticed some immature ones falling as well - hope it's a sign of at least an average year.
Though my favorite CT spots have some Hickory White Oaks and the deer LOVE those, so I'm hopeful this year there are some acorns in there!
From: SmoothieJonez
24-Jul-19
Saw big bunches of small acorns yesterday while out on properties swapping sd cards in trailcams. Not sure if they are dropping early or most likely down because of the heavy rains the night before. Nevertheless, they are small but abundant.
From: Brian M.
24-Jul-19
I'm with Will, lots of acorns, lots of deer sightings. I don't have fields to hunt. Last three years, I've shot deer, but had to work my ass off for them. No acorns and they hit the neighbor's bait plot heavily, but the bait plot is a few hundred yards from where I can set up, so can only hope for one coming or going. I like transition zones, but they don't always transition where I hunt. There is a big swamp though, so that's a plus when i can get between the swamp and the neighbor.
From: Sgt. York
24-Jul-19
Seen some beech nuts dropping
From: travistroop
24-Jul-19
I'm hoping for a mast crop of beech nut in VT. I bought a bear tag this year for the first time. I'm going to try and pack in and hunt green mountain western style ??
From: travistroop
27-Jul-19
Just did some scanning, I'm not seeing any acorns yet, but my walnut tree is definitely having a mast crop. This is out by Mohegan Sun
From: Notme
28-Jul-19
Nope no acorns here
From: HolePuncher
28-Jul-19
lots of very small red oak acorns have been dropping heavily in the past few weeks here in the new Hartford area. the acorns have completely covered the grass in part of my yard. heat stress maybe?
From: Will
29-Jul-19
I saw the pic. I laughed. Then felt a little dirty. Then thought, "wait, who posted that... Yep, Notme... that's what I thought..." :) ha ha ha!
Scout with bino's at this point, I'm seeing a good number of trees with a good number of acorns up here... (in the crown, just a few immature ones being blown down in storms)...
From: Garbanzo
29-Jul-19
I try to think Long term.. High mast crop levels may dampen deer travel during hunting season, but fatter does should have better survival rates if we get a harsh winter which should translate into more deer for subsequent seasons.
From: soapdish
29-Jul-19
Kinda thought someone would have put up "Deez nuts"
