#1986095 - 07/08/10 02:30 PM
Another,"Dry Spell"question
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If this lasts for a month or two,and I hope it doesnt,could it effect the white oak crop?Or is that pretty well already fixed?
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#1986109 - 07/08/10 02:38 PM
Re: Another,"Dry Spell"question
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Wes Parrish
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Yes, if we had no more rain during the next month or two, it could adversely effect the acorn crop.
Oaks can be loaded with acorns now,
but that is in no way a guarantee of a good acorn crop.
But it is ENCOURAGING. 
Don't count the chickens until the eggs hatch.
Don't count the acorns until they hit the ground.
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#1986219 - 07/08/10 04:23 PM
Re: Another,"Dry Spell"question
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The younger trees with smaller root systems will be affected more than the older larger trees, and those on ridges will suffer more than the ones in the bottoms. the good news is, if we do continue with the dry weather, the acorns may become patchy, concentrating the deer more during season. Personally, I have more problems hunting when mast is extremely abundant and deer don't have to move alot for food.
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#1986250 - 07/08/10 04:53 PM
Re: Another,"Dry Spell"question
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The younger trees with smaller root systems will be affected more than the older larger trees, and those on ridges will suffer more than the ones in the bottoms. the good news is, if we do continue with the dry weather, the acorns may become patchy, concentrating the deer more during season. Personally, I have more problems hunting when mast is extremely abundant and deer don't have to move alot for food.
I kinda thought that was why early season last year was not real good in the areas where I hunted. You could hardly walk in most areas the acorns were so thick.
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#1987423 - 07/09/10 02:07 PM
Re: Another,"Dry Spell"question
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yeah,acorns are a lot better for deer ,than for deer hunters
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