Minute of Misletoe

[Crappieaddict]

I'm not even sure what the term "Minute of" even means. I'm very old school. No matches are in my future. I spent my youth enjoying all things outdoors, and loved to shoot! This time of year I always managed to snag some Misletoe from somewhere I had located during my many fall hunting trips. Fast forward 50+ years to yesterday. I found some Misletoe in an oak tree. Grabbed the only .22 that I have at the cabin, which is a 10/22 built by my Son in Law out of spare parts. I topped it with an equally impressive CV scope that is around $30 on Amazon. The scope zeroed, the rifle shoots, and I've got enough Misletoe to open a kissing booth! It really took me back to a simpler time.

 

[MUP]

I used to use a shotgun to blast chunks of it out of the tree tops! Good times!

 

[mike243]

I use to get tickled when any of the little stores around had some bundled for a couple of dollars and seen the shotgun pellet holes in it, I use to could shoot it out easy with a 22 but haven't tried it in 40 years, squirrel heads say I still might be able to , Did you all know it's a parasite , we cut a oak down 1 time and just touched it and it fell off, left a little cup on the tree.

 

[Crappieaddict]

I used to use a shotgun to blast chunks of it out of the tree tops! Good times!

I took my wife, daughter, SIL, and oldest grandson on this little adventure. We had a 20 gauge in tow. After I knocked down a decent sized sprig with the .22, on my first shot, I laid the gun down and said if you want more go ahead. They knocked out some more with the 20 gauge. Was my shot skill or luck? Since I didn't shoot again, we'll never know!

 

[Crappieaddict]

I use to get tickled when any of the little stores around had some bundled for a couple of dollars and seen the shotgun pellet holes in it, I use to could shoot it out easy with a 22 but haven't tried it in 40 years, squirrel heads say I still might be able to , Did you all know it's a parasite , we cut a oak down 1 time and just touched it and it fell off, left a little cup on the tree.

Actually, I did. Birds carry the berries?

 

[Skyhunter]

Years ago, my Ma told me to go climb that big oak by the pond and bring her some mistletoe for holiday decorations. I politely declined, but told her I'd use my .22 to gather all she could use.
She said she didn't think I was that good a shot (I was about 11 or 12 at the time). I got my rifle and with Ma in tow, headed down to that big ole tree. After a half dozen shots, she said she all she needed! LOL!
She never doubted my marksmanship after that.

WYT-P
Skyhunter

 

[MickThompson]

When I was little, all the uncles and cousins used to ride out to the back field and shoot mistletoe with 22s after thanksgiving dinner. I miss it. May have to find some next year to pass it on to my son.

 

[mike243]

I have read the birds eat the seeds then wipe their butts on the trees is how its transferred.

 

[MUP]

I have read the birds eat the seeds then wipe their butts on the trees is how its transferred.

Well, they sit in the trees anyway, so...

 

[Crappieaddict]

Well, they sit in the trees anyway, so...

I saw a small segment on TV, probably last week. A guy grew mistletoe by taking the berries and rubbing them on the tree. They had the consistency of glue.