What problems occur with early tapping?

[LedgeRock]

What are the major factors and worries of tapping too early? is the main issue with holes drying up? If this is the case, can holes be re-drilled?
What other problems should we be aware of?

[sapbrush]

hi holes shouldnt dry up unless it get to warm then bacteria will seal off the holes the problem with tapping to early i think is low sugar in the sap, but you get it when you can jim

[happy thoughts]

I'd say you might get less overall yield and a premature end to the season. It may take awhile for the taps to close, but that said, between a tree trying to heal a wound and the bacteria that are introduced by tapping, that's going to slow things down over time though it's going to take more than a few weeks. I personally wouldn't redrill but others may advise you differently.