Last year I was done on March 19th; today, April 4th, I pulled 3/4 GPT. Not only is this a much better year than last year weather-wise, but this year I'm using the seasonal CV taps. So far, in my cold North facing woods, with small trees which are 90% reds, I've netted 6 GPT so far. I tapped-in on February 28th and they're still running strong. I'm sold.
Wood-fired, home-made evaporator
Glenlivet-fired operator
Even with no hard freeze last night I still drew 1/2 GPT today, and the low for tonight and tomorrow looks like the mid 20's here. Some of the buds are starting to swell, but no buddy taste to the sap yet; it's still coming in nice and clear. Still in the game...yeah!
Doc
Wood-fired, home-made evaporator
Glenlivet-fired operator
Go Doc go! I'm still going too but it looks like the end is near!
Russ
"Red Roof Maples" Where the term "boiling soda" was first introduced to the maple world!
1930 Ford Model AA Doodlebug tractor
A couple of Honda 4 wheelers
Four chainsaws and no chickens!
Done. No more freezes in sight so I pulled 'em yesterday after gathering the last few gallons. A couple of the bigger trees were still dripping and the sap I gathered was crystal clear with no off flavors. I boiled-down what I had and I'll finish it off on the stove tonight. I netted just under 6-3/4 GPT of sap which is good for me from my smallish reds in a North-facing woods. All in all it was a good year. Next year I'm going to try to dramatically improve my set-up, with a real evaporator and I hope to up the tap-count to 50 plus-or-minus. Best wishes to everyone for the off season, see you guys again next February.
Doc
Wood-fired, home-made evaporator
Glenlivet-fired operator
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