Anyone Tap yet in Interior SW CT

[Run Forest Run!]

Question - What time of day is best to collect? My guess would be later in evening after sap stops but before bucket freezes. Last year I was only watching one tree, this year I am split locations, dont want to drive more than needed.

I collect in two locations as well. From my experience, the trees in each location vary with what they produce. You'll likely find that your collection schedule will be a moving target. Larger collection buckets in your remote location may be the best way for you to manage your time in the most convenient way.

[sr73087]

How did everyone make out over the weekend? I tapped on Saturday afternoon and only have 1 tree running slightly, all my other buckets were still bone dry last night.

[Outdoorsman0490]

I got about 50 gal from my 100 taps from yesterday's run, hoping today adds up to at least 100, looked like most were dripping pretty good

[sr73087]

Hopefully today I get a good run. I was surprised that yesterday yielded almost nothing.

[batsofbedlam]

1200 taps in, 200 to go.

[Sapling]

20 taps in 20 trees produced a total of 1/2 gal of sap today so far. . .

[Pauly V]

32 gallons on 50 taps today..

[sr73087]

Checked my buckets again last night and 2 were dripping slowly (maybe a pint of sap all together).

I don't recall if I had the same issue last year. I should get going soon I hope.

[Outdoorsman0490]

I ended up with only about 25 gal from yesterday's run; hoping it turns on soon

[Littlesap]

OK, reading these threads, at least I have company. I tapped everything last week and I'm getting very little in the way of sap flow. Having a hard time w/my vac pump which contributes but I just switched pumps tonight so maybe better tomorrow?