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    Well folks, it looks like it's go time. I am having a hard time convincing myself that it really could start this early. But as many, there is very little if no frost in the ground, so things could go quickly. I typically tap around St. Pats day, and wait a bit for things to start, I'd love it if spring is really on her way, it's been a long winter with an early start. I'm in Bayfield County, 20 miles north of Hayward. Good Luck and Happy sapping everyone!
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    1000' feet of 3/16th on gravity (not sure how many taps yet)
    14x14 sugar shack
    New 2x5 Hybrid Drop flue from Smoky Lake
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    Sap Dog Chloe

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    It's way earlier than I've ever tapped before, but I'm pretty well done, maybe 10 more in places with deep snow. Some of yard trees had a little dripping, not so much in the country. But I'm having a hard time ignoring the 10 day forecast, all sound like sap weather, so we're in. I figure if the big guys on vacuum started tapping weeks ago, just to get them all done, it can't be that hurtful to run. Cumberland, WI Dave Evenson

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    I boiled the last couple of days, finished off tonight, looks like no run for the next few below freezing days. About 3 gallons per tap so far, only 2.2 to 2.5 sugar, so a lot of boiling required. Rain took out a lot of snow, so easier getting around in woods. Dave Evenson

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    I was able to get the ATV down the hill to collect my sap line barrel the other day. Snow is still slimy so I have to go early while it's still cold and crusty. Only was able to collect 20 gallons. Luckily, since then, the snow has gone down and with 1/2" or so of rain yesterday, it should be much better. Still nothing really going on up here in Barnes.
    10th year in….
    100 sap sacks...Actually, I hope to never have to use them again!
    1000' feet of 3/16th on gravity (not sure how many taps yet)
    14x14 sugar shack
    New 2x5 Hybrid Drop flue from Smoky Lake
    5" filter press from Daryl
    Sap Dog Chloe

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    I'm in Ashland County. South of Ashland.

    I put taps in late Saturday. Only 19, and had about 3-4 gallons around 2:00 Sunday, so not running to good yet.

    Forecast looks good though.

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    Plan to Tap just south of HWY 8 on Wed night in Polk County. Snow pack has came down quite a bit, hopeful to get in with the fourwheeler if possible. I see bags out on several trees in the area, some do have sap. I have been holding out for a big run rather than little drips.
    2013 First year 25 Taps
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    We started tapping Mar 4, it looked promising, but it's been quite slow. I boiled 235 Gallons of sap yesterday, that was from 200 taps. It's tough going with all the snow. We're near Solon Springs
    2X6 Smokey Lake Evaporator, Kawasaki 400, 260+ taps using bags and buckets. Retired.

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    Hi all, Jeff E here near Spooner. We started tapping Birkie weekend, finishing up tapping on March 7. Lots of critter damage to the lines, so it took a few days to get things tight.
    Thing really opened up for us yesterday. From about 11pm last night to 7am this morning the trees gave me about 1/2 gallon per tap. Havent check since then, but I think it will be a late night.
    Good sap until another freeze up on Friday.
    Be well, enjoy the season!
    Jeff Emerson
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    350 4 wheeler, 500 snowmobile, and 1950's Ford 600 tractor, Husqvarna! (261, 372xpBigBore, 562xp), Stihl MS193 for in tree work

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    I checked bags at my country site today, all dripping, from a couple of qts per tap to a gallon, will check again Thursday. Picked up a few gallons around the house.
    I'm off to Barnes tomorrow for a Barnes Area Historical Association (BAHA ) planning meeting for next fall's Gordon MacQuarrie Old Duck Hunters Circle event. GramaCindy, just curious, are you part of BAHA? Thanks, Dave Evenson

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    Hello Dave, not officially, although I am helping with the Saturday dinner for the Gordon M. event in August.
    10th year in….
    100 sap sacks...Actually, I hope to never have to use them again!
    1000' feet of 3/16th on gravity (not sure how many taps yet)
    14x14 sugar shack
    New 2x5 Hybrid Drop flue from Smoky Lake
    5" filter press from Daryl
    Sap Dog Chloe

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