IkemanTX
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I feel really blessed to have come across some astounding trees on public land in my lifetime. Most people never see, or take the time to see, how spectacularly large they really can get when they are forgotten on land where few humans walk. I came across two such trees today, and one early this past deer season.
The first is a Blackjack Oak I found in October. These trees are typically scrub trees, usually topping out around 30 feet. That makes this tree ancient.
The second is a Bois D’arc (or Osage Orange, Hedge Apple, Horse Apple, Bow Wood, Monkey Ball... whatever you call it). I found this tree this morning while scouting, and put my shotgun at the base for size reference.
The third is a Bur Oak. As valuable as this tree is as lumber, it is a very thing to find one so d^#* big. Once again, shotgun for size reference.
After really reflecting on my fascination with big trees, I have decided that at some point in my life... I WILL register a “Champion Tree”. A Champion Tree is a verified largest specimen of a species in either a state, or the nation depending on which list it qualifies for. I think I’d find that more satisfying than a Booner, to be honest.
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The first is a Blackjack Oak I found in October. These trees are typically scrub trees, usually topping out around 30 feet. That makes this tree ancient.
The second is a Bois D’arc (or Osage Orange, Hedge Apple, Horse Apple, Bow Wood, Monkey Ball... whatever you call it). I found this tree this morning while scouting, and put my shotgun at the base for size reference.
The third is a Bur Oak. As valuable as this tree is as lumber, it is a very thing to find one so d^#* big. Once again, shotgun for size reference.
After really reflecting on my fascination with big trees, I have decided that at some point in my life... I WILL register a “Champion Tree”. A Champion Tree is a verified largest specimen of a species in either a state, or the nation depending on which list it qualifies for. I think I’d find that more satisfying than a Booner, to be honest.
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