Acorns in South Colorado?

[cjl32]

Particularly the Pagosa Springs & Durango area. Last year's acorn crop was non existent in that area and had the bears really spread out in my hunting spot. I drew my tag again this year and just wondered if any locals had early info on this year's acorn production.

 

[Poser]

It’s shaping up to be a very dry year, so I would anticipate mast failure on some scale, even though the scrub oak is presently lush from a decent winter. I drew a bear tag for this area as well, so I’ll be paying attention.

 

[cjl32]

Any updates on what the acorn crop is shaping up to be in SW and South Central Colorado?

 

[Poser]

Any updates on what the acorn crop is shaping up to be in SW and South Central Colorado?

In a reversal of my previous post, monsoon season has set in early and aggressively. Lots and lots of rain. Berries are doing very well and I was hiking last night in a very dry area and all of the scrub oak had budding mast

 

[CJF]

Yep, all the scurb oak around my house (7000') are loaded with acorns.

 

[shoeshineman]

Berries are doing very well on the Front Range. I'm going into SW Colorado this weekend and again in a few weeks. Will be focusing on acorn and berry quality.