had a couple of scares
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RE: had a couple of scares
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Interesting about the palms. However, I wonder about the species. I'm sure that Washingtonia palms aren't native to Florida, so I'm guessing they wouldn't be found deep in the woods. Sure it's wasn't just a native Sabal palm? They will also have the fruit. Maybe you were hunting in a suddivision? HA HA Just kidding. Anyway, cool story about the bear. Stay safe.
Interesting about the palms. However, I wonder about the species. I'm sure that Washingtonia palms aren't native to Florida, so I'm guessing they wouldn't be found deep in the woods. Sure it's wasn't just a native Sabal palm? They will also have the fruit. Maybe you were hunting in a suddivision? HA HA Just kidding. Anyway, cool story about the bear. Stay safe.
#12
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Clermont Florida U.S.
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RE: had a couple of scares
Hey Reb, I wasn't trying to be a know-it-all... just wanted to get correct info out. Now that you mention it, I haven't had any swamp cabbage in a long time. Used to cut and stew it (with maters) alot when I lived down in Charlotte County. Most came off Babcock property. bNb
#13
RE: had a couple of scares
ORIGINAL: bugsNbows
Hey Reb, I wasn't trying to be a know-it-all... just wanted to get correct info out. Now that you mention it, I haven't had any swamp cabbage in a long time. Used to cut and stew it (with maters) alot when I lived down in Charlotte County. Most came off Babcock property. bNb
Hey Reb, I wasn't trying to be a know-it-all... just wanted to get correct info out. Now that you mention it, I haven't had any swamp cabbage in a long time. Used to cut and stew it (with maters) alot when I lived down in Charlotte County. Most came off Babcock property. bNb
Been to Baddcock a few times back in the 80's. Like their rifle sighting-in range. Another thing I liked about it was that Iwent South on I-75 and it was right at the Exit in Sarasota.
#14
RE: had a couple of scares
i know the palm i was in was a Sable palm....there was no fruit on it, but it did have ants all over the backside of it....didn't know this until the bear had left.....i had been getting any bitten all darn day, just thought it was from walking through the marsh....LOL.....but i'm thinking he was trying to get them...
I haven't had swamp cabbage in years...every once in awhile i'll be opening up areas and i'll hit a cabbage palm, just the right way with the tree cutter and the heart will be laying there screaming my name..lol....love it cooked or raw...
I haven't had swamp cabbage in years...every once in awhile i'll be opening up areas and i'll hit a cabbage palm, just the right way with the tree cutter and the heart will be laying there screaming my name..lol....love it cooked or raw...
#15
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Clermont Florida U.S.
Posts: 4,970
RE: had a couple of scares
Huntnma, those were likely carpenter ants. They love to nest in those palms. Maybe they were just looking for something sweet...like you?!!!! LOL Good luck and watch out for those bears.
#17
RE: had a couple of scares
ORIGINAL: bugsNbows
Huntnma, those were likely carpenter ants. They love to nest in those palms. Maybe they were just looking for something sweet...like you?!!!! LOL Good luck and watch out for those bears.
Huntnma, those were likely carpenter ants. They love to nest in those palms. Maybe they were just looking for something sweet...like you?!!!! LOL Good luck and watch out for those bears.
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