collapse

Advertisement


Author Topic: Huckleberry Time!  (Read 8674 times)

Offline dreamunelk

  • Political & Covid-19 Topics
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Sourdough
  • *****
  • Join Date: Jan 2009
  • Posts: 2049
Re: Huckleberry Time!
« Reply #15 on: July 08, 2018, 08:34:41 PM »
Picked 3 cups today in my yard.  Just coming in so expect the next few weeks will be good picking.  I on the coast.

Offline Okanagan

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Longhunter
  • *****
  • Join Date: Nov 2010
  • Posts: 665
Re: Huckleberry Time!
« Reply #16 on: July 08, 2018, 09:06:45 PM »
Do you mean red huckleberries?  That's all that I've seen ripe.  They are a little tart for me, but I like to eat a few off of the bush. 

The superbly delicious native trailing blackberries are just coming ripe near sea level and I've picked two ice cream buckets of them so far.  No dark colored huckeberries for me yet.  My huckleberry patches (blue/black variety) are all closer to timberline and much later in the summer. 

Year before last was the best ever crop of trailing/Cascade blackberries in my lifetime.  Last year was second best and this year is looking very good.  BIG berries and lots of them.






Offline jasnt

  • ELR junkie
  • Political & Covid-19 Topics
  • Trade Count: (+5)
  • Old Salt
  • ******
  • Join Date: Feb 2010
  • Posts: 6445
  • Location: deer park
  • Out shooting
  • Groups: WSTA
Re: Huckleberry Time!
« Reply #17 on: July 08, 2018, 09:26:09 PM »
2 gallons so far
https://www.howlforwildlife.org/take_action  It takes 10 seconds and it’s free. To easy to make an excuse not to make your voice heard!!!!!!

The commission shall attempt to maximize the public recreational game fishing and hunting opportunities of all citizens, including juvenile, disabled, and senior citizens.
https://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=77.04.012

Offline W_Ellison2011

  • Non-Hunting Topics
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Scout
  • ****
  • Join Date: May 2011
  • Posts: 497
  • Location: Graham, Wa
Re: Huckleberry Time!
« Reply #18 on: July 09, 2018, 04:17:34 PM »
The red huckleberries in my back yard are ripe. Elevation probably 500'-550'. We pick them every chance we get and the wife freezes them. Puts them frozen into her yogurt and its pretty dang good.

Offline trophyhunt

  • Forum Sponsor
  • Trade Count: (+11)
  • Explorer
  • *****
  • Join Date: Nov 2008
  • Posts: 18678
  • Location: Wetside
  • Groups: Wa Wild Sheep Life Member
Re: Huckleberry Time!
« Reply #19 on: July 09, 2018, 04:23:52 PM »
They are not ripe in the high country are they?? Down low they are for sure but those high mountain berries are good!!
“In common with”..... not so much!!

Offline PolarBear

  • Site Sponsor
  • Trade Count: (+4)
  • Explorer
  • ******
  • Join Date: Mar 2007
  • Posts: 10468
  • Location: Tatooine
Re: Huckleberry Time!
« Reply #20 on: July 09, 2018, 04:34:22 PM »
My West Side blue Huckleberry spot is at 3,700 feet and they are a long ways from being ripe.  My relatives in Idaho are already picking them.

Offline W_Ellison2011

  • Non-Hunting Topics
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Scout
  • ****
  • Join Date: May 2011
  • Posts: 497
  • Location: Graham, Wa
Re: Huckleberry Time!
« Reply #21 on: July 09, 2018, 05:54:39 PM »
I should have checked while up shooting yesterday. Our shooting spots are at 3500' and 4500' in elevation with huckleberry and blueberry bushed everywhere... I didn't think to check up there lol!

Offline jasnt

  • ELR junkie
  • Political & Covid-19 Topics
  • Trade Count: (+5)
  • Old Salt
  • ******
  • Join Date: Feb 2010
  • Posts: 6445
  • Location: deer park
  • Out shooting
  • Groups: WSTA
Re: Huckleberry Time!
« Reply #22 on: July 09, 2018, 07:19:14 PM »
They are not ripe in the high country are they?? Down low they are for sure but those high mountain berries are good!!
i was picking at 2500 2 weeks ago in the ne
https://www.howlforwildlife.org/take_action  It takes 10 seconds and it’s free. To easy to make an excuse not to make your voice heard!!!!!!

The commission shall attempt to maximize the public recreational game fishing and hunting opportunities of all citizens, including juvenile, disabled, and senior citizens.
https://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=77.04.012

Offline dreamunelk

  • Political & Covid-19 Topics
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Sourdough
  • *****
  • Join Date: Jan 2009
  • Posts: 2049
Re: Huckleberry Time!
« Reply #23 on: July 09, 2018, 08:22:31 PM »
Do you mean red huckleberries?  That's all that I've seen ripe.  They are a little tart for me, but I like to eat a few off of the bush. 

The superbly delicious native trailing blackberries are just coming ripe near sea level and I've picked two ice cream buckets of them so far.  No dark colored huckeberries for me yet.  My huckleberry patches (blue/black variety) are all closer to timberline and much later in the summer. 

Year before last was the best ever crop of trailing/Cascade blackberries in my lifetime.  Last year was second best and this year is looking very good.  BIG berries and lots of them.

Yes, assuming you are asking me.  The evergreen huckleberries still have a way to go.  I am guessing mid August or later.  If we don't get more rain it could be a bad year.

Offline jennabug

  • Non-Hunting Topics
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Longhunter
  • *****
  • Join Date: Sep 2016
  • Posts: 909
  • Location: TriCities
Re: Huckleberry Time!
« Reply #24 on: July 11, 2018, 06:55:10 AM »
 :drool:

Offline skeeter 20i

  • Washington For Wildlife
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Longhunter
  • *****
  • Join Date: Nov 2012
  • Posts: 733
  • Location: Spokane
Re: Huckleberry Time!
« Reply #25 on: July 11, 2018, 07:02:42 AM »
Been picking huckleberries for 2 weeks now.

 :tup: yep
"The world is changed by your example, not your opinion."

Offline AL WORRELLS KID

  • WA State Trappers Association
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Sourdough
  • *****
  • Join Date: Nov 2017
  • Posts: 1605
  • Location: On The Sides Of The North
  • The Ancient of Days Lives
  • Groups: Washington State Trappers Association
Re: Huckleberry Time!
« Reply #26 on: July 11, 2018, 11:34:46 AM »
Red Huckleberries are tart enough for fine Pie's or Jellies.
 The little white worms or maggots inside each berry are easy to get out if you soak them in a bucket of cold water for a few hours. Seems the little critters crawl out starved for oxygen and then they go for a swim. :yike:
We have learned the best way to make Jelly without the seeds, is to run our Black, Red or Blue berries through our "Electric Juicer". The seeds go one way and the "Jelly Juice" comes out the other, Super Fast compared to the old methods and you have a lot of juice in no time. :tup: Doug
"The farther one gets into the wilderness, the greater is the attraction of its lonely freedom." Theodore Roosevelt

Offline bearpaw

  • Family, Friends, Outdoors
  • Administrator
  • Trade Count: (+10)
  • Legend
  • *****
  • Join Date: Apr 2009
  • Posts: 37052
  • Location: Idaho<->Colville
  • "Rather Be Cougar Huntin"
    • http://www.facebook.com/DaleDenney
    • Bearpaw Outfitters
  • Groups: NRA, SCI, F4WM, NWTF, IOGA, MOGA, CCOC, BBB, RMEF, WSTA, WSB
Re: Huckleberry Time!
« Reply #27 on: July 11, 2018, 11:41:53 AM »
My wife went two days ago, they didn't find many, that spot was good last last year, the ones they found weren't completely ripe yet either, another few days and a different area should be better.
Americans are systematically advocating, legislating, and voting away each others rights. Support all user groups & quit losing opportunity!

http://bearpawoutfitters.com Guided Hunts, Unguided, & Drop Camps in Idaho, Montana, Utah, and Wash. Hunts with tags available (no draw needed) for spring bear, fall bear, bison, cougar, elk, mule deer, turkey, whitetail, & wolf! http://trophymaps.com DIY Hunting Maps are also offered

Offline hunter399

  • Political & Covid-19 Topics
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Old Salt
  • ******
  • Join Date: Feb 2014
  • Posts: 7662
  • Location: In Your Hunting Spot
  • If you know me,then you know I give zero #&$@$
  • Groups: NRA RMEF
Re: Huckleberry Time!
« Reply #28 on: July 16, 2020, 12:30:05 PM »
Resurrected topic from the dead ,
Same patch new year
Got some today ,seen a topic the other day but just could not find it so resurrected this one.
Got this today,just got home.
« Last Edit: July 16, 2020, 12:45:16 PM by hunter399 »
I rather piss in the wind,then have piss down my back.

Offline Twispriver

  • Non-Hunting Topics
  • Trade Count: (+1)
  • Frontiersman
  • *****
  • Join Date: Apr 2008
  • Posts: 2665
  • Location: Granite Falls and Twisp
Re: Huckleberry Time!
« Reply #29 on: July 16, 2020, 10:07:10 PM »
I've used huckleberries for making jam, wine and a drink I call Huckleberry Surprise. I like the red berries better for making alcohol.
For the Huckleberry Surprise I crush the berries in a cheesecloth bag and sugar them up to extract the juice like I would for making wine - after a day or so I add water to get a nice , sweet, juice. Once it settles I siphon off the juice into a gallon fermentation jug and mix it 50/50 with moon shine (I suppose you could use good quality vodka instead). The surprise comes after you've had a couple of glasses and you can't feel your feet.
I gave up drinking a dozen years ago so when I make it now it's just for my boys and nieces to enjoy.
If you're a Nigerian Prince with an inheritance to share, please call 1-800-Mar-a-Lago now. We're getting desperate here.

 


* Advertisement

* Recent Topics

Springer Fishing Opportunity 3/29 & 3/30 by Blacklab
[Today at 12:48:56 PM]


Long Beach Clamming Tides by dilleytech
[Today at 12:39:19 PM]


Let’s see your best Washington buck by abhold87
[Today at 12:03:27 PM]


Bearpaw Season - Spring 2024 by bearpaw
[Today at 11:45:41 AM]


Walked a cougar down by Rainier10
[Today at 11:17:49 AM]


SB 5444 signed by Inslee on 03/26 Takes Effect on 06/06/24 by hughjorgan
[Today at 09:03:26 AM]


Springer 2024 Columbia River by WSU
[Today at 08:31:10 AM]


Average by lhrbull
[Today at 07:31:56 AM]


CVA optima V2 LR tapped hole for front sight by Remdawg
[Today at 07:09:22 AM]


Which 12” boat trailer tires? by timberhunter
[Yesterday at 08:22:18 PM]

SimplePortal 2.3.7 © 2008-2024, SimplePortal