visiting some friends this weekend, i couldnt resist going up into the hills to get some yews.
i've had great luck in the area before, so i explored a little deeper, and in 4-5 hours i found 50-60
yews of various sizes. I was alone, so i didnt want to get to far off the road, or cut any trees i couldnt
handle by myself. mostly smaller trees and branches, but it was awesome to see them doing so well
up there, next time i'll be returning with a bigger saw and a buddy. heres a few pics
![](http://i1370.photobucket.com/albums/ag255/wizardgoat/IMG_3911_zpsccc219ce.jpg)
a branch i took from a big one
![](http://i1370.photobucket.com/albums/ag255/wizardgoat/IMG_3912_zps013c5182.jpg)
![](http://i1370.photobucket.com/albums/ag255/wizardgoat/IMG_3913_zpsd03fbdcb.jpg)
sapling
![](http://i1370.photobucket.com/albums/ag255/wizardgoat/IMG_3914_zpse67141bc.jpg)
decent ring count
![](http://i1370.photobucket.com/albums/ag255/wizardgoat/IMG_3915_zps92112526.jpg)
pretty girl
![](http://i1370.photobucket.com/albums/ag255/wizardgoat/IMG_3916_zps3c427251.jpg)
i found an area with over 20 yews, many in rough shape, most had multiples leaders like this one
![](http://i1370.photobucket.com/albums/ag255/wizardgoat/IMG_3932_zpscba0ef7e.jpg)
feelin good! a buddy helped me put the few flawless ones through his bandsaw. i was taking no chances splitting them.
![](http://i1370.photobucket.com/albums/ag255/wizardgoat/IMG_3952_zpscf8cae2b.jpg)
oh ya, 9 ocean spray staves on the left there too
![](http://i1370.photobucket.com/albums/ag255/wizardgoat/IMG_3951_zps35098397.jpg)
![](http://i1370.photobucket.com/albums/ag255/wizardgoat/IMG_3953_zps3ef7a4f3.jpg)
![](http://i1370.photobucket.com/albums/ag255/wizardgoat/IMG_3954_zps8dd36a70.jpg)