As a retired teacher, I can honestly say that you missed your calling. This video was what education is all about and you are an excellent teacher. You did an outstanding job of in the presentation of information.

@bruceradzwion6160

2 жыл бұрын

I agree with you Tom. Very well explained. Retired master gardener here

@traceykays433

2 жыл бұрын

I agree with both y'all. Great video and I'm a retired astronaut. Just kidding but I did enjoy the video very much. I grew up in the woods and have forgotten so much I once knew.

@Vmurph

2 жыл бұрын

I completely agree, Tom. Information was complete and delivered clearly and concisely. Every question that started to form in my head was answered almost before it had a chance to solidify. That’s the sign of a born teacher.

@Big-Char.

Жыл бұрын

All he did was read it off a piece of paper! Oh yeah that's our teaching these days.

@Gasp7000

Жыл бұрын

@@Big-Char. You mean you were there making the video with him? Wow!

Take it from a guy with a degree in forest management.....Your video is an outstanding dendrology course on oaks. You did a fantastic job!

@faithmoter

8 ай бұрын

Yes I used this to help ID some oaks I was trying to ID for acorn donation to the forest service. It was more helpful than any of the ID guides I found. He's awesome and they should hire him.

@user-mi9vh9zc6u

8 ай бұрын

هل الجوزة تصبح شجرة كبيرة بعد ٦سنوات

Damn man, speechless. This is probably the best tree identification video I have ever watched. You even took the time to break it up into chapters.

@100percentgradeA

Жыл бұрын

Agree!

I earned a B.S. in Forest Management and can honestly say that this video was significantly easier to understand than any of my Silviculture classes. A really professional presentation.

@donald6427

2 жыл бұрын

Man this video is amazingly well put together!!!! Definitely should be in schools or teachings for forestry

@bendover3820

2 жыл бұрын

They make things more difficult. They don't care about teaching. It's a scam! $$. We can learn more having communities of Free thinkers where no questions are Silly/Bad and truth is priority. Karma, It's everywhere you're going to be. Godspeed.

@paulcoffey6905

2 жыл бұрын

This video was about dendrology, which is they study of tree identification. It has nothing to do with silviculture..

@daviddawson1718

2 жыл бұрын

@@bendover3820 easy man, I have been around some pretty impressive guys. This one guy has been in forestry since 1970, and is the best teacher I've ever met. He tought me plant id in Latin as a preteen. He and others like him are discussed in Dr Lawrence Walker's book Excelsior.

@daviddawson1718

2 жыл бұрын

@@donald6427 when we gave money to national parks, I went on many instructive hikes. It is sad to see their decline.

My 5 year old son is OBSESSED with trees. And as a teacher, this was amazing! We live in the woods and although I know a little about oaks, this was easy to understand and so informative! We both learned so much! Thank you! 😊

From a ranger/forester, hunter, & tree nut (pun intended), this is probably the most comprehensive "oak" video that I've ever seen. I will be using this video in the future to help teach new rangers/foresters & others who might be interested in oak tree ID.

@jackluedtke6432

8 ай бұрын

you aren't white, you will never be white, you will never be as good as a white person

You know it’s a good video when you find yourself taking notes 2 minutes in! Please make more content in this form.

I am a self taught dendrologist and feel good about my progress in ID. I have used hundreds of internet sites to gain knowledge but I've never heard anyone who gave so much good information in such a short period of time. This is a golden video. You are absolutely amazing in your knowledge, expertise and delivery of information. You taught me quite a bit tonight.

I homeschool in Ohio and, thanks to your video, my 8-year-old son and I identified our acorns as coming from a White Oak tree. We learned so much!

Having taken several dendrology classes in college, I have been interested in tree identification for many years. This video is VERY impressive. I found myself grinning at some of the descriptions because they were spoken in common everyday language. Very enjoyable video that I will recommend to my hunting buddies!

I’m 71 years old and have hunted my whole life. I learned more about oak trees watching this video than I have learned through out my life. Never knew that there were so many different types. Thank you so much

This young gentlemen is super solid in his approach to teaching. Thanks for putting this video out, I never knew there were that many red oaks.

Catman, you set yourself apart with your down home woodsmanship. Its one of the things that made me subscribe to your channel way back. I'm amazed at how little, whitetail hunters know about the local flora. Stuff like this should be learned by all. Thanks for sharing.

@dannyneelz2447

2 жыл бұрын

Cartman's the real deal

My hats off to you Catman, The time it took to collect this information, record and produce it doesn't go unnoticed. Great job and valuable information to all us hunters. Thank You

This video goes way beyond a simple guide for hunters. I am amazed and impressed with your knowledge of oak trees plus your knowledge of deer diet preference.

Útahu-čhaŋ = Red Oak. Ithúhu-čhaŋ = Black Oak. Uthúhu-čhaŋ = Burr Oak. Lakota people identify Oaks by their Acorns, and watching your video just explained some many things I didnt know about oak trees.🧐 Philámayaye (thank you).

I have been trying to understand oak identification for years. This is the best thing I've ever seen. I'm going to watch it repeatedly. I know I'll be able to learn to identify oaks if I just rermember what you've shown. Really great! Thank you so much!

I never knew there was a difference in oak trees...just like with dogs. A dog is a dog. Growing older, I realize there is a BIG difference! Thanks for explaining!

Great information & presentation. I did not hear any brain-farts (ahs, ums, and uhs, etc.) in your narration. 👍👍 I was a USAF Master Technical Instructor for 10 years. Because of my experience I listen as much to how the information is presented as well as the subject content. I'd give you a 10 out 10 for your presentation skills. Good pronunciation and communication speed throughout. Again, 👍👍, well done. 👏

As a young boy I grew up in Youngstown, Ohio in a neighborhood called Oak Park. There were dozens of oaks all around, some with really big acorns, some with really small acorns. But mostly I remember that us kids that hung around together would have acorn throwing fights, getting hit in the head with the big ones would often leave a welt.Good memories. Thanks for the trip

Excellent teaching tool, I am also a retired Biology teacher and your video presentation hits the spot. One thing about oaks ... the white oak has been used by Bourbon producers, and gives the spirit it's outstanding flavor. Thanks for all the information!

I've watched a bunch of these videos in my quest to differentiate the Black and Red oak in the winter. I think this was the best video on the subject.

Almost skipped this video, but I'm glad I didn't. This was one of the best videos on this topics I have seen. You should reach out to your local extension because this would be a great seminar.

This video is without a doubt the most informative video I’ve ever seen about oak trees!…..No BS!

Currently attempting to bonsai a red oak tree from an acorn I found under my husbands favorite stand. It germinated and rooted so well. Now I’m going to *try* to bonsai it so he can have a piece of that spot forever

I thought i knew a little something about oaks. Took me to school young man. Excellent presentation and information

You did a great job of explaining oaks than I’ve ever since in my life, I’m now more confident in identifying all the oaks we have in our area. Thank you for sharing.

This is an excellent video and every deer hunter would be wise to watch it a few times.

Born in Alabama but never realized all the information you shared in this video! Thanks.🥀

Great video brother. I ordered a tshirt today to help support your channel.

Outstanding, I don't know how I got to this video but somehow I wanted to watch it to the end. Thanks for sharing, found it very informative 👍

Thank you for this detailed, but easy to understand guide to identifying oak trees. Hunting aside, this is super helpful in better understanding the general habitat in my regional woodlands. I especially like your explanation of tannins, their effects on flavor, and their preservative nature in acorns.

Man, I love tree ID and it drives my family nuts(no pun intended) at times. Excellent job of putting this together and I am actually trying to figure out why or how there are 6 thumbs down. Best video on oaks I have seen and could be utilized by all of those who enjoy the outdoors. Thanks Catman!

@218philip

2 жыл бұрын

Dyslexia?

This is the best oak guide I have encountered so far (as an amateur tree enthusiast)! Thanks so much

Excellent job sir! Your visual aids are spot on and I like how remind the audience about variations within species throughout the video. I appreciate your obvious passion in teaching!

Nice info. Well done. We do have Oak in the Western US too. We all love the Oak Trees.

Awesome video. As a deer hunter I learned a ton about oak trees from your video, thanks for sharing.

As a novice with tree/plant knowledge, this is a tremendous help. I've been trying to learn much on trees/plants and their characteristics/uses lately. I remember an older video where you showed deer foraging/grazing examples. I think this is information that the common hunter has no clue about. Props brother!

I’m watching is in dendrology to help me in my field quiz thank you so much sir

Perhaps the best education video I've ever seen - you need a paywall!

My dude picked the pre boss fight music and post boss fight music for his oak video. Earned the sub

As much as I am not a fan of hu ting I have to say this was very thorough and insightful. And easy to understand, thank you.

I'm not a hunter, but enjoyed your video very much. You know your stuff. very educational. thank you much.

That was stink’n AWESOME!!!! I am so glad I found this channel

Thank you very much.... I harvest a few hundred pounds of acorns in NY each season for acorn flour making and deer skin leather tanning. I recently traveled to the south east and was amazed by the diversity of species of oak and different kids of acorns. Your video helped me identify all of the samples I brought home. And I will definitely be checking out your website. Great work!

Excellent presentation. You were straight and to the point with back up showing leaf and bark details. Thank you very much. I enjoyed this very much. Maybe this will help me get that buck.

Wow. I learned soo much about oaks. I never knew there were so many varieties

Excelent teatched .to leave with that trees is a bless.I love the woods so decorated...neackled

Dear Sir, What a superb presentation on the different species of oak trees. I second all the praise in the previous comments. I love trees and have some knowledge. I have never before come across such a full and detailed presentation on oak trees , or any other species of tree for that matter. Thank you for such a fine presentation, all perfectly illustrated. Most enjoyable and informative. Sincerely, Larry Clarence Lewis Ontario, Canada.

Catman can’t thank you enough. Everyone can learn something from both this and your website. Going to put this to work this year for sure,

Honestly your the best when it comes to identifying Oaks & acorns. Thank you Sir!

I worked in the Forestry Industry for years planting trees. I’ve planted every species of oak mentioned in the great video we just watched. Acorns are the fall and winter food sources during hunting season. For young or inexperienced deer hunters. Cruise your property and identify what and where your big producer oaks are that are close to bedding areas. After hunting season you can fly a drone over your property and easily map the deer paths and for bedding areas. You may even find buck beds if you know what you’re looking for as they will be solitary instead of groups. Also identify any soft fruit trees such as persimmons, apples or pears. Make maps that highlight your different oaks and other good food sources and overlay your deer paths and bedding areas. If you know what food sources the deer are hitting close to their beds you just found really good places to hunt. Now pay attention to the wind and what direction the deer will be coming from or going to the time of day you can hunt. Hunt the spot that puts the wind in you face and you should have a good chance of harvesting an animal. There is no need for food plots if the deer have plenty of natural food sources throughout the fall and winter.

Thanks for showing the Southern Red Oak. I've always thought the leaves resembled dinosaur footprints. I found out the one I've been thinking of as a saw blade oak is called Chestnut Oak. Your video is great. Thanks so much.

I'm collecting acorns for Linn County, IA to regrow trees from the derecho, thanks Catman!

I can't imagine I'll ever hunt deer, but I do hunt trees, as others have said, this is an excellent over view of many eastern oaks in NA. I was just out planting some of these today.

WOW! Great video! I never knew there were so many different varieties within red or white oaks. Amazing pics and info

What a great video, it is not very often I find something this original on KZread. What a great idea and very well put together.

Nice job Catman. The maps with the range of the Oaks helps immensely. Where we are in Northern Michigan, the deer are on glacial moraines with fertile soil, and this is where the White Oak thrive. This month, we have seen an unusually good crop of acorns. The deer are well along on their winter coats (they turn from brown to grey/black in cold weather). Our cold winters drive the deer into low areas where Cedar is their main post-acorn, deep snow diet. In October, they are up on the moraines (glacial hills) getting fat on acorns. Mid-November deer season drives them into the Cedar swamps where they take cover. Your video is outstanding.

Awesome video man. I’m an avid outdoorsman and a big fan of the videos. I’m a senior in Forestry at Auburn University so I study trees a lot! You did an awesome job on this video.

There was a LOT of information in this video. I learned a lot. Very useful!

Great job, got a forestry degree from Ohio State back in the 90s. We had to be able indentify trees by the bark, acorns, etc, when the leaves had fallen.

Stumbled on this video while helping my daughters (4th and 5th grade) do some research for their GA science Olympiad backyard biology event they have lot in common with your story - love hunting, fishing, hiking and just being outdoors any time we see a new bird, a track, or a tree its a race to look it up and learn everything about it. Growing up in Northern PA, the oak trees there are just enough different that I have gotten mixed up on a few here in North GA. Thanks for the great video and the Guide from your site.

Good stuff Catman! I'm a Kentucky boy, so I knew a lot of these. Good luck this season!

this is the BEST most informative video i have ever understood more clearly than the dozens of others I have seen Thank you much

Timely content of great value. Knowledge helps me enjoy the wild even more.

Excellent and informative video. I live in Dunn County, Wisconsin and the vast majority of my forest is oak. There are some years when we won't have a single acorn. I blame our sandy soil. Thank you for the great content. Excellent job

That was great. Loved that. I had a chestnut oak that died and I had to cut down in my backyard. It dropped almost ping pong sized acorns every 2-3 years. Largest acorns I have ever seen and they were round in shape. When it was dropping acorns, there were a bunch of deer around!

I don’t hunt anymore, but subbed just because you took the time to make this video. Thanks

The best video on this subject I have seen yet. I was actually thinking of making a video covering Eastern Oak species, but since you posted this, it's not really necessary. Good job, and very well presented.

Simply the best oak ID available for the layman! Thanks!

Really good info. Becoming a good woodsman requires learning to identify trees!

Who would have thought a Black Oak is in the Red Oak Group! Stoked to hunt the Post Oaks as now I know they are in the yummy White Oak Group.

Now I know I have a Burr Oak and a common White Oak...I will try to collect the others! Awesome!

I’m gonna be coming back to this video a lot. Thanks for the excellent info and for making it easy to understand for us knuckle draggers!

Love brilliant peeps without pomp. Thanks for teaching me more about the trees in our (Atlanta, GA/tree city) yard.

Very well presented. This makes it much easier to understand the oak tree family. I know for sure that I'm hunting in a burr oak now, which is good!

What a great video...well done Catman. Much easier than the Tree ID books I"ve used. Thank you.

Your link is an excellent presentation of the different types of Oak.

Have hunted over Shumard oaks many times…just called them red oaks. Excellent video!

Catman, I was just about to message you to help me identify oaks. I really appreciate your woodsmanship.

Very helpful video! I knew several of the white and red oaks but nowhere near this many types. Thanks for all the time and effort put into this. No telling how many times I’ll watch this throughout the season.

Excellent. I’m an 80 year old forester.

🌰🌰🌰🌰🌰🌰🌰🌰 thank you I planted around 10 to 15,000 white Oak nuts this year. It was a very big year in Washington state. I’m looking forward to finding homes for them in the future.😊

Fantastic, I was watching for the acorns or, akerns, depending. Awsomely well done video.

I love this channel.. wish you were able to pump out more hunting videos but still 1000% better than the The Hunting Public!

@mitchlincoln6133

2 жыл бұрын

I like this channel too, but 1000% better than the Hunting Public? Come on man!

@mitchellbiggs5803

2 жыл бұрын

@@mitchlincoln6133 All they do now is hunt out west more, and when they hunt whitetails in common states they always hit the popular ones uses they shoot a 2yr old or under 8n PA, SC or elsewhere, and literally 85% of the time it's just them running around on the ground spooking big bucks... 5% of the time they get lucky.. At least CATMAN is real 100% publuc Whitetail hunting in a tree.. with a bow.. then a rifle but still... 😄

This is great, thanks for assembling all of this.

Fantastic video, appreciate y’all making this video.

Excellent video. The description of the Leaves, Bark and Acorns helped alot. Tks.

Great info. Thanks for sharing and good luck this season.

Awesome video Catman! Thank you

Just popped up on my feed. This is fantastic, thanks.

Here in a lot of Texas, we like to hunt in and near Live Oak trees (Quercus Virginiana). They tend to drop a lot of small acorns, but almost as importantly, they don't change leaves until the Spring. It makes them an excellent choice for ladder stands, having leaves to break up and conceal a hunter's silhouette.

Excellent video thanks for taking the time to put it all together.

Catman thank you been looking for something like this video and the link to your site. Saw you on Hunting Public! Keep up the great work!

I live in Lynchburg Virginia, and the township planted swamp oak along the road of my community. All of the swamp oaks are dropping a lot of acorns right now (September). I collected a few and am planning on growing some saplings to take back home to my families farm in Pennsylvania.

WOW! What a great presentation!

Thank you for doing this. This will be a great resource.

Awesome video. Keep up the good work!!!

What an incredibly informative video this has been! Thank you for taking the time to share...

Loved it just like I'm sure all deer hunters do Very well presented and the easiest field guide to understand that I have encountered. No more checking out library books. Thanks Catman