{"id":54,"date":"2026-01-28T11:09:48","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T19:09:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/maplesyrup\/?page_id=54"},"modified":"2026-07-06T14:48:11","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T21:48:11","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/maplesyrup\/hobbyist\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ and Additional Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/06\/20260601_122024-1024x473.jpg\" alt=\"A bigleaf maple dominant forest.\" class=\"wp-image-619\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/06\/20260601_122024-1024x473.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/06\/20260601_122024-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/06\/20260601_122024-768x355.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/06\/20260601_122024-1536x710.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/06\/20260601_122024-2048x946.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo:  Patrick Shults, WSU Extension. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-accordion\">\r\n    <h2 id=\"unique-id-1__90445\" class=\"wsu-accordion__title\">\r\n        <button class=\"wsu-accordion__title-button wsu-accordion--toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"unique-id-1__content\">Does tapping trees hurt them?<\/button>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"unique-id-1__content\" class=\"wsu-accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"unique-id-1__90445\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-accordion__content-inner\">\r\n            \n\n<p>While technically drilling a tap hole in the tree is creating a kind of wound, it&#8217;s not like what humans experience, and there is no evidence to believe that tapping bigleaf maples cause significant damage to the tree.  Trees are capable of sealing off wounds quickly and over time new tissue (e.g., sap wood, bark) will grow over top of it.  This is a defense strategy designed to handle naturally occurring wounds from storm damage or animals (e.g., woodpeckers, buck rub).  Bigleaf maple is particularly vigorous, and it&#8217;s common to see tap holes completely healed over within a year or two.  Moreover, the sap collected is only a small percentage of what is available in the tree, which means we are not depleting its&#8217; resources.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sustainable tapping methods prevent long-term damage to trees and are based in the knowledge and practices of Indigenous peoples in North America, who have tapped trees for thousands of years in ways that allow them to continue to grow and thrive.  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seattletimes.com\/seattle-news\/environment\/the-pacific-northwest-trees-shaped-by-generations-of-people\/\">Stripping cedar bark for basketry materials<\/a> is a practice in the Northwest that is similar in that the tree is temporarily wounded by peeling off long strips of bark, but by limiting it to small portion of the tree it is able to recover. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Studies on sugar maple in eastern states have found that, by using sustainable tapping methods, tapped trees continued to grow new healthy tissue at a rate that exceeded the creation of scar wood (tapping wounds) by a factor of 9 to 1 (Van Den Berg et al., 2013). Longitudinal studies have not been conducted on bigleaf maple trees but, by comparison to sugar maple, it is much faster growing and it&#8217;s reasonable to assume that they can be tapped sustainably using the same methods. <\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-accordion\">\r\n    <h2 id=\"unique-id-1__30248\" class=\"wsu-accordion__title\">\r\n        <button class=\"wsu-accordion__title-button wsu-accordion--toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"unique-id-1__content\">How much will tapping cost? <\/button>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"unique-id-1__content\" class=\"wsu-accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"unique-id-1__30248\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-accordion__content-inner\">\r\n            \n\n<p>How much do you want to spend?  It&#8217;s entirely up to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beginning &#8220;syrupers&#8221; typically get started by buying a starter kit or the equivalent supplies and boiling outside on a homemade wood stove, which can be easily done for less than $100.  However, more investment will generally make the process easier while also improving the quality and quantity of syrup you get. Many people that get &#8220;hooked&#8221; on sugaring will upgrade a little each year, and advanced hobbyists can easily spend hundreds or even a thousands of dollars on specialized equipment, but some are content to stick to the same process and supplies they started with.  <\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-accordion\">\r\n    <h2 id=\"unique-id-1__71616\" class=\"wsu-accordion__title\">\r\n        <button class=\"wsu-accordion__title-button wsu-accordion--toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"unique-id-1__content\">How big does a tree need to be to tap?<\/button>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"unique-id-1__content\" class=\"wsu-accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"unique-id-1__71616\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-accordion__content-inner\">\r\n            \n\n<p>There is some debate over the lower size limit for bigleaf maple, but the general consensus is to wait until trees are 7-8 inches in diameter at breast height (or approximately 20 to 24 inches in circumference) before tapping.  This is slightly smaller than the limit for sugar maple (10-inches) and reflects the fact that bigleaf maple is more vigorous (or as some call it, &#8220;weedy&#8221;).  Waiting until trees are a sufficient diameter prevents creating too much non-conductive wood (scar tissue) in proportion to sapwood while the tree is still relatively small.  On productive sites and with good management, bigleaf maple can reach this size in less than 10-15 years. <\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-accordion\">\r\n    <h2 id=\"unique-id-1__3013\" class=\"wsu-accordion__title\">\r\n        <button class=\"wsu-accordion__title-button wsu-accordion--toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"unique-id-1__content\">When does the sap season start?<\/button>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"unique-id-1__content\" class=\"wsu-accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"unique-id-1__3013\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-accordion__content-inner\">\r\n            \n\n<p>The sap can flow whenever there are freezing temperatures and the trees are in dormancy.  In Western Washington, this is typically late November to early March, with the best sap runs occurring between late December and February.  The end of the season is marked by the swelling of the leaf buds on maple trees. <\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-accordion\">\r\n    <h2 id=\"unique-id-1__63036\" class=\"wsu-accordion__title\">\r\n        <button class=\"wsu-accordion__title-button wsu-accordion--toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"unique-id-1__content\">How deep should I tap?  And where on the tree?<\/button>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"unique-id-1__content\" class=\"wsu-accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"unique-id-1__63036\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-accordion__content-inner\">\r\n            \n\n<p>The standard depth is two inches, but on very large trees with thick bark you may need to drill a little deeper (~2.5 inches). You can use a sharpie or piece of painter&#8217;s tape to mark the desired drill depth on your bit. Hold the drill steady and pull the chips out with a couple passes if needed. Try not to wiggle the drill, as this can round out the tap hole. If using tubing, particularly 3\/16-inch size, it&#8217;s important to get wood shavings out of the tap hole so it doesn&#8217;t create clogs.  This can be done with a clean piece of wire or paper clip.  A few puffs from a clean (unused) nasal aspirator can also be used to blow out the shavings, but don&#8217;t use canned air or blow into the tap hole with your mouth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some tappers prefer to tap the south side of the tree because it will have the greatest sun exposure and is likely to thaw first.  However, since you&#8217;re likely going to be retapping the tree over the following seasons, that will require that you move around the face of the tree.  So, assuming you keep at it, all sides of the tree will eventually get tapped and it doesn&#8217;t matter which face you start with. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In terms of what height to tap at, do whatever is most comfortable for you to be able to hang containers on the tap or connect it to a container on the ground (e.g., about chest height).  Avoid tapping in knots, branch crotches, cavities, and other irregularities in the bark.<\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-accordion\">\r\n    <h2 id=\"unique-id-1__67648\" class=\"wsu-accordion__title\">\r\n        <button class=\"wsu-accordion__title-button wsu-accordion--toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"unique-id-1__content\">How much sap will I get? <\/button>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"unique-id-1__content\" class=\"wsu-accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"unique-id-1__67648\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-accordion__content-inner\">\r\n            \n\n<p>Generally speaking, you can expect anywhere from 0.5-2 gallons per day, but this depends greatly on the intensity of the freeze, daytime temperatures, soil moisture, tree size, and a multitude of other site and tree characteristics.  Keep in mind too that the first day or two of a sap run has the best yields and then it will taper off over a few days. <\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-accordion\">\r\n    <h2 id=\"unique-id-1__72817\" class=\"wsu-accordion__title\">\r\n        <button class=\"wsu-accordion__title-button wsu-accordion--toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"unique-id-1__content\">I tapped my tree but I didn&#8217;t get any sap, what&#8217;s wrong?<\/button>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"unique-id-1__content\" class=\"wsu-accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"unique-id-1__72817\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-accordion__content-inner\">\r\n            \n\n<p>Although the science of bigleaf maple sap flow is limited, based on conversations with tappers and researchers these are a few variables that could be mitigating your sap flow:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Your tap hole has healed and you need to create a fresh one.  Consider this a possibility if your tap hole is older than a few weeks. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The length or intensity of freezing temperatures were insufficient to cause sap flow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The ground has low moisture content due to limited precipitation or other factors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trees are internally frozen or too cold (even when external temperatures are above freezing), thus negative pressure is preventing the release of sap to a tap. This may only delay the sap flow if temperatures warm within a day or two.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You tapped into non-conductive wood, which could be an old tap hole or other scar tissue in the tree, a cavity, or some other type of irregularity in the wood. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And, unfortunately, the frustrating truth is that some trees may not produce sap for unknown reasons.  This may change over the course of the season or between seasons.  Over time, hobbyist tappers come to know their trees well and which ones produce better than others (or not at all). <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-accordion\">\r\n    <h2 id=\"unique-id-1__56050\" class=\"wsu-accordion__title\">\r\n        <button class=\"wsu-accordion__title-button wsu-accordion--toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"unique-id-1__content\">How long can I keep my sap before boiling?<\/button>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"unique-id-1__content\" class=\"wsu-accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"unique-id-1__56050\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-accordion__content-inner\">\r\n            \n\n<p>Sap should be emptied from collection containers in the woods daily while the sap is running.  Rinsing and sanitizing containers after emptying them can help reduce bacterial growth and prevent sap from spoiling between visits to empty them.  Do this with a non-fragrant cleaner like bleach, Star San, or hydrogen peroxide and follow with a rinse.  If you have plenty of containers, a good way to do this is by swapping out dirty containers for clean ones as you go to collect sap. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re leaving sap outdoors, it&#8217;s best to process (boil) it within 24-48 hours of it leaving the tree, keeping in mind that warm temperatures will accelerate the spoiling process. Storing sap in the fridge can buy 2-3 more days before processing (boiling).  Flash boiling sap first can further extend shelf-life in the fridge.  Sap can also be stored indefinitely by freezing.  These strategies can be helpful for hobby-scale production to buy time and collect enough sap to boil all at once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sap that has sat too long can still be used, but will likely have &#8220;off-flavors&#8221; (e.g., sour, acrid).  If the sap has spoiled so badly that it has thickened or become &#8220;ropey&#8221; it&#8217;s best to toss it out. <\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-accordion\">\r\n    <h2 id=\"unique-id-1__82438\" class=\"wsu-accordion__title\">\r\n        <button class=\"wsu-accordion__title-button wsu-accordion--toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"unique-id-1__content\">Do I need reverse osmosis to make syrup?<\/button>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"unique-id-1__content\" class=\"wsu-accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"unique-id-1__82438\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-accordion__content-inner\">\r\n            \n\n<p>No, you don&#8217;t need it for hobby sugaring, but it can definitely make things easier!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reverse osmosis (RO) is used in maple sugaring to remove pure water from the sap. This concentrates the sugar content without boiling, which reduces energy costs and saves a lot of time.  Hobby-scale RO machines can remove 50% of the water or more before boiling and range from $400-$1,000.  There are also online tutorials on how to make one yourself to reduce costs.  Most hobbyists don&#8217;t shell out for an RO in their first year, but may consider it as they grow and expand over subsequent seasons.  If you&#8217;re considering commercial production, reverse osmosis is essential. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See the Equipment Suppliers section below for more information on hobby-scale RO machines. <\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-accordion\">\r\n    <h2 id=\"unique-id-1__67346\" class=\"wsu-accordion__title\">\r\n        <button class=\"wsu-accordion__title-button wsu-accordion--toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"unique-id-1__content\">How much syrup will I get?<\/button>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"unique-id-1__content\" class=\"wsu-accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"unique-id-1__67346\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-accordion__content-inner\">\r\n            \n\n<p>It typically takes 60-90 gallons of sap from bigleaf maple to make one gallon of syrup, depending on the starting sugar content (brix) of the sap.  Working backwards from there, you can figure that 20-30 gallons will make 1-2 quarts, which is a common amount for hobbyist tappers to produce from a sap run with 5-10 trees. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind that small variations in sugar content can make a big difference.  For instance, at going from 1% to 1.5% sugar means you need 25% less sap (or about 20 fewer gallons) to make a gallon of syrup.  Testing the sugar content of your sap with a refractometer will give you an idea of how much syrup you will get and how sugar content is changing throughout a sap run and over the course of the season. <\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-accordion\">\r\n    <h2 id=\"unique-id-1__94482\" class=\"wsu-accordion__title\">\r\n        <button class=\"wsu-accordion__title-button wsu-accordion--toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"unique-id-1__content\">Do I have to make syrup with the sap?<\/button>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"unique-id-1__content\" class=\"wsu-accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"unique-id-1__94482\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-accordion__content-inner\">\r\n            \n\n<p>Definitely not!  At the end of the day, we&#8217;re collecting sugar &#8211; and there are many different things you can do with sugar.  Partially concentrating the brix to 2-4% makes a nice semi-sweet drinking sap, which can also be served carbonated.  At higher concentrations (10-30% brix) the sap can be fermented into a mead or wine-like beverage.  Pre-syrup (roughly 40-60% sugar) has a lot of flavor even if it&#8217;s not fully concentrated, and can be used in coffee or put in a spray container and sprayed on nuts and other foods. You can also concentrate it beyond syrup to make sugar, or maple cream. And some prefer to drink the sap exactly as it comes out of the tree! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important<\/strong>:  Below 67% brix there is enough water to facilitate growth of bacteria and mold. Keep partially concentrated sap in the fridge short-term or frozen for long-term storage rather than hot packing for shelf storage.  Additionally, while drinking raw sap is not implicitly harmful, it can contain harmful bacteria from the environment (e.g., bird droppings).  Drink with caution or flash boil to pasteurize it before consuming. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information on other ways to use sap, see the Syrup Sellers and Recipes Section.<\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-accordion\">\r\n    <h2 id=\"unique-id-1__42742\" class=\"wsu-accordion__title\">\r\n        <button class=\"wsu-accordion__title-button wsu-accordion--toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"unique-id-1__content\">How many taps do I need if I wanted to sell syrup?<\/button>\r\n    <\/h2>\r\n    <div id=\"unique-id-1__content\" class=\"wsu-accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"unique-id-1__42742\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-accordion__content-inner\">\r\n            \n\n<p>It depends on the market you&#8217;re hoping to access.  For a farmer&#8217;s market or roadside stand, a few gallons of syrup per year may be sufficient and can be done with less than 100 taps.  Selling online or direct to restaurants and grocers typically requires at least a few hundred taps to produce viable quantities.  At this level, you may produce anywhere from 10-30 gallons per year, depending on the strength of the season and whether you utilize artificial vacuum to maximize yields.  This would still be considered small-scale production, but could provide valuable supplemental income. Larger scale tapping (thousands of taps) may serve as the sole source of income for a farm or forestry enterprise, but requires additional labor and higher investment costs. Most commercial producers start small and upgrade as they get comfortable with the process and better understand market potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Currently, a Food Processing License is required by the WSDA to sell syrup in Washington State.  The infrastructure requirements of this license can be difficult to achieve in forested settings, and can add significantly to start-up costs.  This may make it difficult to start at smaller scales. However, WSDA is currently considering a rule-change (2026) to create a maple sugaring license that would reduce the infrastructure requirements for commercial sugaring, recognizing that syrup is a highly safe food product. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information, visit the Commercial Sugaring Pages.<\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Bigleaf Maple Syrup Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/411532839012639\/about\">Bigleaf Maple Tapping in the Pacific Northwest &#8211; Facebook Group<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Bigleaf-Sugaring-Tapping-Western-Maple\/dp\/0973620609\/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&amp;keywords=bigleaf+sugaring&amp;qid=1610156770&amp;s=books&amp;sr=1-1\">Bigleaf Maple Sugaring:  Tapping the Western Maple (Book)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Rc4eZxgn5OA\">Bigleaf Maple Tapping Basics (Video) &#8211; Gary Backlund<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/rgFMxzPHFg8\">Introduction to Bigleaf Maple Sugaring Webinar &#8211; Agroforestry Northwest<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.oregonstate.edu\/catalog\/em-9163-making-bigleaf-maple-syrup-hobbyists-guide\">Making bigleaf maple syrup: A hobbyist&#8217;s guide &#8211; OSU Extension<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oregonmapleproject.org\/\">Oregon Maple Project<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oregontreetappers.net\/hobbyist\/hobbyist-intro\">Oregon Tree Tappers &#8211; Hobbyist Guide<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/1696984570546228\">Pacific Northwest Syrup Producer&#8217;s Guild &#8211; Facebook Group<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/prod\/view\/blmaple\">Tapping Bigleaf Maple Syrup in British Columbia<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1vrStgfWgFX66A-UA6J-QJzbPq6YF0qg1\/view?usp=sharing\">Tapping and Making Syrup from Bigleaf Maples (video) &#8211; OSU Extension<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/forestry.wsu.edu\/blmsyrup\/\">Washington State Bigleaf Maple Syrup Network &#8211; WSU Extension<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hobbyist Maple Equipment Suppliers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>(Not an exhaustive list; no implied endorsement)<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--halves\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bascommaple.com\/\">Bascom Maple Farms<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.berryhill.ca\/maple-syrup-supplies-s\/1863.htm\">Berry Hill, Ltd.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/maple-syrup-supplies\/\">Blain\u2019s Farm and Fleet<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/webstore.cdlusa.net\/en\/\">CDL<\/a>*<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.countrysidehardware.com\/store\">Countryside Hardware<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dominiongrimm.ca\/en\/produits?sectionid=15\">Dominion and Grimm<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.erlstenmaple.com\/buy-equipment.html\">Erlsten Brothers Maple Products<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fleetfarm.com\/category\/lawn-garden\/lawn-garden-tools\/specialty-tools\/maple-syrup-equipment\/_\/N-940970994\">Fleet Farm<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/elapierre.com\/us\/\">Lapierre<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/us.h2oinnovation.net\/us\/\">Leader Evaporator<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lehmans.com\/category\/sugaring-supplies\">Lehman\u2019s<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.parisfarmersunion.com\/maple-sugaring-supplies-s\/3774.htm\">Paris Farmer\u2019s Union<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.robucket.com\/\">The RO Bucket<\/a>*<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rothsugarbush.com\/\">Roth Sugar Bush<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/sipplssugarbush.com\/equipment-supplies\/\">Sippl\u2019s Sugarbush<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smokylakemaple.com\/\">Smoky Lake Maple Products<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sugarbushsupplies.com\/\">Sugarbush Supplies<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/vermontevaporator.com\/?srsltid=AfmBOoqRaRTTF31tP3Xz5tM4lUpNDnZ52tlr9LPzOU3gdF59enY-hGdf\">Vermont Evaporator Company<\/a>*<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>*Hobby-scale reverse osmosis units available<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Washington Bigleaf Maple Syrup Network<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Connect with other bigleaf maple syrup enthusiasts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>WSU Extension Forestry provides this email discussion list to connect people across Washington who are tapping or thinking about tapping their bigleaf maple trees for syrup and other products. This is an opportunity for people to share ideas and techniques, ask and answer questions, see where sap is currently flowing, and discuss other things related to producing bigleaf maple syrup. 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