Re: Where can i find paw paws
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paw paw tracker
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Date: May 08, 2013 11:29PM
Paw paw seeker: I, too, enjoy the delicious flesh of the paw paw, but do not pick them in Fairfax County. I usually get them in rural VA and MD in areas near the bay.
I know of a single area in Fairfax County with a high concentration of paw paw trees. There are other decent areas, as well. It just takes a few minutes of map work, the powers of deduction, and a small handful of trips to likely areas.
Remember, paw paws like...
... growing under the shade of larger, mature trees
... moist conditions
... hanging out near bodies of water and floodplains
... staying out of swampy areas, but having a decent view
If you have hunted the paw paw in the past, you should be able to quickly scan a target area and spot their bark and leaves easily.