Woolly Worm

[Wissota Bear]

Has anyone seen the Woolly Worms out yet.  I haven't seen any around here.  There a pretty good indicator of what the winter will be like.

[IceholeFisherman]

The caterpillars crawling across the roads around here (NW Ohio) are pure black. If I'm not mistaken, thats a sign of cold weather to come.

[icy mike]

There a pretty good indicator of what the winter will be like.

if we see them will the winter be furry?

[gaudetskie]

Ive seen a couple so far, one of 'em was huge! He turned...Looked at me and told me to get lost... Does that mean winter's going to be angry

[chilly feet]

been seeing a couple.they are about the
same amount of color.i think this may be
a test for mythbusters.

[Mainehazmt]

been seeing a couple.they are about the
same amount of color.i think this may be
a test for mythbusters.

you think they'd leave the sun?   kinda doubt it   lol    submit it to them   what other wifes tales about winter does everyone have   big ones Ive heard are the catapillar and bees/ hornets nests

[IceholeFisherman]

The one my Dad swears by is looking at the corn fields. Close to harvest time, if the ear is sticking out of the end of the husk, mild winter. If the husk is completely covering the ear, cold winter. He also looks at the fat content under the hides of squirrels, rabbits, and deer to see how they are feeding.