Idahonative
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Yes, and it was for sure dead. Beetle killed.
Around these parts, we go crazy for some good Larch. We have to travel at least 3 hours and even then, it's hard to find. When a dead one becomes available, it's snatched up quick. Course, this time of year, lots of guys cutting them down because they look dead. They know they really aren't and play dumb when they're caught.