Tree Hunters

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By Kyle Midura

Story Published: Nov 27, 2009 at 6:30 PM MST

Story Updated: Nov 27, 2009 at 9:55 PM MST

RED LODGE - The end of Thanksgiving traditionally marks the beginning of the Christmas season. Another tradition for many people is searching for the perfect tree in a forest rather than a tree lot.

Tom McNeely and Ron Berklund have been cutting their own trees for more than 30 years. They said it's hard work, and only gets harder as they age.

For $5 dollars you can pick up a tree permit from the U.S. Forest Service. Trees must be shorter than 15 feet, and the limit is three per family.

“Every once in a while you find the perfect tree, doesn't happen often,” said Berklund, “but when you don't find the perfect tree set your tree up take a few of the boughs, drill a few holes, then you make it a perfect tree like Charlie Brown does."

Tree-hunters say when you cut your own tree they last longer, and you don't end up with as many needles on the floor.

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