Sliverflicker

I have noticed on almost every Hunting show lately, that the Bucks have a large bald spot right between their shoulder blades! What is it from? I mean I'm not new to this sport, I have observed thousands of Deer over the years and never seen this befor. Is it some sort of Mange? Help me out here.

JimmyMo32

the bald spot is from the legs rubbing against the body whenever they walk/run... dogs have it too.. and i am guessing most other furry creatures have it as well..

Sliverflicker

JimmyMo, I'm talking about up on the spine, in between the Shoulder Blades, We talking about the same place? This bare spot is right down to the skin.

JimmyMo32

hmm... you got me there.. i have never seen it there... sorry about the other one.. i thought u meant behind the front quarters..

Sliverflicker

I kind of figured thats were you was talking about, I have 12 GSP's in the back yard right now, 4 adults, 8 pups, thay thin out there when we field them alot.

dabowhunter

that could be from there antllers rubbing when they put their heads back to lick a branch etc.

excalibur43

I have seen this on deer that go underneath fences frequently.

wis_bow_huntr

The buck I shot in 2002 had a bald spot running from the shoulder blades to about mid back. This is caused from the deer reaching back with their antlers to scratch their back. They cant reach mid back with their legs.

kevin1

It's where they peeled off the "Raised at Bellar's Place" sticker ...

childers

i guess when they fight they get it