Sampling of some of the deer, here.
07-04-2007, 11:57 AM
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RE: Sampling of some of the deer, here.
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Yeah Matt......It amazes people who aren't privy to the deer we see all the time. I have a "little" trouble now with differentiating a VERY healthy 1.5 with an average 2.5.....but it's the exception rather than the norm.
A 3.5 yr old deer (and older), here (and where you live) is quite evident to those of us who see them day in and day out. Anomolies, they are.
Yeah Matt......It amazes people who aren't privy to the deer we see all the time. I have a "little" trouble now with differentiating a VERY healthy 1.5 with an average 2.5.....but it's the exception rather than the norm.
A 3.5 yr old deer (and older), here (and where you live) is quite evident to those of us who see them day in and day out. Anomolies, they are.
Like last year I killed 2 young deer. One being a button buck (bow) and a 2.5 6pt (muzzleloader). But I saw ALOT of 1.5 and 2.5yr old deer. I saw ATLEAST 6-7 different 2yr old 6pt's last year. All with their own different variations. None bigger than 70". Seeing that many younger deer makes the mature ones stand out quick. The reasoning I decided to shoot the buck I did was simply because the rut was winding down and I wasn't sure how many more opportunities I'd get. Not to mention it was a very short window for a decison. He was covering ground FAST. He covered 100yds in about 30-45 seconds and he wasn't running. I guess my point is though, seeing so many young deer in this area makes it easier for us to point out the mature ones. It's hard for northern hunters to successfully "guess" the deers age because of how different the deer down here compare to the deer up there. Body size AND rack size.
07-04-2007, 03:50 PM
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RE: Sampling of some of the deer, here.
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Cool shots, Cougs.
And before anyone jumps the gun.....here's a "typical 1.5 yr old at this time of year. I think this was just a couple of days ago.
Jeff, are you sure you dont have that camera in western maryland?? haha that is exactly what we produce a lot of here!
Cool shots, Cougs.
And before anyone jumps the gun.....here's a "typical 1.5 yr old at this time of year. I think this was just a couple of days ago.
Jeff, are you sure you dont have that camera in western maryland?? haha that is exactly what we produce a lot of here!
07-04-2007, 07:29 PM
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RE: Sampling of some of the deer, here.
cool pics Jeff. I cant wait to pull mine in about a week. there are bucks everywhere in two small woodlots and i have a cam in one. Some are already big, but getting a pic of the big ones is, well just say my fingers are crossed. keep the pics coming!
07-04-2007, 07:38 PM
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RE: Sampling of some of the deer, here.
I had forgotten a 1.5 yr old last year that had a drop tine starting off his left main beam.
It would be neat to see him on trail cam, again. Last year he hung out with a split brow tine 10-pointer.
It would be neat to see him on trail cam, again. Last year he hung out with a split brow tine 10-pointer.
07-04-2007, 07:42 PM
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RE: Sampling of some of the deer, here.
Your starting to see them Jeff, and I'm sure there are many more there you haven't gotten on film or seen yet.
The doe pic is a good example of the 1.5 year old doe you have walking, and needing thinned. It's time to send some arrows.
The doe pic is a good example of the 1.5 year old doe you have walking, and needing thinned. It's time to send some arrows.
07-04-2007, 07:46 PM
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RE: Sampling of some of the deer, here.
last year again. I belive he was 3-4 in this picture and he's the one I'm after this year. Saw him 2 nights ago.....IMPRESSIVE
Good luck this season Coug!
07-04-2007, 08:36 PM
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RE: Sampling of some of the deer, here.
thanks buckeye and bullet, all the deer around here have it in the summer months. It has something to do with their coats. It gets SOOOO hot and humid here. I think it's where they are changing coats or trying to lose more hair to keep cool.
07-04-2007, 08:40 PM
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RE: Sampling of some of the deer, here.
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thanks buckeye and bullet, all the deer around here have it in the summer months. It has something to do with their coats. It gets SOOOO hot and humid here. I think it's where they are changing coats or trying to lose more hair to keep cool.
thanks buckeye and bullet, all the deer around here have it in the summer months. It has something to do with their coats. It gets SOOOO hot and humid here. I think it's where they are changing coats or trying to lose more hair to keep cool.
