I don't really get serious about putting them out until about mid-July. By then the bucks are pretty much developed and you can tell what they're gonna be.
The bucks I've been seeing while driving are starting to look pretty good, it won't be long!
I have a mineral lick that I put down last spring, (Trace Minerals, Stock Salt, Molasses and DiCalcium Phosphate) that I freshen up a couple times a year. I also put a bag of shelled corn down as well. LINK
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Last edited by RidgeFACTOR; 06-23-2010 at 05:58 PM.
I usually don't put my cameras out until early August but this year I wanted to try and get an early season pattern on what way(s) the deer will be coming towards my stand. I also wanted to see the progress in antler growth from early June to September.
Another reason I am putting my camera out earlier is to see if these 2 bucks are the same, The buck on the left was a decent buck last season that I never saw during hunting season and the 2 deer pics on the left are the same buck that I had on my trail camera last weekend. Was wondering if it just might be the same buck. I know and realize that time will tell but I wanted to see if it is and how much transformation will occur during the antler growth process.
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I get my best pictures off a Trophy Rock. I usually leave some corn with it, but after they find it it's on! Here's what I have from last time I checked.
Another reason I am putting my camera out earlier is to see if these 2 bucks are the same, The buck on the left was a decent buck last season that I never saw during hunting season and the 2 deer pics on the left are the same buck that I had on my trail camera last weekend. Was wondering if it just might be the same buck. I know and realize that time will tell but I wanted to see if it is and how much transformation will occur during the antler growth process.
I'd say not because it looks a lot further apart in between the antlers than it should be. IMO. Either way that's a dandy buck on the left.
Ryan.
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