ORIGINAL: Hoyt_Viper
ORIGINAL: DropTine249
I've seen 8" and 10" diameter trees rubbed to pieces from large bucks,
but,
I've also witnessed spikes rubbing rather large trees. If you inspect the tine marks on the tree, the side of the tree and any adjacent trees- you can start to build a picture of the rack, so to speak.
I have also witnessed a decent 3.5yo rubbing a 3" diameter sapling.
However, a large hoof tract is the BEST indication of the age of a deer. Its set in stone. The measurement of a tract dictates VERY WELL the age of the deer that left it, when measuring from dew claw to hoof tip.
Thats true to what Im seeing in a rubline on a buck Ive been watching. Its not just the tree its rubbing but its the other branches on the tree, even the one close to it that also has rubs where his rack is marking more than one tree/sappling at once. There is a small tree with three growing stalks (limbs) The main one is shredded, but the inside of the two adjacent ones are slightly scraped as well, more than likely from his rack making these marks unintentionally.
So you're telling us you've got bucks making rubs in early July????? I really find that hard to believe. They're still growing and in velvet.... they aren't making rubs. Tell me this in a couple months.