Thanks Brett,

Ive been hunting for over 25 years, and this is not the first rub I have encountered. The droppings, tracks, and other rubs surrounding this one does not discourage me in any way. If GMMAT wants to walk by it and blame it on the squirrels, Im doubting his scouting skills. I know the picture doesnt do it any good, but there is no way of getting around that it is a very vicious thrashing on the tree. Just check out the other identical tree beside it. The squirrels must not have seen that one, or the porcupines were full. The picture does not do it justice, but when I get the other sides of the tree to show, it will be no doubt a huge rub, by a good size deer.

Especilly when I put him down with my picture and bow showing his VERY large rack.