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Old 10-23-2003 | 08:59 AM
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The hooves are splayed open which also points to a running deer. A walking deer will create a move even force on the ground and the hooves will remain um-splayed, but, when running, the force is multiplied which opens up the hooves.
BM - A walking deer' s hooves won' t splay IF it is a doe or a small buck. A large buck' s hooves will splay even while walking, and the dew claw impressions will normally be visible.

In this case, I' d say the tracks were made by a buck, just not a 250 pounder. Could very well be a nice deer, though. Only way to find out is to go get him!
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