yeah I thought it was odd the way none of the others were even touched and that one tree was mutilated, that is why I posted this pic. Also, it is all the way around the tree and seem it would be hard for a deer to get at it from every angle. Ive seen huge deer tracks this year but wasnt sure if this was a rub or a bear or something else. This is private property owned by my grandfather and no one goes back there besides me and him. Besides, I had to crawl under briars to a small open area in the middle of very, very thick brush. I dont know why someone would trespass on private property to make a rub way back in the middle of the woods where no one would even see it. If anyone has any further opinions...please post...