I spent a little time tonight with an old friend. I have watched him grow up since he was born. I haven't seen him in a few months and I feared the worst but my spirits were lifted tonight as I could tell it was him off in the distance and he came over for a visit. He gave me a few foot stomps which made me chuckle (There were other deer in the yard so I think he was just putting on a show in case they were watching) We hung out for about 1/2 hour until he walked away and bedded down in his favorite spot in my yard.

He has a very cool double throat patch and some new stickers off his left side.

Sorry in advance about the pics.........my camera takes lousy pics at night. This is him making his way through my yard.

He is about 15 yards away in these pics.

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Wow nice deer. I'd be excited about it too.

This is an early pic of him bouncing around my yard stealing every apple or tomato he could find.

Well He sure growed up into a mighty fine Buck.

Looks to me you may have been a bit cold while taking the pic. Try locking your elbows to your side next time. Nice buck. Hope you don't have to much emotion taking him.

I'm sorry, but I want to kill your buddy! No hard feelings, ok? JK I wish I had a deer like that coming into my yard. He is a cool looking deer.

atlas ... does this guy need to fear you when the season starts this year???