Say It aint So!
 

Well checked the trail cam for the first time in a month or so yesterday, and it looks like one of the more mature bucks has a tumor. Im hoping is just an injury that is swollen, and will recover quickly. I think this deer should be a nice buck next year, hopefully this wont hurt him.

What do you all think??

RE: Say It aint So!
 

In the venerable words of Ahnold "IT'S NOT A TUMOR!!!":D

Hopefully, it is just an infection that he will recover from. Time will tell.

RE: Say It aint So!
 

That could very well be just an internal wound .... looks like my dogs shoulder did when he somehow tore a muscle ...it filled with fluid ... looked just like that .... not to worry

RE: Say It aint So!
 

is it just me or does it look like that is the shoulder blade? i cant imagine that it is but ya never know.

RE: Say It aint So!
 

I would have to agree, that old boy looks like something ripped his shoulder right out of the socket. Hit by a car maybe?

RE: Say It aint So!
 

Agree with the previous 2 posters. Looks like the shoulder blade is shifted. Not a good sign.

RE: Say It aint So!
 

I think it looks like a tumor...hopefully nothign bad

RE: Say It aint So!
 

I have seen this on several of our cattle. It always seems to be an infection. Most of which are caused by a tiny sliver of wood from feed bunks. We usually stick a needle in it and let it drain. Really disgusting stuff comes out. Then we give the animal antibiotics. If untreated, the lump can kill the animal. I suggest you sneak up on the deer in dark, rope it, and fix him up good.:D But if you're not as big and strong as a tank, this might not be a good idea. It looks like the deer has lostsome weight. Maybe call a conservation officer to put him down and out of his misery. On the other hand, deer are amazingly resilent and he may come out of this just fine.

RE: Say It aint So!
 

He looks to be hurtin', also looks like a tumor on his hind quarters!