Rubbed trees.
07-06-2008 | 10:23 PM
#21
Typical Buck
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From: Horse Country, VA
RE: Rubbed trees.
ORIGINAL: DropTine249
I've seen 8" and 10" diameter trees rubbed to pieces from large bucks,
but,
I've also witnessed spikes rubbing rather large trees. If you inspect the tine marks on the tree, the side of the tree and any adjacent trees- you can start to build a picture of the rack, so to speak.
I have also witnessed a decent 3.5yo rubbing a 3" diameter sapling.
However, a large hoof tract is the BEST indication of the age of a deer. Its set in stone. The measurement of a tract dictates VERY WELL the age of the deer that left it, when measuring from dew claw to hoof tip.
I've seen 8" and 10" diameter trees rubbed to pieces from large bucks,
but,
I've also witnessed spikes rubbing rather large trees. If you inspect the tine marks on the tree, the side of the tree and any adjacent trees- you can start to build a picture of the rack, so to speak.
I have also witnessed a decent 3.5yo rubbing a 3" diameter sapling.
However, a large hoof tract is the BEST indication of the age of a deer. Its set in stone. The measurement of a tract dictates VERY WELL the age of the deer that left it, when measuring from dew claw to hoof tip.
07-08-2008 | 09:28 PM
#23
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: wi
RE: Rubbed trees.
Not only tree size, I also look at the depth of the rub, & possibly the size of the gouge. the wider & deeper the gouges, more than likely a larger buck produced it. Last yr. I had a good size buck rip up little saplings, I mean just trash them, bent over, all busted up. Near by, he marked up a tree about 2-3' up a tree & I'd say 10" around. Never seen him doing it though. Did get a shot at him. Maybe this will be my year.
07-08-2008 | 10:31 PM
#24
Dominant Buck
Joined: Feb 2003
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From: Blossvale, New York
RE: Rubbed trees.
ORIGINAL: Hoyt_Viper
Thats true to what Im seeing in a rubline on a buck Ive been watching. Its not just the tree its rubbing but its the other branches on the tree, even the one close to it that also has rubs where his rack is marking more than one tree/sappling at once. There is a small tree with three growing stalks (limbs) The main one is shredded, but the inside of the two adjacent ones are slightly scraped as well, more than likely from his rack making these marks unintentionally.
ORIGINAL: DropTine249
I've seen 8" and 10" diameter trees rubbed to pieces from large bucks,
but,
I've also witnessed spikes rubbing rather large trees. If you inspect the tine marks on the tree, the side of the tree and any adjacent trees- you can start to build a picture of the rack, so to speak.
I have also witnessed a decent 3.5yo rubbing a 3" diameter sapling.
However, a large hoof tract is the BEST indication of the age of a deer. Its set in stone. The measurement of a tract dictates VERY WELL the age of the deer that left it, when measuring from dew claw to hoof tip.
I've seen 8" and 10" diameter trees rubbed to pieces from large bucks,
but,
I've also witnessed spikes rubbing rather large trees. If you inspect the tine marks on the tree, the side of the tree and any adjacent trees- you can start to build a picture of the rack, so to speak.
I have also witnessed a decent 3.5yo rubbing a 3" diameter sapling.
However, a large hoof tract is the BEST indication of the age of a deer. Its set in stone. The measurement of a tract dictates VERY WELL the age of the deer that left it, when measuring from dew claw to hoof tip.
07-08-2008 | 10:40 PM
#25
Giant Nontypical
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Central Minnesota
RE: Rubbed trees.
ORIGINAL: davidmil
So you're telling us you've got bucks making rubs in early July????? I really find that hard to believe. They're still growing and in velvet.... they aren't making rubs. Tell me this in a couple months.
ORIGINAL: Hoyt_Viper
Thats true to what Im seeing in a rubline on a buck Ive been watching. Its not just the tree its rubbing but its the other branches on the tree, even the one close to it that also has rubs where his rack is marking more than one tree/sappling at once. There is a small tree with three growing stalks (limbs) The main one is shredded, but the inside of the two adjacent ones are slightly scraped as well, more than likely from his rack making these marks unintentionally.
ORIGINAL: DropTine249
I've seen 8" and 10" diameter trees rubbed to pieces from large bucks,
but,
I've also witnessed spikes rubbing rather large trees. If you inspect the tine marks on the tree, the side of the tree and any adjacent trees- you can start to build a picture of the rack, so to speak.
I have also witnessed a decent 3.5yo rubbing a 3" diameter sapling.
However, a large hoof tract is the BEST indication of the age of a deer. Its set in stone. The measurement of a tract dictates VERY WELL the age of the deer that left it, when measuring from dew claw to hoof tip.
I've seen 8" and 10" diameter trees rubbed to pieces from large bucks,
but,
I've also witnessed spikes rubbing rather large trees. If you inspect the tine marks on the tree, the side of the tree and any adjacent trees- you can start to build a picture of the rack, so to speak.
I have also witnessed a decent 3.5yo rubbing a 3" diameter sapling.
However, a large hoof tract is the BEST indication of the age of a deer. Its set in stone. The measurement of a tract dictates VERY WELL the age of the deer that left it, when measuring from dew claw to hoof tip.
07-08-2008 | 10:56 PM
#26
Dominant Buck
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From: Blossvale, New York
RE: Rubbed trees.
That's what he's saying and in another thread he's talking about all these rubs being made in early July by a 170 class deer which is still in velvet if the world hasn't changed.[8D] I'm sorry, but when something so obviously wrong pops up I got to say something.
07-09-2008 | 05:30 AM
#27
Giant Nontypical
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From: Nekoosa Wi USA
RE: Rubbed trees.
I dont judge a racks size by looking at the diameter of a tree that is rubbed but more or less how high the rub is. Ive seen some pretty small bucks rub on some pretty big trees, and seen some pretty big bucks rub on some trees no bigger round than my...ummmmmm.... thumb...lol. But the bigger buks I have seen making rubs make them fairly tall it seems the bigger they are, the lower they start and the higher they finish. Just from what I have seen there is no truth to the bigger the tree the bigger the buck...at least not from what I have witnessed.
07-09-2008 | 09:32 AM
#28
Giant Nontypical
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From: Central Minnesota
RE: Rubbed trees.
That's what he's saying and in another thread he's talking about all these rubs being made in early July by a 170 class deer which is still in velvet if the world hasn't changed. I'm sorry, but when something so obviously wrong pops up I got to say something.
