This morning (4-29-05) I was calling turkeys and saw a couple of deer at a distance,( perhaps two hundred yards or so) that I assumed were does because their bodies looked so small. They both eventually walked by me at less than twenty yards.

As stated due to their body size I was mildly surprised to find out they were both bucks. One had already formed brow tines and each antler (which was higher than his ears), was already forked again. The other just had a good start on his bases. At present his antlers were almost as tall as his ears and were just beginning to show a branch.

Both carried good mass although I know it is very deceitful at this time of year.

I just couldn't get over how small these guys were. I realize they just came out of winter and a season of rut but our winter here was quite mild. A two hundred pound buck is not at all uncommon here and I have seen a three hundred pounder. These guys looked like they would be lucky to break one hundred and twenty.

Thats weird in FEB

...Opps, I hit the wrong key....it should read April [&o]....good catch monster62.

I fixed it.

Funny you posted that Today I saw my first buck already growin. He had about 2 inch base with knuckles where they were going to fork. I could tell he was going to be a decent deer just from the mass and body size. He was a 3 year old. I am pumped now. Time to get the trail came back out!

I got pics of these 2 last week and started getting excited.

yep, they're growing!





Even the lil' guys are growing now.

Seeing the same here in MO. While turkey hunting yesterday one walked by and looked like he had two big Coke cans on his head.. I need to get my camera out.. Those are some good pics guys...

Nice pics IL. I've seen nubs but no major growth yet. It shouldn't be long until the antlers are plainly visable.

I find these really interesting because a week and a half ago I saw a dandy 6 pointer with his headgear still on from last year!

Starting here . Nothing big showing as of yet . Or at least not in front of the cams . After I found out they were showing I placed all the cams and video unit out .

Come one Sept. !!!