A year in the life of a farm

[HighwayHunter]

Put cameras out yesterday. Got this one last night. Think he's either 5-6. He's on a YouTube video from last yr. Looks about same to me though his frame may be a bit bigger

That dude looks plenty old. Lot of sag and loose skin on his neck/brisket. Not questioning your aging but I’d confidently call him 6 off of that photo!


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[ethic1]

He has that extended wave in his main beams like another monster you once had

Yep I remember that one also!


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[elgato]

That dude looks plenty old. Lot of sag and loose skin on his neck/brisket. Not questioning your aging but I’d confidently call him 6 off of that photo!


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You could be right. This is the 3rd year we have been watching him. Question is if he was 3 or 4 when first noticed. What I know is he made a pretty big jump from between first time we saw him and second. That along with other things is why I tend to think 5....but impossible to be sure. Also summer photos are generally deceiving to me.

For sure , he will be safe this year irrespective.

[Gumbo Man]

Was going to ask yesterday but forgot. What killed all of your timber Rusty?

[elgato]

Was going to ask yesterday but forgot. What killed all of your timber Rusty?

Hurricane Laura hit us dead on last August 27. Devastating

[Gumbo Man]

Wow. What a gut punch.

[elgato]

Theres daddy. He is at least 8 if not 9. The other is a newbie. Don't know him but may have squiggly #4

[Puncher51]

My goodness!! Looks to be another epic year for you!!

[Gumbo Man]

How is everything looking in Mexico?

[ethic1]

Awesome bucks as usual!


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[Mr Sid]

Spring / summer green up - We have experienced an abundance of browse here in Avoyelles/St. Landry parishes, though not as much hurricane damage. Our does are butterball fat with little evidence of ticks. The deer should go into the fall in good shape. Thanks for the update and trail cam pictures.


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[elgato]

Would be fun to play " age this buck" but with the shadows making it tricky I'll spare the contest. this will be the 6th year we have watched this buck making us believe he is probably 9. Best I remember his best year was with 4 or 5 when he appeared to be low/mid 170's. Since then he hasn't varied 5" frame identical, overall size similar. Very mellow buck we see regularly.

[ethic1]

Beaut! Bet he is a treat to see live


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[GarGuy]

Nice trim 4 year old needs 3 more years.

[Tester]

Always enjoy this thread - great deer as always. We'd love to see some more pics and get an update if possible.

Let's not let this thread die!