I said it earlier this year, but I can't find where I posted it. But it appears to already be the case, and they keep falling. This is the most early season bucks I've seen fall in quite a few years.... but what makes it the yesr of the buck is the quality of them. Between last year's giant acorn crop and this springs super wet conditions, it's created a perfect storm for large antlers. I'm excited to see what else falls this year
The year of the buck
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bigten05
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Combine those factors with diminishing doe populations and there will be some serious big bucks die in the next 30-45 days.
bthompson1004
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I'm still hoping one of those will be by my hands! But I'm in the same boat with Mike...haven't seen them yet...yet!
Saw them throughout summer but they've vanished come late September.... They're still there just waiting them out....
I have been getting new bucks on cam almost every week. Some stick around and others move on. Seeing some nice bucks on cam though. Also seeing a lot of messed up funky racks this year on the younger bucks. No idea why, if it's just a crazy gene or if the rapid growth this year has something to do with it. Will have to keep an eye on them and see if they are the same crazy racks next year on these same bucks.
bigten05
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i have a feeling with this weeks colder temps at the end of the week some more will be taking dirt naps
Let's not forget to take into account that there's a shitload of hunters out there TOO! How many more hunters have been baiting and running cameras all summer.
I totally agree wet springs and early summers and high abundance of AG and mast helps fortify antler growth but with the increase in hunter numbers and advancement of weaponry sure helps in hunter success.
I totally agree wet springs and early summers and high abundance of AG and mast helps fortify antler growth but with the increase in hunter numbers and advancement of weaponry sure helps in hunter success.