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Sgt Fury

Sgt. Spellchecker
Earlier this week I was lucky enough to take my target buck. While walking up to him I noticed a strong tarsal gland smell. While picking him up at the butcher, he also commented that this deer was definitely rutting...he hadn’t smelled a deer odor that strong in many years. He had broken one of his antler tips on his brow tine while fighting. I’m sure he was the bully in this part of the woods. Now here’s the question: since I harvested him, after about two days, I’m getting lots of pics of some REAL good bucks on camera. Do you think that because he is gone, the other bucks are moving in to take over the vacancy?...or am I just getting roamers as it is the rut? Here are some pics of the ones showing up...the ten point is a bruiser.
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RedCloud

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I agree with Joe. I think it's a little of both. One of them will take a look while checking does and will take over. Nice looking bunch for sure. Wouldn't mind any of them filling that open slot
 
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bowhunter1023

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I'm another vote for it being a combo of the two factors. Same situation on my card pull today, just not as nice as yours. Lots of new bucks coming through.
 
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OhioWhiteTails

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You fugged up Sgt! Teasing, but seriously, some dandies stepped in after taking your good buck. I'm with the majority, it's a little bit of both. Great herd you have around there.
 
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triple_duece

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Another dominate buck will move in if a prime deer spot. I know someone that could possibly come take a bully out for ya. Asking for a friend. Lucky bastid!
 
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