Velvet

[Ski]

update, finally got a good daylight pic

I'll be looking forward to seeing pics of him as he progresses! He's got the genetics for lots of tines for sure.

 

[tpgarrett21]

I'll be looking forward to seeing pics of him as he progresses! He's got the genetics for lots of tines for sure.

we've noticed there are some odd genetics here, most have either tall skinny racks or wide short racks... some have some character/nubs around the bases... here's one I'm gonna keep track of

 

[Ski]

This is the only buck that has me excited so far, but not for this season. He's very young and small, physically smaller than an adult doe, but he's still trying to grow a wide 10pt frame. Pretty good mass as well considering his age. Hopefully he can stay alive and healthy for another 2 or 3 years.

 

[JCDEERMAN]

That's a fantastic buck, JC!!! Hope you get a crack at him!

He is for what we've been seeing the last 2 years for sure! He'd probably be a game time decision for me, though If he's 4, absolutely would be shot if given the opportunity.

I'll edit to add: I haven't killed one in 2 seasons, so he'd probably get shot at

 

[Specializedjon]

I do but I ain't sayin anything. Some of you jokers know where I live.

Planning on missing a few times with my bow, then blasting them with the ML

 

[cbrock84]

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[MS_Strut]

Does TVA land fall into legal huntable land for the velvet hunt?

 

[Ski]

Does TVA land fall into legal huntable land for the velvet hunt?

Not that I'm aware. Good question though. I'd imagine it falls into the public land category.

 

[JCDEERMAN]

Update on not just the split brow, but another one we hadn't had a descent pic of. Now both are in one pic together

 

[tree_ghost]

Update on not just the split brow, but another one we hadn't had a descent pic of. Now both are in one pic together

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Let's go son!!

 

[Ski]

Update on not just the split brow, but another one we hadn't had a descent pic of. Now both are in one pic together

That deer in the back is older I think. The way his brows are spread way apart is something I only see in mature deer. Not every older buck has it but I've never seen it on a young buck.

 

[knightrider]

That deer in the back is older I think. The way his brows are spread way apart is something I only see in mature deer. Not every older buck has it but I've never seen it on a young buck.

Look at the difference in their chest, legs , and bodies in general. Definitely a mature dandy

 

[cbhunter]

That deer in the back is older I think. The way his brows are spread way apart is something I only see in mature deer. Not every older buck has it but I've never seen it on a young buck.

I had the same thoughts on him being older. But I wasn't looking at brow tines

 

[G@TOR]

A few that have some potential.

 

[jc0313]

Had a few more show up.

 

[JCDEERMAN]

Had a few more show up.
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Some great bucks!

 

[jc0313]

Some great bucks!

To say I'm excited for the velvet opener would be an understatement.

This area hasn't been hunted but once in the last decade+ from what I've been told by the owner. There are 6 terrain features that dump into a creek system and it sets up a textbook thermal hub with ag 1/3 of a mile away.

 

[Nsghunter]

Ooh! This is interesting!

 

[JCDEERMAN]

To say I'm excited for the velvet opener would be an understatement.

This area hasn't been hunted but once in the last decade+ from what I've been told by the owner. There are 6 terrain features that dump into a creek system and it sets up a textbook thermal hub with ag 1/3 of a mile away.

Best of luck! It's normally dependent on my mood. I can't stand the heat

 

[tree_ghost]

Here's one I targeted a few years ago. I hunted him hard for 3 days. On Sunday evening he showed up a half hour before dark. I had him inside 50 yards for over 20 minutes and was never able to get a favorable shot opportunity…I came to full draw 4 different times but just didn't feel comfortable taking the shot. He shed a week later and I never seen him again

 

[Ski]

Here's one I targeted a few years ago. I hunted him hard for 3 days. On Sunday evening he showed up a half hour before dark. I had him inside 50 yards for over 20 minutes and was never able to get a favorable shot opportunity…I came to full draw 4 different times but just didn't feel comfortable taking the shot. He shed a week later and I never seen him again

Ouch! That was a goodn!

 

[BSK]

Finally, a couple that "raised my eyebrows."

 

[tree_ghost]

Finally, a couple that "raised my eyebrows."

That 8pt …any history with him?

 

[JCDEERMAN]

Here's one I targeted a few years ago. I hunted him hard for 3 days. On Sunday evening he showed up a half hour before dark. I had him inside 50 yards for over 20 minutes and was never able to get a favorable shot opportunity…I came to full draw 4 different times but just didn't feel comfortable taking the shot. He shed a week later and I never seen him again

Great buck!

 

[JCDEERMAN]

Finally, a couple that "raised my eyebrows."

Great bucks! I really like the first one…and both look young

 

[tree_ghost]

Great bucks! I really like the first one…and both look young

I was thinking the same thing and man o man the potential on that eight pointer…

 

[wrightk2]

Only this one with the wide main beams. But haven't gotten any pics of him since June.

 

[BSK]

Great bucks! I really like the first one…and both look young

Yeah, max 3 1/2, if that.

 

[wrightk2]

Checked my camera today and he finally showed up again. I may have to go sit one evening of the velvet hunt.

 

[Mars25]