The one who lived another year…

by Dec 26, 2013Whitetail Deer

The one who lived another year…

He may have won this year, but after Dad went scouting on the first few snow falls, we are pretty sure he is still out there.  Until next year…

4 Comments

  1. Born in the wrong Century on December 26, 2013 at 7:33 pm

    I am sure you will keep a eye out for him, better luck next season.

  2. penbayman on December 27, 2013 at 10:13 am

    one thing..he'll be a year older and a year wiser..wait a minute..that's two things..

  3. Steve Zakur on December 30, 2013 at 8:55 pm

    Nice buck.

    • Erin on December 31, 2013 at 1:51 pm

      Thanks Steve! I only wish I had seen him during the season. He was coming in like clockwork every other night checking that scrape.

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