Antler growth

by Sep 15, 2014Whitetail Deer

Antler growth

It is pretty cool to be able to see a buck on the trail camera.  This guy was caught on the camera on three different dates but almost at the same spot.  It gives us a cool chance to see how his antlers are growing this season.  This is the first time that we have been able to see the growth, to this extent over a one month period.  I love deer season!!!

1 Comment

  1. There's a lot of growth in 11 days! He's beautiful!

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