When trail cameras give you hope and despair

by Oct 13, 2014Trail Camera Views, Whitetail Deer

When trail cameras give you hope and despair

I was so excited when I looked at the trail camera pictures from the past week.  I finally was able to figure out that the deer I had been studying was (and is) the same deer.  Here is my proof.  Note the time and position of the deer. 

YEAH!  Mystery solved.  I am looking for one deer, who is probably 3.5 or 4.5 years old.  I have pictures of him from last year and this year. He is smart, stays nocturnal for most of the season but likes to come back to the same areas.  I know that no matter who sees him (us or the nearby neighbors) he will be shot at.  I just need to formulate my plan of attack and be smart about it. 

Finally, some peace of mind…

… And then, there were two. The deer above is not this deer.

I am not going to get a wink of sleep the night before opening day!

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