Deer with Spots

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  1. Born2Hunt

    Born2Hunt Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Has anyone ever seen a deer this big with spots and antler growth?

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    Born2Hunt, Jul 25, 2016
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    No.6Hunter Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Is that spots or summer coat growing in?
     
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    I think it is a transition coat vs spots.
     
    Sota, Jul 25, 2016
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  5. Jeepwillys

    Jeepwillys Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Ditto
     
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  6. Born2Hunt

    Born2Hunt Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Exactly what I thought...but never saw a deer on cam like this one before

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    Pretty sure this is it. The spots are the remnants of his winter coat.
     
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    Western MA Hunter Die Hard Bowhunter

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    agreed.. just the different coats changing, etc.
     
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    My moultrie cameras sometimes show spots very similar to those in one picture and then not the next picture of the same animal. It could be the camera.
     
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    Dont we normally see spots in your Hero Shots :evilgrin:
     
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    All the above!!!!!
     
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    ^My thoughts too.
     
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    Yep, agreeing with the transition.
     
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