Does hitting scrape already.

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  1. Big John

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    I got several does hitting a scrape, That scrape has been there for 3 years and was last freshened up in turkey season.
     
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    Nice pic. :tu:

    Deer will often check out licking branches year-round, not just during the rut. They use them as a means of communication for keeping tabs on who is in what areas throughout the year. This is why a lot of people will use a preorbital gland scent to start a mock scrape during the late summertime.
     
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    thats a cool pic!
     
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    I thought it was neet too. I got pics of several does nuzzling the branches this week. I believe that scrape will get real hot and I will for sure put a stand there next week !
     
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    nice catch! Looks like a good spot come November.
     
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    Cool catch
     
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    Great pic
     
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    Awesome catch man! The setting is amazing, I love ferns!
     
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    Great shots!

    Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S4
     
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    Very neat photo!
     
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    That's a cool pic. I had no idea deer let alone does would check a scrape this time of the year.
     
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    thats great
     
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    X2 for this

    I run cameras at scrapes year round. One of the best ways i have found to keep an inventory of what deer are hanging around
     
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