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Is this Michigan Whitetail sick?

Discussion in 'Whitetail Deer Hunting' started by rtolliver, Sep 27, 2015.

  1. rtolliver

    rtolliver Weekend Warrior

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    I just pulled these pics off of one of my cameras this morning (obviously the date and time wasn't set).

    Do you think this buck is sick? If you look close the buck looks to have mange mites or something. The hind quarters could be an old wound. Thoughts?

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    rtolliver, Sep 27, 2015
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  3. purebowhunting

    purebowhunting Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Looks like a injury on his back and he's getting his winter coat, outside of the injury looks fine.
     
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    archbunk Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Agree. Looks like an injury.


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    archbunk, Sep 27, 2015
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    Agreed here as well.
     
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    Yeah looks like he is shedding his summer coat. Also I agree with everyone else that it looks like a old wound
     
    Holt, Sep 27, 2015
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    Looks like where you wounded him last year ;)
     
    smitty88, Sep 28, 2015
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    I'm thinking a gunshot/arrow wound. Anyone else think so?
     
    t8rsalad, Sep 28, 2015
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    The time stamp on that photo is from 2011.... Is your date/time off on your camera or is that photo really 4 years old?
     
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