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suprised to see no velvet.

Discussion in 'Trail Cameras' started by DALE Z7X, Aug 25, 2012.

  1. DALE Z7X

    DALE Z7X Newb

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    i was suprised when i checked one of my cameras that a buck already shed its velvet.



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    DALE Z7X, Aug 25, 2012
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  3. Adam

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    the outfitter i go to in illinois has pictures of a few that are shedding/ just out of velvet too, seems a little bit early for that.
     
    Adam, Aug 25, 2012
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  4. pastorandrew

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    today was the first i have seen one out, pic of him this morning he was half out, tonight he was polished white, you know what he did all day!
     
    pastorandrew, Aug 25, 2012
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  5. gutone4me

    gutone4me Grizzled Veteran

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    Not surprising at all but still a neat picture !
     
    gutone4me, Aug 25, 2012
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  6. Rutin

    Rutin Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Been seeing alot more bucks shedding early this year with the drought compared to prior years
     
    Rutin, Aug 25, 2012
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    GregH Legendary Woodsman

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    It seems like things are a few weeks ahead of normal this year. I'm sure the drought has had a big part in it.
     
    GregH, Aug 25, 2012
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    Noticed bucks here in PA were starting to shed last week
     
    MTbowman, Aug 26, 2012
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    Dunn County Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Brother just seen 1 of our big boys two days ago hard horned in Western WI.
     
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  10. cwest86

    cwest86 Weekend Warrior

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    havent seen one hard horned yet this year here in missouri, but they are deffinetely done growing and about ready to shed anytime. I havent checked my cameras yet so they could be.
     
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    cmonsta Grizzled Veteran

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    I havent seen it yet but its coming forsure.
     
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    janesburg Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Does seem a bit early.
     
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