Some bucks at the mobile licking branch

[Buckstopshere]

A few bucks at the zip-tied mobile licking branch. Some in velvet, some hard-horn. One still has velvet on its antlers. I started this overhanging branch last winter. They have been pounding it. I plan on sniping the end with all the saliva and pheromones off, transporting it in a plastic bag, miles away to another mobile licking branch,  and zip-tying there. I move the branches around all season. It makes the resident bucks think invaders...alien bucks are moving into their range. It's the most effective way to keep bucks around IMO.

[Lawdwaz]

All night pics.......so far.

[Buckstopshere]

Yep, with as hot as it has been every day, I'm surprised they move at all! They seem to prefer to move at the coolest times.  Once we start getting some decent temps, I expect to see more diurnal action at the mobile branches.

Edited September 2, 2016 by Buckstopshere

[dmandoes]

wheres the big ones from last year?

[The_Field_Ager]

49 minutes ago, Buckstopshere said:

Yep, with as hot as it has been every day, I'm surprised they move at all! They seem to prefer to move at the coolest times.  Once we start getting some decent temps, I expect to see more diurnal action at the mobile branches.

Here's hoping. Nothing but younger Bucks so far this year on cam. I usually have 1 or 2 decent 3 yr olds by now. Some big hoof prints around tho. Probably my 10 point ghost