Water level has receded

[fasteddie]

The water level in my friend's swamp has receded . I had 3" to spare at the top of my boots . The Energizer batteries didn't last as long as the Tractor Supply brand . 

 

[Cory]

Are these dates correct? Its odd to see a buck still holding his head gear!

[stoneam2006]

Wow either her going to be a super stud this year with that much froth already or has going to be tiny as he hasn't started his new growth. I was talking to another guy about bucks that hold late and how if they hold late they don't grow as big. Kind of a catch 22 mild winters mean hold longer which means less growth but helps the herd.

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[fasteddie]

Dates are good ............

[stoneam2006]

Absolutely crazy wonder how many bucks hold over year to year? Wonder if hes gonna drop? So many questions on why and how and what he will look like in October if he does drops will he still be in velvet in season? Lol

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[G-Man]

Latest I know of a buck dropping here is April 15th... I know because there was no horn on my lawn that day and the next morning there it was.. So maybe it was early am the 16th...lol

[NFA-ADK]

  As a relatively young buck he probably did not participate in the breeding season and was able to make it through the winter with little stress.  I think that makes a big difference in how long they hold the antlers and is one of the biggest factors on when antlers drop.  He will be stud this year but he will probably leave the area.

[stoneam2006]

  As a relatively young buck he probably did not participate in the breeding season and was able to make it through the winter with little stress.  I think that makes a big difference in how long they hold the antlers and is one of the biggest factors on when antlers drop.  He will be stud this year but he will probably leave the area.

If he hasn't lost yet it means new growth has not started yet. Which will put him behid the ball. Unless he adds on to what is there but I don't believe it works that way

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[NFA-ADK]

If he fattens up he will still have the best food time of the year to put the mass back on.  I would think they would drop in the next few days or so.  He should be more active in the rut this year causing them to drop earlier than this year.  Wonder if he was born late and if that has any effect?