Trailcams picked up my walk a couple weeks ago in our only real snow of this winter (so far).
I had a couple of big walks this weekend too.
On Saturday night, I happened to be out and about in the Ranger as the sun was going down so I just parked it by this cedar and went up to the main field stand. I wasn't armed - just checking things out.
Three does came by and weren't happy to find the Ranger parked there.
It was a nice sunset - quite civilized weather for February.
I was out by myself this weekend so I just grilled up an elk steak. Not too shabby.
On the Sunday morning walk, I went cross country looking for shed antlers. Thru creek bottoms.
Following deer trails along benches in the woods.
I covered about 2.5 miles over hill and dale while wearing my daypack for ballast.
I also checked the fields, under the pine trees, and even some of the heaviest brier patches. Not one antler.
On camera, there are some one-sided bucks running around.
It is time for them to drop,
But many of them were still wearing both antlers.
Maybe next week I'll find one or two. I did a few chores - some mowing and frost seeding.
There is a hint of green-up in a few clover plots. Otherwise, food is scarce.
Wonder what spooked her?
The coyotes are on the prowl.
It's nice to see some turkeys - been awhile.
Even a gobbler.
And the foxes continue to snoop around.
Plus one bobcat sighting.
I had the same thought... I took Nate to the state park by our house and we walked deer trails for 2 hours and found nothing.
ReplyDeleteArchery ended Feb 10 in the park, but I found a large undisturbed pile and trails of cracked corn. Doesn't suggest there are many deer left in the area. Might try again next weekend.