[ledfordtm]

I go these pictures off of the camera this weekend.

We hunt 10 miles NW of Fort Mckavett.

Isn't it a little early for the deer to be butting heads like this?

 

[garrettryan]

They are just practicing... and showing off for the girl...

 

[Rack Ranch]

Cool pic..is that a doe under the feeder ?? maybe the reason for the tangle..or one of them is claiming the feeder for himself...Walker

 

[ledfordtm]

I suppose it is a doe, but she does not look to impressed with the display of strength does she.

 

[garrettryan]

I suppose it is a doe, but she does not look to impressed with the display of strength does she.

Typical woman.. does not even know when you are trying to show off for them.. Just hope she stays around, and so will they...

 

[tightline80]

Actually,

I have witnessed and read that the dominant buck in many areas are already looking to breed. This is if you bow hunt can get a jump on everyone else. A little scent wouldnt hurt in the stand right now for all you bowhunters. They will also be pushing the younger ones away from the feeders. I put some scent out last year to test this theory. 1 lone mature buck came in circled the area early(4:30ish) fed for a min. Never offered a good shot. I still replay it in my mind. He def had some white tail on his mind.

 

[Spec-Rig.006]

Dominant bucks will be looking, but usually it's the younger guys that start before the does are ready.

I think what you've photoed here is a couple of deer starting to reach social dominace just working on the pecking order. Deer, both does and bucks, are establishing a pecking order year round, using antlers or not ... this doesn't look to serious just yet, or like a fight involving a partner, you'd see the dirt flying if it was ...

Very cool photography by the way ... !!!

 

[Trouthunter]

Good point Spec-Rig...the younger guys actually do more breeding than the big old trophy guys; that's not to say they can't whip the younger one's hindquarters though.

TH

 

[huntr4life]

They were stating to get testy with each other this weekend in the Hill Country too. Great pics.

 

[Bret]

we are seeing the same thing.. cool pic.. I had both of them in my bow sights sat night.. but hopefully they will make it thru the gauntlet of neighbors until next year.

 

[haparks]

great pics thank u