The 'proof of life' displayed on the game cam photos was as real as the racks these huge bucks were hauling around. These big buck photos were taken from a field adjacent to our hunting acreage west of Huntsville. We knew they were out there. These photos (see end of post) confirmed we 'missed' them.
It should also be noted that the dates, of these photos, were within 2 days after the close of our 2010 Muskoka deer hunt season. This startling reality is what makes this collection of buck photos so bitter sweet.
On one hand, I am excited they live for round 2 of the 2011 deer hunt. On the other hand, it is frustrating knowing these deer 'danced' all around us in 2010. A couple of them showed up on our trail cam photos after legal shooting time, while the others were just 'flips' of white tails or barley detectable rustles in faded, fall leaves.
I tip my cap to the bucks in this monster reunion. You won the first round. If you spot movement atop a tall oak - you'll miss the opening bell for round 2 in 2011...
