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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...

I asked Kyle to send me the photo of his nemesis buck. The large brow-tined giant has recently been captured on a game cam. This Muskoka buck has been evading Kyle for several years. Maybe this is your year Kyle! Thanks for the photo and our first entry to the Most Wanted Deer Photo Contest.

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I would think these 'boys' are getting ready for the big dance called the 'rut'. With the presence of this mature buck nearby, I would suggest they have some serious training ahead of them. I have the entire show on video - but I lost the footage. Anyway, the rut is coming. Be ready...

A nice Ohio Buck photo was submitted to our 2011 Most Wanted Photo Contest by Josh. The patient hunter shared this about his large beamed buck:

"I harvested this beauty on Oct. 14, 2011. He is a main frame ten point with a split G1 on his right side. He has a 22in. Inside spread and 26.5in. Main beams and is by far my biggest buck to date."

I appreciate you taking the time to submit your photo Josh. Nice Job!