Trail-Cam Photo: Big Buck Shows Up in Flatlander's Arena Plot!

Flatlander guest blogs an update on what’s happening in and around the Arena Plot where he’s been working on the habitat since last winter. If you missed Matt’s update in June click here, good stuff on planting, setting stands, etc. See how it’s paying off: 

Mike: Upon completion of our hinge cutting after last deer season in the 4-acre woodlot, and then clearing the south edge for food plots, we noticed several sets of nice tracks showing up. 

There was some discussion on the last posting as to the size of a deer track, and if you can determine a mature deer by a print. I know some guys don't put much weight in the size or placement of a deer track, but after hearing of Native American hunting habits and African trackers, I think it's all about the track! It hasn't steered me wrong yet.

That being said, I know some big bucks have smaller feet, but I am confident no small buck has a foot like the track I referenced by the beer can.

We placed our trail cam on a path through the Arena Plot near where we found that track months ago and checked it 4 days later—look what we found! I think we have our first target buck of the year! I’m guessing 5+ years old and pushing 275 lbs. live weight.

Come on deer season!—Thanks, Matt “Flatlander” Cheever

Hanback: I have always said you can’t tell if a so-so-looking 3-inch track was left by a mature doe or buck, but the rare, noticeably outsized track like in the picture here  was surely deposited by a big old deer. This post confirms that.

Nice job Flat, hope you get him! comment