Got a chance to get a couple quick photos of this local boy before he took off. I have seen him grow up in the last 2-3 years. I haven't seen him since he was in velvet, he was here a couple weeks ago.

His antlers are still a bit red after his fresh recent rubbing. His face and neck have filled out, and some grey hair is appearing on his forehead and around his eyes. Making him look a bit ominous from his previous look a few weeks back. A big physical change in a short period of time.

The photos arent real sharp as I was having a difficult time holding the camera still on the zoom settin and he was 40 yards or so from our back deck.

Nice buck!

Nice wide rack...!

Healthy looking deer, big thick body. He may never score a ton(who cares), but he can take up a lot of space in a freezer for sure!! Beautiful deer, Bob!

Good looking buck.

I was thinking he was 4.5 years old before I read your post.

Looking good!

Good looking deer!

If he gets thru another season he will be a real good buck next fall.

If he'd just move ahead a little so I can get a shot at that yearling

He needs to brush his butt fur..