Big Boy in the Backyard

Big Boy in the Backyard · 05:29 PM

We live right at the base of the foothills of the RockyMountains, in Colorado Springs. It is not uncommon any more to see Mule Deer wandering the neighborhood. I got up this morning, and found this guy bedded down in the backyard, working over his breakfast.

I tried my best sneaking out the backdoor, but he decided he better check me out standing up....

He still has velvet on his antlers, and the tips aren't too pointed yet, but he is definitely one of the bigger bucks around. I'd guess he's around seven years old.

He gave me a nice portrait shot...

Al S.

dws1117 · 09-11-2008, 08:43 PM

What a treat. Well it is for this city slicker where our wild life consists of the occasional raccoon and a few drunks. Nice shots. Is it hunting season in CO yet?

RoxnDox · 09-11-2008, 09:09 PM

Beautiful shots, it was very considerate of him to pose so nicely for you!

Mmmmm, tasty looking too

Jim

fillerupmac · 09-12-2008, 06:51 AM

Originally posted by CycloneBandDad

Beautiful shots, it was very considerate of him to pose so nicely for you!

Mmmmm, tasty looking too

Jim

Originally posted by dws1117

What a treat. Well it is for this city slicker where our wild life consists of the occasional raccoon and a few drunks. Nice shots. Is it hunting season in CO yet?

As a fellow big game hunter, it's annoying to see these guys amble by the house, and we can't touch them! I think the deer understand this too - it's safe haven for them in the neighborhood.

Archery season opened last weekend, black powder soon, and rifle for elk/deer combined is a month away. We have been very successful elk hunting, and I have developed a taste for elk! Not to mention, they are 100% "organically" fed

Al S.

cupic · 09-12-2008, 07:08 AM

Nice that he wasnt spooked off and you got your money shot

cheers

jmdeegan · 09-12-2008, 10:09 AM

Originally posted by cupic

Nice that he wasnt spooked off and you got your money shot

cheers

the pic would look nice on the wall...but the mount would look better!

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09-11-2008, 08:43 PM	#2
dws1117 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Spring, TX. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,157	What a treat. Well it is for this city slicker where our wild life consists of the occasional raccoon and a few drunks. Nice shots. Is it hunting season in CO yet?

09-11-2008, 09:09 PM	#3
RoxnDox Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gig Harbor, Washington, USA, Terra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,494	Beautiful shots, it was very considerate of him to pose so nicely for you! Mmmmm, tasty looking too Jim

09-12-2008, 06:51 AM	#4
fillerupmac Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Photos: Gallery Posts: 124 Original Poster	Originally posted by CycloneBandDad Beautiful shots, it was very considerate of him to pose so nicely for you! Mmmmm, tasty looking too Jim Originally posted by dws1117 What a treat. Well it is for this city slicker where our wild life consists of the occasional raccoon and a few drunks. Nice shots. Is it hunting season in CO yet? As a fellow big game hunter, it's annoying to see these guys amble by the house, and we can't touch them! I think the deer understand this too - it's safe haven for them in the neighborhood. Archery season opened last weekend, black powder soon, and rifle for elk/deer combined is a month away. We have been very successful elk hunting, and I have developed a taste for elk! Not to mention, they are 100% "organically" fed Al S.

09-12-2008, 07:08 AM	#5
cupic Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Australia-NSW Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,824	Nice that he wasnt spooked off and you got your money shot cheers

09-12-2008, 10:09 AM	#6
jmdeegan Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: nyc Photos: Gallery Posts: 564	Originally posted by cupic Nice that he wasnt spooked off and you got your money shot cheers the pic would look nice on the wall...but the mount would look better!