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The "Tank" lives on?

by Scott Abbott 11. July 2009 07:43
Scott Abbott

I had glassed some decent bucks on this property a few weeks ago so I set a camera up to hopefully get a better look at them.  I could tell one had a non matching unique rack from first glance. Reminiscent of the "Tank".  ( link to a journal entry on him http://www.bowhunting.com/blog/post/2009/03/16/Case-closed-on-the-Tank.aspx )

If this guy isn't the same bloodline as the "tank" than that sure is a remarkable concidnce... Feeding in the same fields on the same farm that the "Tank" did.  The non-typical side of each buck is eerily similar although on different sides....  The Tank went missing fall of 2007 and this buck appears to be a 2 1/2 year old for 2009.

 What do you say....  The "Tank" lives on, or just a coincidence?  I'd like to hear your opinions.

 The "Tank"....

 

The buck in question....

 

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7/11/2009 2:47:22 PM #

Don Eime

I dunno, but I'm thinking there's only 1 way to find out.....  ;)

Don Eime |

7/12/2009 3:03:17 AM #

Eric Matz

The similarities are definitely there man, I think this buck may be the son of "Tank"! Purdy neat buck also!

Eric Matz |

7/14/2009 5:35:58 AM #

Dustin

Pretty cool Scott, it appears almost to similar for a simple coincidence... I'm saying they're kin.

Dustin |

7/14/2009 6:43:57 AM #

Seeing that deer makes me wanna hunt again. But I bet its torns are already hanging in your wall.

Rome Flights |

7/14/2009 10:25:25 AM #

I'm betting it has more to do with injuries. But I guess it could be genetic too.

John Mueller |

7/15/2009 9:28:25 AM #

John,  I have a couple more bucks on this property that have a similar strong side and a weak side... But none as similar as these two are.  I really think it is in the genetics on this property.

Scott Abbott |

7/15/2009 9:30:00 AM #

Rome Flights.

What's holding you back?  Get out there and start hunting again!

Scott Abbott |

7/16/2009 12:23:41 PM #

It sure is possible for that trait to be passed on, could be genetics.

John Mueller |

7/18/2009 4:55:50 AM #

Josh Wayt

I'm going with genetics, also. It would be interesting to see what this buck looks like in another year or two.  

Josh Wayt |




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