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Old Oct 14, 2012 | 05:59 PM
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Damn if this year there isn't more animal carnage than ever. Possums,groundhogs,squirrels,skunks,deer,and others. They are thick as hell around these parts.
 
Old Oct 14, 2012 | 07:04 PM
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I've noticed more meat piles this year than normal as well. I think the mild winter (at least around here) allowed more stuff to survive and have more offspring.
 
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I noticed months ago that there seems to be more than normal. The deer and antelope don't wait until the sun sets anymore, they will walk or run out in front of you in broad daylight.
 
Old Oct 14, 2012 | 08:32 PM
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Just keep the grill ready and hot!
 
Old Oct 14, 2012 | 08:36 PM
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Yep seems like a lot more than normal around here also.
 
Old Oct 14, 2012 | 08:37 PM
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its coming up on rut down here i believe...probably already in the middle of it up north. They get real brave and move around alot during that. Its time to be real mindful of the deer.
 
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Mmmm... Armadillo soup!
 
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Sons an County Deputy. been averaging 1 a night lately..Thank God no bikers so far this fall.



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Old Oct 19, 2012 | 08:21 PM
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Certain roads around here are like "Wild Kingdom" at night. Forget about riding the scoot after dark.

Hell I don't even like taking the cage down some of the roads after sunset.

Last critters hit (in the cage) were four hogs, 100 lbs. or so, hit at one time. Never have been able to get the vehicle aligned properly since then.
 
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its coming up on rut down here i believe...probably already in the middle of it up north. They get real brave and move around alot during that. Its time to be real mindful of the deer.
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