Got some trail cam pics yesterday and had this doe come in. She has some marks on her that at first blush I thought perhaps there was an injury or possibly an attack by a yote or some other predator.
However, a buddy mentioned there were several deer lost in Putnam County (we are hunting in Parke county but right on the border with Putnam) due to chronic waste. He thought perhaps this doe may be unhealthy but I've never seen chronic waste disease before. I thought I'd get some expert opinions from knowledgeable folks here on INGO.
Here's a couple of pics that show both sides to her:
As a side note, I haven't seen any other does with any such markings which would lead me to think the herd isn't diseased but IDK. This is our first year hunting this property.
However, a buddy mentioned there were several deer lost in Putnam County (we are hunting in Parke county but right on the border with Putnam) due to chronic waste. He thought perhaps this doe may be unhealthy but I've never seen chronic waste disease before. I thought I'd get some expert opinions from knowledgeable folks here on INGO.
Here's a couple of pics that show both sides to her:
As a side note, I haven't seen any other does with any such markings which would lead me to think the herd isn't diseased but IDK. This is our first year hunting this property.