Red stag ? on low fence private land in central Texas.

[dnm011775]

I own 170 acres in central Texas and have seen Red Stag a few times during the Spring and Summer at a high protein feeder over the past 3 years. I know these Stags have escaped from high fence ranches in the area, but are running wild.

Was wondering if anyone could take a guess at how big this boy might get based on his growth so far this Spring? Pictures are from May 5th and 6th.

Whitetail at this time I can see brow tines and about 2" of main beam, you can imagine my surprise when I saw this guy.

 

[dnm011775]

Same whitetail twice for reference and the two other Stags I've seen.

 

[HairyScandinavian]

That's pretty cool.

A few years ago there was a guy who got a ticket for killing one, I think on Sam Houston National Forest if I'm not mistaken. It was a goofy deal because obviously it's not a game animal but apparently the legal kill list is exclusive of anything that's not specifically listed.
edit: https://www.texasbowhunter.com/disc...d-the-campfire/866723-red-stag-killed-in-shnf

 

[dnm011775]

That's pretty cool.

A few years ago there was a guy who got a ticket for killing one, I think on Sam Houston National Forest if I'm not mistaken. It was a goofy deal because obviously it's not a game animal but apparently the legal kill list is exclusive of anything that's not specifically listed.
edit: https://www.texasbowhunter.com/disc...d-the-campfire/866723-red-stag-killed-in-shnf

Good to know...I'll make sure to look up the regulations!

 

[HairyScandinavian]

Good to know...I'll make sure to look up the regulations!

Not an issue on private, that whole thing was a fiasco. It's cool to see them on cam and hopefully they get huge and you see them with a bow in-hand! I'll be following along hoping for more pics.

 

[Jaden Bales]

I own 170 acres in central Texas and have seen Red Stag a few times during the Spring and Summer at a high protein feeder over the past 3 years. I know these Stags have escaped from high fence ranches in the area, but are running wild.

Was wondering if anyone could take a guess at how big this boy might get based on his growth so far this Spring? Pictures are from May 5th and 6th.

Whitetail at this time I can see brow tines and about 2" of main beam, you can imagine my surprise when I saw this guy.


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Do the ones you've seen fully grown get wild big crowns or are they more clean, like a free-range stag that's genetics haven't been controlled?

Seems like he'll be a good one regardless, but I think if he's got the high-fence genetics, that would make more sense for the amount of growth he's got going on.

I don't know anything about TX stags, but been around em a lot in Argentina. He seems like this could be his eventual style, but longer tined.

 

[dnm011775]

Do the ones you've seen fully grown get wild big crowns or are they more clean, like a free-range stag that's genetics haven't been controlled?

Seems like he'll be a good one regardless, but I think if he's got the high-fence genetics, that would make more sense for the amount of growth he's got going on.

I don't know anything about TX stags, but been around em a lot in Argentina. He seems like this could be his eventual style, but longer tined.

I have only ever seen them about this time of year. They come to the protein feeder in the Spring and disappear during the Summer/Fall/Winter. So I've never seen them fully developed and out of velvet.

I was thinking this year I might try to use an attractant in October/November. I've read somewhere that Elk Cow Estrus can work.

My family really likes venison, and I've read that Red Stag meat is really good?