These spry Bucks are very curious! Three Bear Barn is located in the Cossawattee River Resort Community about halfway between East Ellijay and Carter's Lake. Hunting is not permited on the resort. These fellows are checking us out as we sneaked upon the deck to share a quick Kodak Moment with them. Notice their antlers are in velvet. Note also, their healthy coat and nice shape and weight. They have no problem finding a balanced diet, in "our neck of the woods!" This photo was taken probably around mid-August as around the first of September the velvety antlers begin to harden and their texture changes internally and externally. I have read that the growth rate of the antlers is faster than any other biological growth or re-growth rate. Makes sense to me, but I slept through most of Life Science and at least half of Biology class!
