Whitetail Crabs 2026

[MW22392]

Yes, planted mine in 2017. Nice producer for size, drops late September to early November for me in Southern Michigan. Naturally dwarf tree however. Tree on left is Droptine and right is 10 Point. There is a 30-06 to right out of the frame that is same size as DT, all planted same time. I just grafted up 10 more this spring, using the smaller size and early drop to my advantage. Planting them in close to an elevated blind, will draw deer in range for archery but they'll never get tall enough that I can't shoot over them (I hope) with a rifle.

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Looks like a great setup! Is that clover you have planted under them?

 

[gunfun13]

Looks like a great setup! Is that clover you have planted under them?

Supposed to be, with a cereal grain nurse crop. Very poor moisture after planting last year, and clover is not coming in well. Did frost seed some additional seed this spring, so we'll see. Might have to be redone this year.

 

[gunfun13]

BLR, found this close up of my 10 Point crop September 2024.

 

[TonySoprano]

BLR, found this close up of my 10 Point crop September 2024.

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I think I need plant a couple 10 points

 

[bigboreblr]

10 point looks great. Sept-nov steady drop?

Those trees would be rubbed to snot without some protection at my place.

Grafted probably 1/4 to third of my trees 30-06 this year. Comparing rootstock on Franklin and 30-06 both home and camp.

I have 2 macouns one chestnut colored wood from local nursery. The other is like a dark chocolate bar for wood color from stark. Both fine roots likely b118. What's Terry's Macoun looks like wood wise.

 

[gunfun13]

10 point looks great. Sept-nov steady drop?

Those trees would be rubbed to snot without some protection at my place.

Grafted probably 1/4 to third of my trees 30-06 this year. Comparing rootstock on Franklin and 30-06 both home and camp.

I have 2 macouns one chestnut colored wood from local nursery. The other is like a dark chocolate bar for wood color from stark. Both fine roots likely b118. What's Terry's Macoun looks like wood wise.

Tough to say, I only pass these trees during season when hunting on an east wind and the camera only captures a fraction of the deer that visit.

If you look close there is about a 10" diameter 4' fence around the trunks for rub protection.