What’s going on when one of these guys is doing this? The buck is scent marking the thistle with oils from his black cheek patch. This is the source of buck pronghorn’s redolent perfume. They also mark territories by scraping. Might show that photo later. Avoid getting this cheek oil on your hands, knife, meat, but get that hide off quickly to cool the carcass and you’ll have some of the most delectable venison in the world. #pronghorn #buck #horns #territorial #scentmarking #venison #freerangeprotein #useitorloseit #antelope #hunting #sustainableuse #ronspomeroutdoors

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