Rubs, you know, the rubbing that you see on trees that deer make? Here is a few things you should know about them.
1. Bucks rub to get the velvet off their antlers and to mark the tree with that particular buck's scent.
2. Sometimes you are able to tell what the size of the buck is depending on the size of the tree. Any buck can rub on a small tree (as in a couple inches in diameter). But only larger and more mature bucks can rub on large trees (trees that are a foot or more in diameter means it was a really big buck!).
3. The rubs can help you monitor your herd that you have in your area. You can see the sizes of your bucks, and help you figure out what their patterns are.
