New vocalization

[BSK]

OK, I have NEVER heard this vocalization before. Anyone?

 

[Carlos]

That may be what folks refer to as a buck growl.
Very cool!

 

[BSK]

I've honestly never heard that one before! Kinda crazy!

 

[buckbstr_1]

Sounded like a belch.

 

[backyardtndeer]

Have heard it several times, even have video/audio on my phone. Can imitate the same call with a grunt tube.

 

[BSK]

Have heard it several times, even have video/audio on my phone. Can imitate the same call with a grunt tube.

What's it called and why is it made? In essence, when/why does a buck make this vocalization?

 

[Popcorn]

I have heard a "buck growl" this one seems to be a bit softer than what I have witnessed.
It was used as a warning or intimidation for a lesser buck

 

[ttf909]

 

[UCStandSitter]

Had chili last night for dinner. Made the same noise when I woke up this morning. You been throwin out leftover chili?

 

[Hillbilly Hunter]

I have heard 3 times, all in the same year and I believe all from the same deer. The 3rd time I heard it, I finally was able to kill him. It made the hair stand up on the back of my neck every time. This is the buck that was doing it.

 

[BSK]

So sort of a modified growl/roar?

 

[Hillbilly Hunter]

I refer to what I heard as a roar. The first two times I heard it, he was at least 100 yards away. I was slightly concerned as to what was in those woods!

 

[backyardtndeer]

What's it called and why is it made? In essence, when/why does a buck make this vocalization?

I posted a video last year. That buck actually charged a doe as he made the growl, roar, or long grunt, whatever you want to call it. There were other bucks and does around. Definitely a dominance vocal, body language displayed dominance when I have seen it.

 

[BSK]

Who he is growling at is off camera in my video. Would love to know who. But he had been chasing does in the plot just prior to that.

 

[backyardtndeer]

Who he is growling at is off camera in my video. Would love to know who. But he had been chasing does in the plot just prior to that.

When I have witnessed these vocals, does have always been present.

 

[cbhunter]

Only thing I noticed was another one of those alien tree/light saber/abduction deals




Aka a spiderweb




Did he disappear afterwards?

 

[Pilchard]

That's the sound I make when I get out of bed in the morning