The mule deer bucks stay together for safety.
The wary mule deer doe satches through the trees.
KYKX Program Director Charlie O'Douglas, right, introduces the 2012  Big Buck Bonanza winner Ty Peart, left, 16 of Bullard Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013, at Patterson Nissan in Longview. (Kevin Green/News-Journal Photo)
Patterson Nissan General Sales Manager Ray Cox, left, hands the keys to of the truck to the 2012  Big Buck Bonanza winner Ty Peart, left, 16 of Bullard as his parents Courtney Peart and Tyler Peart are also on hand Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013, at Patterson Nissan in Longview. (Kevin Green/News-Journal Photo)
Patterson Nissan General Sales Manager Ray Cox, left, hands the keys to of the truck to the 2012  Big Buck Bonanza winner Ty Peart, left, 16 of Bullard Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013, at Patterson Nissan in Longview. (Kevin Green/News-Journal Photo)
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Patterson Nissan General Sales Manager Ray Cox, left, hands the keys to of the truck to the 2012 Big Buck Bonanza winner Ty Peart, left, 16 of Bullard Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013, at Patterson Nissan in Longview. (Kevin Green/News-Journal Photo)
Patterson Nissan General Sales Manager Ray Cox, left, hands the keys to of the truck to the 2012  Big Buck Bonanza winner Ty Peart, left, 16 of Bullard Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013, at Patterson Nissan in Longview. (Kevin Green/News-Journal Photo)
Patterson Nissan General Sales Manager Ray Cox, left, hands the keys to of the truck to the 2012 Big Buck Bonanza winner Ty Peart, left, 16 of Bullard Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013, at Patterson Nissan in Longview. (Kevin Green/News-Journal Photo)
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