Deer early warning system

[fremont]

What is the name of that darn dry tan-colored weed that sounds like a crunchy windchime every time you get near it?  Hate those things.

[eburghunter]

i think its arrow leaf bolsom root

[fremont]

i think its arrow leaf bolsom root

I think you're onto something. 

Just wish I could see it brown & dead.

[bowsandhose]

wow i rarely see flowers on it were i hunt the MD eat them faster then they can grow. very good plant for deer 

[Malottguy]

Balsam Root: Land mines set by deer to give warning of approaching danger ; Also known as Hunter Frustratus : LOL

[billythekidrock]

I don't know what it is, but I have heard of it refered to as "wild sunflower".

[DeerHarvester]

We call them Telegraph Weeds, in our camp.   

[hunterbuilder]

  It goes by the name of Tamborine brush in our camp.

[MichaelJ]

The funniest thing is watching your buddy stalk a muley buck in his sock feet and get with 100 yards and start stepping on small cactus! lol  Bout the funniest show you've ever seen watching him hop up and down without making a sound! haha

Michael