Once upon a time, Texas had herds of buffalo and elk that wandered the great plains and the western mountains. Elk like to spend their summers … [Read more...] about The American Elk in West Texas
deer and their kin
Mule Deer Seen with Friends
In January of 2018, my wife and I were invited to a cook-out on a local ranch owned by the family of our friends, Walter, and Kay. It was a beautiful … [Read more...] about Mule Deer Seen with Friends
Lessons I’ve Learned About Mule Deer
On a cool morning in March 2017, I was traveling towards home after a productive photo safari. I chanced upon three Mule Deer, Odocoileus hemionus, in … [Read more...] about Lessons I’ve Learned About Mule Deer
How Whitetail Deer Antlers Differ From Muledeer Antlers
In the first image, you can see an 8 point whitetail buck grazing. Notice how the points on each antler branch off of the main beam of the … [Read more...] about How Whitetail Deer Antlers Differ From Muledeer Antlers
Do Whitetails Turn Gray by November?
In the picture above is a whitetail doe, Odocoileus virginianus, in a woodland clearing. This picture was taken in mid-September and shows the light … [Read more...] about Do Whitetails Turn Gray by November?