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
Cervidae
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?
10 Point Mule Deer Buck in Wheat Field
This nice specimen was seen near Flomot in Motley Co. Texas. Mule deer are so named because of the length and size of their ears. Odocoileus hemionus … [Read more...] about 10 Point Mule Deer Buck in Wheat Field