Capturing a 9-Point Buck in Velvet
This mature buck sported a massive set of velvet-covered antlers, with 3 long points on one side and possibly 6 points on the other.
This mature buck sported a massive set of velvet-covered antlers, with 3 long points on one side and possibly 6 points on the other.
A wildlife photographer describes capturing rare photos of two whitetail bucks sparring in velvet antlers at the Sequoyah NWR in Oklahoma.
Today, I want to shed light on the captivating origin behind the name “Buck Moon” for the full moon that graces our skies in July.
I photographed this Whitetail Doe in some lily pads at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. I was in the parking area near the Reeve’s Boat Ramp when I heard this Doe splashing in the lily pads. Over the years, I have photographed Deer crossing this same spot. This is my first for seeing … Read more
I photographed this Whitetail Fawn in tall weeds at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
I photographed this Whitetail Fawn at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. Check out those ears!
This is the same Fawn I posted a photo of Monday. After I photographed it in the brush, it stepped out onto the roadway with its Mom. How I Got The Photo: Doe And Fawn Standing In Roadway Just like the other Fawn photo, I stood outside my pickup, bracing my camera and lens on … Read more
I photographed this Fawn at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. The Doe was close by, and I was able to photograph the Fawn for several minutes.
An extraordinary encounter I had at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. It involved a Whitetail Buck in velvet, nestled amidst towering corn plants.
I photographed this Whitetail Buck in velvet at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. It was in an old cornfield that was left standing from the year before. How I Got The Photo: Whitetail Buck In Old Cornfield I was parked on the side of the auto tour road with my camera and lens … Read more
This Whitetail Doe was feeding her Fawn in a field located at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. How I Got The Shot: Doe Feeding Fawn I was driving the auto tour road between Reeves Boat Ramp and the 4 – Corners intersection when I spotted the Doe. The Doe was watching a young … Read more
I read that seeing a Whitetail Buck with a third antler is rare. I read that this could be from genetics or an injury. How I Got The Shot: Whitetail Buck With Third Antler Beam This Buck was on the north side of the auto tour road between the 4-corners intersection and the Reeves boat … Read more
This is another Whitetail Buck growing a set of new antlers. I posted a photo of a larger one a few days ago
From a distance it was difficult for me to see that this was a Whitetail Buck beginning to grow new antlers. I at first thought it was a Doe because it was with a couple of them. The Whitetail Buck was in a field (Dockery Field) near the auto tour road which is at the … Read more
This Whitetail Doe was in a field that I know as “Dockery Field” which is at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. I had my camera and lens resting on a bean bag draped over the open window of my pickup. Gear Used: Camera: Fujifilm X-T3 Lens: Canon EF 100-400 mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS … Read more