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Mammal Photography

Explore “Mammal Photography” in this exciting category. Get tips for photographing mammals in their natural habitats. Learn about gear, timing, and techniques for great shots. Find the best locations like forests, plains, and mountains. This category is perfect for wildlife photographers and enthusiasts. Capture the charm of deer, bears, foxes, and more.

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Mature Bull Elk Sparring in Boxley Valley Arkansas

November 8, 2025 by Steve Creek
Two mature bull elk sparring in foggy Boxley Valley field

I photographed mature bull elk sparring in foggy Boxley Valley, Arkansas. See how their behavior changes after the rut and why it matters.

Categories Elk Tags Arkansas, Boxley Valley, bull elk, Canon R5, elk, fog, RF 200-800mm, rut, sparring, Wildlife behavior Leave a comment

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Young Bull Elk Sparring in Boxley Valley | Arkansas Elk Behavior

November 7, 2025 by Steve Creek
Two young bull elk sparring in foggy Boxley Valley, Arkansas meadow.

I photographed young bull elk sparring in Boxley Valley, Arkansas. Read my Wildlife and Photography Notes about this foggy November morning.

Categories Elk Tags Arkansas Wildlife, Boxley Valley, buffalo national river, Canon R5, elk, Fog photography, RF 200-800mm lens, sparring, Wildlife behavior, young bull elk Leave a comment

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Bull Elk Tongue at Boxley Valley | Scent Checking Behavior

November 6, 2025 by Steve Creek
Bull Elk standing in foggy Boxley Valley field with tongue out during rut behavior.

I photographed a Bull Elk in Boxley Valley showing its tongue during scent checking. Learn about this late rut behavior and photo setup.

Categories Elk Tags Arkansas Wildlife, Boxley Valley, bull elk, Canon R5, elk, foggy morning, RF 200-800mm, rut behavior, scent checking, Wildlife Photography 2 Comments

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Spike Bull Elk Nuzzling Cow Elk in Boxley Valley

November 5, 2025 by Steve Creek
Spike bull elk resting chin on cow elk’s back in foggy Boxley Valley meadow.

I photographed a spike bull elk nuzzling a cow elk in Boxley Valley. Read my Wildlife and Photography Notes about this calm fall encounter.

Categories Elk Tags Arkansas, Boxley Valley, Canon EOS R5, cow elk, elk, elk photography, fall fog, RF 200-800mm lens, rut season, spike bull elk, Wildlife behavior 1 Comment

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Elk Behavior in Boxley Valley, Arkansas

November 4, 2025 by Steve Creek
Bull elk lifts head in Flehmen posture beside cow elk.

I watched late-season elk behavior in Boxley Valley, Arkansas. See how bulls test cows during the November rut and my photography notes.

Categories Elk Tags Animal Behavior, Arkansas Wildlife, autumn, Boxley Valley, buffalo national river, Canon R5, elk, elk rut, flehmen response, Wildlife Photography Leave a comment

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National Bison Day at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge

November 1, 2025 by Steve Creek
American bison grazing at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.

In honor of National Bison Day, I share my photo of an American bison at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.

Categories Bison Tags American bison, bison photography, National Bison Day, Native American heritage, Oklahoma wildlife, prairie ecosystem, wichita mountains wildlife refuge, Wildlife conservation 1 Comment

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Fox Squirrels Gathering Acorns During a Mast Year in Arkansas

October 14, 2025 by Steve Creek
Fox squirrel facing camera on grass gathering acorns during a mast year in Arkansas

Fox squirrels in Arkansas are busy gathering acorns during this mast year, storing food and helping oak trees spread.

Categories Squirrels Tags Acorns, Arkansas, Backyard wildlife, behavior, fall, Fox Squirrel, mast year Leave a comment

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Aging White-tailed Doe at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge

October 5, 2025 by Steve Creek
Close-up of an aging White-tailed Doe with a cloudy eye standing alert in dense brush at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, Oklahoma.

A close-up of an aging White-tailed Doe at Wichita Mountains reveals how deer show age and survive in Oklahoma’s wild refuge.

Categories White-tailed Deer Tags Aging Deer, Canon R5 Mark II, Oklahoma wildlife, RF 200-800mm, white-tailed deer, wichita mountains wildlife refuge, Wildlife Photography Leave a comment
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