What Alarmed the Buck at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge?

Whitetail Spike Buck Running Across Field

A young buck suddenly spooked at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. This is part 1 of the encounter and what led to his alarm.

Whitetail Deer Rut at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

Whitetail buck standing in golden November grasses near a large cottonwood tree

The whitetail deer rut brings great November action at Sequoyah. I share field notes and photo tips. Tell me about your recent sightings.

Deer Crossing Reeve’s Slough at Sequoyah NWR

Two White-tailed Does Crossing Reeve's Slough

I photographed deer crossing Reeve’s Slough at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge on a calm November morning in Oklahoma.

A Doe’s Gaze: A Close Encounter at Sandtown Bottoms

A Peaceful Whitetail Doe Encounter

Up close encounter with a curious Whitetail Doe at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. A peaceful wildlife moment.