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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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Whitetail Doe at J.T. Nickel Family Nature and Wildlife Preserve

January 21, 2026November 22, 2025 by Steve Creek
White-tailed doe standing in fall vegetation at J.T. Nickel Family Nature and Wildlife Preserve.

I photographed a young whitetail doe at J.T. Nickel Family Nature and Wildlife Preserve in Oklahoma. Read my Wildlife and Photography Notes.

Categories White-tailed Deer Tags Canon R5 Mark II, deer photography, doe, edge habitat, fall behavior, J.T. Nickel Preserve, Oklahoma wildlife, RF 200-800mm, Whitetail Deer 2 Comments

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Cow Elk With Drooped Ears in Boxley Valley

January 21, 2026November 18, 2025 by Steve Creek
A cow elk with drooped ears stands in a foggy field while urinating and licking her nose in Boxley Valley, Arkansas.

A cow elk with drooped ears urinates in a foggy Boxley Valley field. I photographed her on a cool November morning as the herd moved through.

Categories Elk Tags Arkansas Wildlife, Boxley Valley, cow elk, drooped ears, elk behavior, Wildlife Photography 2 Comments

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White-tailed Buck with One Antler Chasing a Doe

January 21, 2026November 14, 2025 by Steve Creek
White-tailed buck with one antler trotting toward the camera through tall grass.

A white-tailed buck with one antler chasing a doe at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. Read my Wildlife and Photography Notes.

Categories White-tailed Deer Tags deer behavior, Oklahoma wildlife, one antler buck, rut season, sequoyah national wildlife refuge, white-tailed buck, white-tailed deer

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Coyote With Prey at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

January 21, 2026November 13, 2025 by Steve Creek
Coyote with prey walking through foggy weeds at dawn in Oklahoma.

I photographed a coyote with prey at Sequoyah Refuge in Oklahoma. Read my Wildlife and Photography Notes about this encounter.

Categories Coyote Tags Canon EOS R5, coyote, Early Morning Wildlife, Foggy Morning Photography, hunting behavior, Oklahoma wildlife, opossum, predator, sequoyah national wildlife refuge, Wildlife behavior 1 Comment

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Cow Elk Nursing Her Calf on a Cool Morning

January 21, 2026November 9, 2025 by Steve Creek
Cow elk standing in a field with her calf nursing on a cool November morning

I photographed a cow elk nursing her calf in Boxley Valley, Arkansas, on a cool November morning. See my Wildlife and Photography Notes.

Categories Elk Tags Arkansas Wildlife, Boxley Valley, buffalo national river, Calf, Canon R5, cow elk, elk, fall, nursing behavior, Wildlife Photography 2 Comments

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Mature Bull Elk Sparring in Boxley Valley Arkansas

January 21, 2026November 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

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Young Bull Elk Sparring in Boxley Valley | Arkansas Elk Behavior

January 21, 2026November 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

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Bull Elk Tongue at Boxley Valley | Scent Checking Behavior

January 21, 2026November 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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