What Alarmed the Buck at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge?
Wildlife photographer Steve Creek recounts an exciting encounter with a young deer buck while hiking at Oklahoma’s Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
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.
Photographing the Pre-Rut and Rut at Sequoyah Refuge
Explore wildlife photography tips for capturing white-tailed bucks during the rut at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, including vehicle-based techniques.
Deer Traversing Reeve’s Slough in Sequoyah Wildlife Refuge
Wildlife photographer Steve Creek describes capturing white-tailed deer crossing Reeve’s Slough at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
The Raccoon with the Bare Spot: A Wildlife Mystery
A wildlife photographer describes finding a raccoon with a large bald spot and speculates on what could have caused the unusual fur loss.
Finding White-tailed Deer by Following the Acorns
A wildlife photography blog post about locating whitetail deer in the fall by finding where they feed on white oak acorns.
A Doe’s Gaze: A Close Encounter at Sandtown Bottoms
A wildlife photography blog post about an incredible up close encounter with a beautiful, curious whitetail doe at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Fox Squirrel’s Unusual Seed Feast at Torraine Lake
A wildlife photographer shares an encounter with a fox squirrel foraging for seeds on an unidentified plant at Torraine Lake.
Doe and Button Buck at First Light
A wildlife photographer describes an early morning encounter with a Whitetail Doe and her button buck fawn at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Lone Elk Calf Ventures Out in Boxley Valley
Part 6, the final installment in a wildlife photography series from Boxley Valley, Arkansas. Images of a lone elk calf venturing out from the herd.
The Importance of a Wet Nose for Cow Elk
Part 5 of a wildlife photography series from Boxley Valley, Arkansas. Images and information about why cow elk lick their noses, to improve scenting ability.
Arkansas Bull Elk Asserting Dominance
Part 4 of a wildlife photography series from Boxley Valley, Arkansas. Images of a bull elk asserting dominance by chasing away rival bulls.
Capturing a Bull Elk’s Scent-Checking Ritual
Part 3 photographs from a wildlife photography trip to see elk in Boxley Valley, Arkansas. Images and information about a bull elk scent checking cow elk.
Boxley Valley Barn and Elk: An Iconic Ozarks Scene
Part 2 experience and photographs from a wildlife photography trip to see the elk in Boxley Valley, Arkansas. Photos include a scenic pasture and barn.
Photographing the Lead Bull Elk in Boxley Valley
Experience and photographs from a wildlife photography trip to see the elk in Boxley Valley, Arkansas. Early morning shots capturing the elk rut.
Foggy Mornings with the Deer In Oklahoma
Tips and examples for photographing deer in foggy conditions from a wildlife photographer who often shoots at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.