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Whitetail Buck Blending in the Brush

November 3, 2024November 19, 2020 by Steve Creek
Spotted By A 5 Point Whitetail Buck

Close encounters with a whitetail buck reveal the challenges and rewards of photographing wildlife in dense brush. Tips for capturing these elusive subjects.

Categories Deer and Ungulates Tags animal encounter, Arkansas Wildlife, Chaffee Crossing, deer, dense brush, Hiking, Nature Photography, photographer, photographing deer, Photography Tips, Whitetail Buck, Wildlife encounters, Wildlife Photography

Whitetail Fawn Buck Closeup

September 4, 2023September 20, 2020 by Steve Creek
Whitetail Fawn Buck Closeup

Wildlife photographer Steve Creek recalls his magical experience capturing a curious young whitetail fawn buck up close at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.

Categories Deer and Ungulates, National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags deer, fawn, Nature Photography, steve creek, Whitetail Deer, Whitetail Fawn, Wildlife Photographer, Wildlife Photography

Why Whitetail Deer Have Chin Whiskers

December 5, 2024August 11, 2020 by Steve Creek
Whitetail Doe's Chin Whiskers

A wildlife photographer describes how he captured a close-up image of a whitetail doe’s chin whiskers, explaining their sensory purpose.

Categories Deer and Ungulates Tags Adaptations, chin whiskers, deer, Nature Photography, sensory system, Whitetail Deer, whitetail doe, wildlife, Wildlife Photography

Up Close with a White-Tailed Fawn

August 12, 2023August 8, 2020 by Steve Creek
Up Close with a White-Tailed Fawn

A wildlife photographer’s blog post about getting a closeup shot of a white-tailed deer fawn at the Sequoyah NWR in Oklahoma back in 2009 versus now.

Categories Deer and Ungulates, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags closeup photo, deer, fawn, white-tailed deer, Wildlife Photography

A Friendly Whitetail Doe

August 8, 2024August 3, 2020 by Steve Creek
Friendly Whitetail Doe Feeding Near Me

This Doe began feeding on the side of the road, completely unfazed by my presence. The doe was so close that I had to back up in order to capture a photo.

Categories Deer and Ungulates, National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags deer, doe, whitetail

Whitetail Doe And Fawn Reflection

January 5, 2024July 28, 2020 by Steve Creek
White-tailed deer and spotted fawn standing at the edge of a waterhole, reflected in the still water with dense green vegetation in the background.

Capturing a Moment in the Wild: The Whitetail Doe and Fawn Reflection: While I was enjoying a peaceful morning on the Phillip Parks Memorial Fishing Pier at…

Categories Deer and Ungulates, National Wildlife Refuges, Oklahoma Wildlife Locations, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tags deer, doe, fawn, whitetail

Doe Feeding In Cornfield

November 8, 2024July 16, 2020 by Steve Creek
Doe Feeding In Cornfield

I was thrilled to come across this Doe feeding in a cornfield at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. The corn was over head high and the Doe…

Categories Deer and Ungulates Tags deer, doe, oklahoma, sequoyah national wildlife refuge, whitetail

Fawns Growing Fast

November 8, 2024July 14, 2020 by Steve Creek
Fawns Growing Fast

If you’re an avid wildlife photographer or just someone who appreciates nature, you know how fascinating it is to observe the growth of young animals.

Categories Deer and Ungulates Tags deer, doe, fawn, oklahoma, sequoyah national wildlife refuge, whitetail

Whitetail Fawn At Fort Chaffee

November 8, 2024July 6, 2020 by Steve Creek
Whitetail Fawn Crossing Dirt Road

I was lucky to spot this Whitetail Fawn crossing the road at Fort Chaffee. The Doe had already gone across, but then the fawn came out of the brush and decided

Categories Arkansas Wildlife Locations, Deer and Ungulates, Fort Chaffee Tags deer, fawn, whitetail

Whitetail Doe Feeding And Watching

November 8, 2024July 2, 2020 by Steve Creek
Whitetail Doe Feeding Watching

I came across a Whitetail Doe feeding on some vegetation. As I approached, I noticed that the deer was intently watching me while it continued to eat.

Categories Deer and Ungulates Tags deer, doe, Feeding, oklahoma, sequoyah national wildlife refuge, whitetail

What Is Wrong With This Fawn

December 27, 2022June 10, 2020 by Steve Creek
Fawn With Injured Mouth

I watched this Whitetail Doe and Fawn for almost two weeks. I noticed the Fawn has something wrong with its mouth and nose. I researched what this could be and the information I found wasn’t very positive for the survival of the Fawn. Another dangerous thing for this Fawn is a Coyote I see in … Read more

Categories Deer and Ungulates Tags deer, doe, fawn, oklahoma, sequoyah national wildlife refuge, whitetail

Two More Bucks In Velvet

December 27, 2022June 8, 2020 by Steve Creek
Large Whitetail Buck In Velvet

I’m catching these Whitetail Bucks out at sunrise. They don’t stay out long so I drive to where I think they will be when I first arrive at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. As you can see in my last few posts, I have been correct a few times. How I Got The Shot – Two … Read more

Categories Deer and Ungulates Tags buck, deer, oklahoma, sequoyah national wildlife refuge, velvet, whitetail

Older Whitetail Buck In Velvet

December 27, 2022June 7, 2020 by Steve Creek
Older Buck In Velvet

This looks like an older Whitetail Buck compared to the last Buck photos I posted mainly because of how his body looks and not because of his antlers. His antlers will grow all of its points (tines) by the end of this month (June). I would like to see this Buck again this fall because … Read more

Categories Deer and Ungulates Tags buck, deer, oklahoma, sequoyah national wildlife refuge, velvet, whitetail

June Buck Photography: Peak Velvet Season at Sequoyah

June 8, 2025June 5, 2020 by Steve Creek
White-tailed deer buck with velvet antlers standing alert among green spring foliage

June offers the best buck photography opportunities at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge during peak velvet season.

Categories Deer and Ungulates Tags buck, buck photography, deer, June wildlife photography, Nature Photography, oklahoma, sequoyah national wildlife refuge, velvet, Velvet antlers, white-tailed deer, whitetail

Whitetail Buck Running Through Water

February 13, 2023May 5, 2020 by Steve Creek
White-tailed Deer bounding through shallow water, creating splashes as it runs, its presence revealed by sound before sight.

I was lucky to photograph this Whitetail Buck running through water. I had just pulled into the parking area for the Phillip Parks Memorial Fishing Pier at…

Categories Deer and Ungulates Tags buck, deer, oklahoma, Running, sequoyah national wildlife refuge, Water, whitetail
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