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Two White-tailed Fawns at Black Mesa’s South Entrance

September 26, 2026 by Steve Creek
One of the Black Mesa whitetail fawns standing among spiky plants near the park's south entrance

Black Mesa whitetail fawns appeared during my first week, then vanished from view. Could mule deer explain the change in sightings?

Categories Wildlife Photography Tags Black Mesa State Park, deer behavior, fawns, mule deer, Oklahoma Panhandle, white-tailed deer

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From Velvet to Hard Antlers Near Black Mesa

September 25, 2026 by Steve Creek
Mule deer antlers free of velvet on a buck standing broadside in grass near Black Mesa.

I photographed mule deer antlers in velvet and hard antlers seven days apart near Black Mesa, Oklahoma, during September’s fall transition.

Categories Wildlife Photography Tags Antlers, Bachelor Groups, Black Mesa State Park, fall wildlife, mule deer, Oklahoma Panhandle, velvet shedding, Wildlife Photography 2 Comments

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Black Mesa Mule Deer Show Up Near My Campsite

September 18, 2026 by Steve Creek
Mule deer buck with velvet-covered antlers and large ears at Black Mesa State Park

Black Mesa Mule Deer crossed near my campsite Thursday morning. I photographed a buck and doe after several days without a sighting.

Categories Wildlife Photography Tags Black Mesa State Park, camping, deer photography, mule deer, Mule Deer Buck, Mule Deer Doe, Oklahoma Panhandle, Oklahoma wildlife 3 Comments

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Wrapping Up 13 Incredible Days at Black Mesa State Park

August 21, 2026September 8, 2024 by Steve Creek
Ibis flying low over Lake Carl Etling at Black Mesa State Park in Oklahoma

I reflect on 13 days at Black Mesa State Park, photographing mule deer, bighorn sheep, and the quiet moments that made the trip special.

Categories Oklahoma Wildlife Locations Tags Bighorn Sheep, Black Mesa State Park, camping, Canon R5 Mark 2, mule deer, Oklahoma Panhandle, RF 200-800mm lens, wichita mountains wildlife refuge, Wildlife Photography 7 Comments
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