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.

Velvet Antlers on Oklahoma White-tailed Bucks

Young white-tailed buck with peeling velvet on antlers at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

Velvet antlers on Oklahoma bucks show a brief seasonal change. I photographed three whitetails at Sequoyah during that transition.

White-tailed Deer Habitat at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

White-tailed doe and fawn standing in a grassy field at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

White-tailed deer habitat at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, with field notes on cover, feeding areas, and photo tips from the refuge.