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.

Injured White-tailed Does Surviving in the Wild

White-tailed Doe With A Badly Mangled Ear

I photographed injured white-tailed does in Arkansas and Oklahoma, showing how these resilient deer survive and adapt in the wild.

White-Tailed Bucks in Velvet at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

Two Seven Point Bucks

Spot two majestic white-tailed bucks in velvet at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, captured as they graze peacefully in a summer soybean field.