Pregnant Whitetail Does at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge

The Whitetail Doe's Precious Cargo

Discover why some Whitetail Deer Does in Oklahoma’s Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge appear pregnant in early June, even after the typical birthing season.

Whitetail Does in Solitude: A Sign of Springtime Birthing?

A Whitetail Doe Embraces Spring

Spotting Whitetail Does by themselves? It’s a natural sign of spring! Learn about fawning season, why Does seek solitude, and how this ensures fawn survival.

Whitetail Deer Are Strong Swimmers

Whitetail deer swimming ability shown as a buck crosses Reeve’s Slough at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

Deer swimming ability often surprises people. Learn how far whitetail deer swim, why they enter water, and what makes them strong swimmers.

Patterning Whitetail Bucks | Insights for Wildlife Photographers

A Buck's Sunrise Crossing

Learn about Whitetail Buck behavior patterns and how to increase your chances of observing and photographing them crossing bodies of water.

Nose-to-Nose Interaction Between Two Whitetail Bucks

Nose-to-Nose Interaction Between Two Whitetail Bucks

A rare interaction between two Whitetail Bucks in an Oklahoma field, captured nose to nose and explored through deer behavior.