Young Spike Whitetail Buck at Sequoyah Refuge
Wildlife photographer shares photos and information about a young spike Whitetail deer seen at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Witnessing a Pregnant Whitetail Doe
Witness the breathtaking wildlife moments at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, as we delve into the fascinating process of Whitetail Doe giving birth.
A Mother’s Fearless Resolve
A Mother's Unyielding Love: In the face of danger, this brave doe exemplified the true essence of motherhood. Her maternal instinct kicked in, igniting a...
Close Encounter with Hidden Whitetail Doe
A photographer shares the story of his close encounter with a hidden whitetail doe at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
Advanced Tips For Spotting Deer From Vehicle
Learn advanced tips for spotting Whitetail Deer from a vehicle on National Wildlife Refuges. By following these advanced tips, you can increase your chances…
Spotting Whitetail Deer for Photography
If you're planning to spot and photograph Whitetail Deer while driving through National Wildlife Refuges, here are some tips to help you out.
6-Point Buck Standing To Eat
While most people are familiar with deer browsing on vegetation while on all fours, it's not uncommon to see them standing on their hind legs to reach for food.
Same Buck, Two Months Apart
I will show you two photos of the same Whitetail Buck, taken two months apart, to showcase just how fast antlers grow. The first photo was taken in May...
September Whitetail Doe Close-up
I photographed this Whitetail Doe while at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. She did have a Fawn with her. I got a video of both of them together.
How I Got The Photo: September Whitetail Doe Close-up
My camera and lens were resting on a bean bag draped over the open window of my pickup.
Gear Used:
- Camera: Canon EOS R5
- Lens: Canon EF 800 mm f/11
Technical:
- Location: Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge (Oklahoma)
- Date and Time Taken: September 6, 2021 (8:09 A.M.)
- Exposure Mode: Manual
- Aperture: f11 (Fixed)
- Shutter speed: 1/800
- ISO: 2500 (Auto)
- White Balance: Auto
- Metering Mode: Evaluative
- Back-button Focus
- Single Point Animal Eye Auto Focus
- Exposure Compensation: 0
- Focal Length: 800 mm
Doe Standing In Wildflowers
I photographed this Whitetail Doe standing in wildflowers at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
How I Got The Photo:
My camera and lens were resting on a bean bag draped over the open window of my pickup.
Gear Used:
- Camera: Canon EOS R5
- Lens: Canon EF 800 mm f/11
Technical:
- Location: Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge (Oklahoma)
- Date and Time Taken: July 23, 2021 (7:03 A.M.)
- Exposure Mode: Manual
- Aperture: f11 (Fixed)
- Shutter speed: 1/1000
- ISO: 10000 (Auto)
- White Balance: Auto
- Metering Mode: Evaluative
- Back-button Focus
- Single Point Auto Focus
- Exposure Compensation: 0.3
- Focal Length: 800 mm
Buck Moon Is the Full Moon in July
Today, I want to shed light on the captivating origin behind the name "Buck Moon" for the full moon that graces our skies in July.
Whitetail Doe In American Lotus Plants
I photographed this Whitetail Doe in some lily pads at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
How I Got The Photo: Whitetail Doe In Lily Pads
I was in the parking area near the Reeve’s Boat Ramp when I heard this Doe splashing in the lily pads. Over the years, I have photographed Deer crossing this same spot. This is my first for seeing one cross when the lily pads are present.
I had my camera resting on a bean bag draped over the open window of my pickup.
Gear Used:
- Camera: Canon EOS R5
- Lens: Canon EF 800 mm f/11
Technical:
- Location: Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge (Oklahoma)
- Date Taken: July 3, 2021 (9:00 A.M.)
- Aperture: f11
- Shutter speed: 1/2000
- ISO: 1250 (Auto)
- White Balance: Auto
- Exposure Mode: Manual
- Metering Mode: Evaluative
- Back-button Focus
- Continuous Auto Focus
- Exposure Compensation: 0
- Focal Length: 800 mm
- Processed With Luminar
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Whitetail Fawn In Tall Weeds
I photographed this Whitetail Fawn in tall weeds at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
How I Got The Photo: Whitetail Fawn In Tall Weeds
This Fawn and a Doe were in a field north of an area called the Lower Scarborough. I was able to stop on the road and get a few photos. I had my camera resting on a bean bag draped over the open window of my pickup.
Gear Used:
- Camera: Canon EOS R5
- Lens: Canon EF 800 mm f/11
Technical:
- Location: Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge (Oklahoma)
- Date Taken: July 4, 2021 (7:01 A.M.)
- Aperture: f11
- Shutter speed: 1/500
- ISO: 3200 (Auto)
- White Balance: Auto
- Exposure Mode: Manual
- Metering Mode: Evaluative
- Back-button Focus
- Continuous Auto Focus
- Exposure Compensation: 0
- Focal Length: 800 mm
- Processed With Luminar
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Large Ears Of A Fawn
I photographed this Whitetail Fawn at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. Check out those ears!
How I Got The Photo: Large Ears Of A Fawn
This Fawn was with a Doe near the Reeve’s Boat Ramp. They were both near the road when I drove by. I was able to stop and get a few quick photos. I had my camera resting on a bean bag draped over the open window of my pickup.
Gear Used:
- Camera: Canon EOS R5
- Lens: Canon EF 800 mm f/11
Technical:
- Location: Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge (Oklahoma)
- Date Taken: July 11, 2021 (7:48 A.M.)
- Aperture: f11
- Shutter speed: 1/250
- ISO: 5000 (Auto)
- White Balance: Auto
- Exposure Mode: Manual
- Metering Mode: Evaluative
- Back-button Focus
- Continuous Auto Focus
- Exposure Compensation: 0
- Focal Length: 800 mm
- Processed With Luminar
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Doe And Fawn Standing In Roadway
This is the same Fawn I posted a photo of Monday. After I photographed it in the brush, it stepped out onto the roadway with its Mom.
How I Got The Photo: Doe And Fawn Standing In Roadway
Just like the other Fawn photo, I stood outside my pickup, bracing my camera and lens on the door frame.
This Doe and Fawn were in the Sandtown area of the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge on the paved section of the auto tour road.
Gear Used:
- Camera: Canon EOS R5
- Lens: Canon EF 800 mm f/11
Technical:
- Location: Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge (Oklahoma)
- Date Taken: June 25, 2021 (7:58 A.M.)
- Aperture: f11
- Shutter speed: 1/1000
- ISO: 2500 (Auto)
- White Balance: Auto
- Exposure Mode: Manual
- Metering Mode: Evaluative
- Back-button Focus
- Continuous Auto Focus
- Exposure Compensation: 0
- Focal Length: 800 mm
- Processed With Luminar
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Whitetail Fawn In The Weeds
I photographed this Fawn at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. The Doe was close by, and I was able to photograph the Fawn for several minutes.
How I Got The Photo: Whitetail Fawn In The Weeds
I stood outside my pickup, bracing my camera and lens on the door frame.
This Doe and Fawn were in the Sandtown area of the refuge near the paved section of the auto tour road.
Gear Used:
- Camera: Canon EOS R5
- Lens: Canon EF 800 mm f/11
Technical:
- Location: Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge (Oklahoma)
- Date Taken: June 19 – 25, 2021 (7:57 A.M.)
- Aperture: f11
- Shutter speed: 1/1000
- ISO: 4000 (Auto)
- White Balance: Auto
- Exposure Mode: Manual
- Metering Mode: Evaluative
- Back-button Focus
- Continuous Auto Focus
- Exposure Compensation: 0
- Focal Length: 800 mm
- Processed With Luminar AI
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Whitetail Buck In Old Cornfield
I photographed this Whitetail Buck in velvet at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. It was in an old cornfield that was left standing from the year before.
How I Got The Photo: Whitetail Buck In Old Cornfield
I was parked on the side of the auto tour road with my camera and lens resting on a bean bag draped over the open window of my pickup.
Gear Used:
- Camera: Canon EOS R5
- Lens: Canon EF 800 mm f/11
Technical: First Photo
- Location: Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge (Oklahoma)
- Date Taken: June 10, 2021 (6:53 A.M.)
- Aperture: f11
- Shutter speed: 1/400
- ISO: 2000 (Auto)
- White Balance: Auto
- Exposure Mode: Manual
- Metering Mode: Evaluative
- Back-button Focus
- Continuous Auto Focus
- Exposure Compensation: 0
- Focal Length: 800 mm
- Processed With Luminar 4
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Doe Feeding Fawn
This Whitetail Doe was feeding her Fawn in a field located at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
How I Got The Shot: Doe Feeding Fawn
I was driving the auto tour road between Reeves Boat Ramp and the 4 – Corners intersection when I spotted the Doe. The Doe was watching a young Coyote that was near the tree line. I parked and began photographing the Doe and Fawn. The Coyote left the area and the Doe left the Fawn hidden in the field. The Doe bedded in the trees nearby.
I had my camera and lens resting on a bean bag draped over the open window of my pickup.
Gear Used:
- Camera: Canon EOS R5
- Lens: Canon RF 800 mm f/11
Technical:
- Location: Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge (Oklahoma)
- Date and Time Taken: June 4, 2021 (06:46 A. M.)
- Aperture: f11
- Shutter speed: 1/320
- ISO: 4000
- White Balance: Auto
- Exposure Mode: Manual
- Metering Mode: Evaluative
- Back-button Focus
- Continuous Auto Focus
- Exposure Compensation: 0
- Focal Length: 800 mm
- Processed With Luminar 4
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Whitetail Buck With Third Antler Beam
I read that seeing a Whitetail Buck with a third antler is rare. I read that this could be from genetics or an injury.
How I Got The Shot: Whitetail Buck With Third Antler Beam
This Buck was on the north side of the auto tour road between the 4-corners intersection and the Reeves boat ramp (About mid-way). This was at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
I had my camera and lens resting on a bean bag draped over the open window of my pickup.
Gear Used:
- Camera: Canon EOS R5
- Lens: Canon EF 100-400 mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II
Technical:
- Location: Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge (Oklahoma)
- Date and Time Taken: May 30, 2021 (08:29 A. M.)
- Aperture: f7.1
- Shutter speed: 1/1000
- ISO: 2000
- White Balance: Auto
- Exposure Mode: Manual
- Metering Mode: Evaluative
- Back-button Focus
- Continuous Auto Focus
- Exposure Compensation: 0
- Focal Length: 400 mm
- Processed With Luminar
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Another Whitetail Buck Growing New Antlers
This is another Whitetail Buck growing a set of new antlers. I posted a photo of a larger one a few days ago (Whitetail Buck Growing New Antlers). I read that a buck’s antlers can grow anywhere between 1/4 – 1/2 inches in length per day.
How I Got The Shot: Another Whitetail Buck Growing New Antlers
This Whitetail Buck was near Shug’s Pond which is located at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
I had my camera and lens resting on a bean bag draped over the open window of my pickup.
Gear Used:
- Camera: Fujifilm X-T3
- Lens: Canon EF 100-400 mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS II (attached with a Fringer EF-FX Pro)
Technical:
- Location: Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge (Oklahoma)
- Date and Time Taken: May 7, 2021 (06:51 A. M.)
- Aperture Priority
- Aperture: f5.6
- Shutter speed: 1/240 (as determined by the camera)
- ISO: 3200
- White Balance: Auto
- Metering Mode: Multi
- Back-button Focus
- Single Point Auto Focus
- Exposure Compensation: 0
- Focal Length: 400 mm
- Processed With Luminar 4
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Whitetail Buck In Dockery Field
From a distance it was difficult for me to see that this was a Whitetail Buck beginning to grow new antlers. I at first thought it was a Doe because it was with a couple of them.
The Whitetail Buck was in a field (Dockery Field) near the auto tour road which is at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
I stopped in the road and the Buck continue to walk in my direction. I was able to get several photos before it turned and left the field with the two Does.
My camera and lens were resting on a bean bag draped over the open window of my pickup.
Gear Used:
- Camera: Fujifilm X-T3
- Lens: Canon EF 100-400 mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS II (attached with a Fringer EF-FX Pro)
Technical:
- Location: Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge (Oklahoma)
- Date and Time Taken: May 1, 2010 (06:40 A. M.)
- Aperture Priority
- Aperture: f5.6
- Shutter speed: 1/420 (as determined [Read More…]
Whitetail Doe On April 25
This Whitetail Doe was in a field that I know as “Dockery Field” which is at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
I had my camera and lens resting on a bean bag draped over the open window of my pickup.
Gear Used:
- Camera: Fujifilm X-T3
- Lens: Canon EF 100-400 mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS II (attached with a Fringer EF-FX Pro)
Technical:
- Location: Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge (Oklahoma)
- Date and Time Taken: April 25, 2010 (06:55 A. M.)
- Aperture Priority
- Aperture: f7.1
- Shutter speed: 1/340 (as determined by the camera)
- ISO: 3200
- White Balance: Auto
- Metering Mode: Multi
- Back-button Focus
- Single Point Continuous Auto Focus
- Exposure Compensation: 0
- Focal Length: 400 mm
- Processed With Luminar 4
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Whitetail Buck Growing New Antlers
I am seeing several Whitetail Bucks with new antler growth at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. I haven’t been able to photograph any yet but here is a photo of one I took a few years ago.
This Buck was with two other deer near the beginning of the paved section of the tour road (Sandtown). They stepped off of the road and into the trees when I first drove by, and I wasn’t able to get any photos. After reaching the end of the paved road, I came back by and the Deer were standing on the gravel section near Goss Slough. I stopped my pickup and got a few photos of the Buck.
When this Buck walked into the woods, I noticed it had a bad limp. I took several photos of its legs so that I could get a better look at them on my computer. I could see no visible signs of an injury.
I had my camera and lens resting on a bean bag draped over the open window of my pickup.
Gear Used:
- Camera: Canon 7D Mark 2
- Lens: Canon EF [Read More…]
Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Whitetail Bucks
I make lots of trips to the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma, but I also make trips to the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge (Oklahoma). I was at that refuge when they closed the campground because of COVID-19 in March 2020.
Here are a couple of Whitetail Bucks growing new antlers I photographed on one of my trips to the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge.
These Bucks were near the Doris Campground and I photographed them from inside my pickup. I had my camera and lens resting on a bean bag draped over the open window of my pickup.
Gear Used:
- Camera: Canon 7D
- Lens: Canon EF 500 mm f/4L IS
Technical: First Photo
- Location: Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge (Oklahoma)
- Date & Time Taken: April 19, 2012 (07:38 A.M.)
- Aperture Priority
- Aperture: f5.6
- Shutter speed: 1/1000 sec. (as determined by the camera)
- ISO: 320
- White Balance: Auto
- Metering Mode: Evaluative
- Exposure Compensation: -1/3
- Back-button Focus
- Single Point Continuous Auto Focus
- Focal Length: 500 mm
- Processed With Luminar 4
Whitetail Doe In Late March
This Whitetail Doe was standing near the auto tour road at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. She was on the backside of the Refuge in a field known as Dockery Field. I got several photos before she walked away.
I had my camera and lens resting on a bean bag draped over the open window of my pickup.
Gear Used:
- Camera: Fujifilm X-T3
- Lens: Canon EF 100-400 mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS II (attached with a Fringer EF-FX Pro)
Technical:
- Location: Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge (Oklahoma)
- Date and Time Taken: March 26, 2021 (07:28 A. M.)
- Aperture Priority
- Aperture: f5.6
- Shutter speed: 1/320 (as determined by the camera)
- ISO: 2500
- White Balance: Auto
- Metering Mode: Multi
- Back-button Focus
- Single Point Continuous Auto Focus
- Exposure Compensation: 0
- Focal Length: 400 mm
- Processed With Luminar 4
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Three Whitetail Deer In A Cornfield
These three Whitetail Deer in a cornfield were at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge has a cooperative agriculture system for farming. The Farmers leave some crops for the wildlife.
I spotted these deer while driving the auto tour road. They were between Tuff Pond and 4-Corners on the south side of the road. I had my camera and lens resting on a bean bag draped over the open window of my pickup. This is also the same area that I photographed a Coyote With A Snow Goose Wing.
Gear Used:
- Camera: Fujifilm X-T3
- Lens: Canon EF 100-400 mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS II (attached with a Fringer EF-FX Pro)
Technical:
- Location: Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge (Oklahoma)
- Date and Time Taken: March 4, 2021 (07:48 A. M.)
- Aperture Priority
- Aperture: f5.6
- Shutter speed: 1/210 (as determined by the camera)
- ISO: 2500
- White Balance: Auto
- Metering Mode: Multi
- Back-button Focus
- Single Point Continuous Auto Focus
- Exposure Compensation: 0
- Focal Length: 400 mm
- Processed With Luminar 4
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Whitetail Doe Running Past Me
I’m not sure what had this Whitetail Doe running in my direction, but she didn’t seem to care I was around. She wasn’t running hard and slowed to a walk after getting past me.
I photographed this Whitetail Doe while parked on the auto tour road at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. I had my camera and lens resting on a bean bag draped over the open window of my pickup.
Gear Used:
- Camera: Canon 7D Mark 2
- Lens: Canon EF 100-400 mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II
Technical:
- Location: Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge (Oklahoma)
- Date & Time Taken: February 24, 2019 (09:07 A.M.)
- Aperture Priority
- Aperture: f5.6
- Shutter speed: 1/1600 sec. (as determined by the camera)
- ISO: 800
- White Balance: Auto
- Metering Mode: Evaluative
- Exposure Compensation: +1/2
- Back-button Focus
- Single Point Continuous Auto Focus
- Focal Length: 400 mm
- Processed With Luminar 4
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Whitetail Doe Sniffing The Air
I photographed this Whitetail Doe sniffing the air while at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. She was trying to determine if I was a threat.
I parked on the auto tour road. I had my camera and lens resting on a bean bag draped over the open window of my pickup.
Gear:
- Camera: Canon EOS 7D Mark II
- Lens: Canon EF100-400 mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM
Technical:
- Location: Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge (Oklahoma)
- Date & Time Taken: March 17, 2019 (07:51 A.M.)
- Aperture Priority
- Aperture: f5.6
- Shutter speed: 1/400 sec. (as determined by the camera)
- ISO: 1000
- White Balance: Auto
- Metering Mode: Evaluative
- Exposure Compensation: 0.3
- Back-button Focus
- Single Point Continuous Auto Focus
- Focal Length: 400 mm
- Processed With Luminar 4
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A Whitetail Deer Drinking From The River
I believe this Whitetail Deer drinking from the river is a young Buck that has shed his antlers. This Deer was drinking from Reeves Slough which is at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
I was standing near the Phillip Parks Memorial Fishing Pier at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge. I was hand-holding my camera.
Gear Used:
- Camera: Fujifilm X-T3
- Lens: Canon EF 100-400 mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS II (attached with a Fringer EF-FX Pro)
Technical:
- Location: Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge (Oklahoma)
- Date and Time Taken: January 29, 2021 (08:55 A. M.)
- Aperture Priority
- Aperture: f5.6
- Shutter speed: 1/480 (as determined by the camera)
- ISO: 1000
- White Balance: Auto
- Metering Mode: Multi
- Back-button Focus
- Single Point Continuous Auto Focus
- Exposure Compensation: -0.33
- Focal Length: 400 mm
- Processed With Luminar 4
Photos Taken From Phillip Parks Memorial Fishing Pier:
Christmas Day Whitetail Buck
I was driving the back roads near Alma, Arkansas on Christmas Day back in 2007 when I saw this Whitetail Buck in a field. I took several photos before it left the field and went into the woods.
If I remember correctly, I got out of my pickup while hand-holding my camera and lens to get these photos.
Gear Used:
- Camera: Canon EOS 40D
- Lens: Canon EF 100-400 mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
Technical:
- Location: Arkansas
- Date & Time Taken: December 25, 2007 (08:28:32 A.M.)
- Aperture Priority
- Aperture: f7.1
- Shutter speed: 1/1250 sec. (as determined by the camera)
- ISO: 400
- Metering Mode: Evaluative
- Exposure Compensation: 0 EV
- Back-button Focus
- Single Point Continuous Auto Focus
- Focal Length: 400 mm
- Processed With Luminar 4