Why Some Whitetail Bucks Have Dark Antlers
I explain why some whitetail bucks have dark chocolate antlers. Learn what causes antler staining and what it tells you in the field.
Wildlife Photography
Cow Elk With Drooped Ears in Boxley Valley
A cow elk with drooped ears urinates in a foggy Boxley Valley field. I photographed her on a cool November morning as the herd moved through.
Cow Elk Nursing Her Calf on a Cool Morning
I photographed a cow elk nursing her calf in Boxley Valley, Arkansas, on a cool November morning. See my Wildlife and Photography Notes.
Bull Elk Tongue at Boxley Valley | Scent Checking Behavior
I photographed a Bull Elk in Boxley Valley showing its tongue during scent checking. Learn about this late rut behavior and photo setup.
Elk Behavior in Boxley Valley, Arkansas
I watched late-season elk behavior in Boxley Valley, Arkansas. See how bulls test cows during the November rut and my photography notes.
Bullfrog Sightings on a Cold November Morning
I found Bullfrogs active in cold weather at Sequoyah Refuge, Oklahoma. Read my Wildlife and Photography Notes from this chilly morning.
Eight-Legged Halloween: The Truth About Tarantulas
I photographed a tarantula up close to show why these Halloween icons deserve respect, not fear. Learn the real facts about tarantulas.
Aging White-tailed Doe at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
A close-up of an aging White-tailed Doe at Wichita Mountains reveals how deer show age and survive in Oklahoma’s wild refuge.