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The sunrise illuminates a mule deer bucks antlers while he stands behind a fallen dead tree near Fort Davis Texas USA. A dominant male such as this one will breed many females while a lesser or younger buck will breed few if any does.
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Over the years he will shed his antlers and get larger until he reaches full maturity, then will start declining antler quality. The west Texas mule deer is a smaller sub species, Odocoileus hemionus crooki, tending to have smaller bodies and antlers.

Deer, both muledeer and whitetail roam the mountains of west Texas. The Davis Mountains host a wide variety of flora and fauna. Located near Fort Davis, Marfa, McDonald Observatory, and the Hobby Eberly Telescope there is much to see and do in the area.

https://www.nwf.org/Educational-Resources/Wildlife-Guide/Mammals/Mule-Deer

"Between November and February (depending on the locality), bucks that are evenly matched in size and strength engage in battles for t...

As an artist, I strive to capture the many wonders in nature. I have been honored to win many awards over the decades most often for my wildlife photography. I try and capture the beauty I see around me. I hope my photos allow you to recall the wonderful things that exist despite the tragedies we each may face. Just make it to another sunrise! Sunrises are signs of hope, when things are at their darkest there it is to bring hope. Enjoy nature and wildlife through the images I capture. Mule deer and whitetail deer are some of the creatures I enjoy studying and photographing. Beautiful mountains and canyons also catch the attention of my camera. As you look at my photos you will see a price for a picture. If you click on...