White-tailed Deer of Minnesota, Bucks, Hard Antlered, Standing

Even though I considered myself knowledgeable about the White-tailed Deer rut, during the week I spent photographing White-tailed Deer along the Mississippi River in Minnesota I saw more rut activity than I had seen in the last forty years. And learned more about White-tailed Deer than what I "thought" I knew. In short, it is worth one's time to slow down and watch what is going on around them in the natural world. Take a week, and have a seat in a Mississippi bottom. You'll be glad you did!

This buck White-tailed Deer is not that well-hid, but was never seen by the passing hiker in the background. Most deer will hold still as it is their best camouflage. Well, hold still until they know they are spotted. Then off they go!

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This buck White-tailed Deer is not that well-hid, but was never seen by the passing hiker in the background. Most deer will hold still as it is their best camouflage. Well, hold still until they know they are spotted. Then off they go!

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Tracey Harmon Photography

White-tailed Deer of Minnesota, Bucks, Hard Antlered, Standing