{"id":6144,"date":"2012-09-21T06:16:38","date_gmt":"2012-09-21T12:16:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/?p=6144"},"modified":"2026-03-01T06:29:54","modified_gmt":"2026-03-01T12:29:54","slug":"the-pronghorn-are-in-rut-on-antelope-island-sp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/2012\/09\/21\/the-pronghorn-are-in-rut-on-antelope-island-sp\/","title":{"rendered":"Pronghorn Are In Rut On Antelope Island SP"},"content":{"rendered":"

Early last week I thought that the Pronghorn bucks on Antelope Island State Park<\/span><\/a> might be in rut, later in the week a buck’s behavior confirmed that they are. For the next few weeks it\u00a0ought to be more fun than usual photographing them.<\/p>\n

\"PronghornPronghorn does – Nikon D300, f6.3, 1\/2500, ISO 640, +0.3 EV, Nikkor 200-400mm VR with 1.4x TC at 285mm, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

There were several does in the harem…<\/p>\n

\"PronghornPronghorn yearling nibbling on Mullein- Nikon D300, f6.3, 1\/2000, ISO 640, +0.3 EV, Nikkor 200-400mm VR with 1.4x TC at 400mm, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

Plus a few young Pronghorn…<\/p>\n

\"PronghornPronghorn keeping an eye on his harem – Nikon D300, f6.3, 1\/2500, ISO 640, +0.3 EV, Nikkor 200-400mm VR with 1.4x TC at 400mm, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

And this buck who kept a close eye on his harem.<\/p>\n

\"AlertAlert 1st year Pronghorn – Nikon D300, f6.3, 1\/2000, ISO 640, +0.3 EV, Nikkor 200-400mm VR with 1.4x TC at 328mm, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

The fawns born this spring have sure grown a lot yet they are still pretty darn cute.<\/p>\n

\"BuckAlert Pronghorn buck – Nikon D300, f6.3, 1\/2000, ISO 640, +0.3 EV, Nikkor 200-400mm VR with 1.4x TC at 350mm, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

Pronghorn bucks expend a lot of energy during the rut keeping the does in his harem close to him and by fending off the other\u00a0males.<\/p>\n

\"PronghornPronghorn buck running by – Nikon D300, f6.3, 1\/2000, ISO 640, +0.3 EV, Nikkor 200-400mm VR with 1.4x TC at 350mm, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

When one of the does or fawns breaks loose from the harem the buck will chase after them to get them back into the herd.<\/p>\n

\"PronghornPronghorn buck chasing his harem – Nikon D300, f6.3, 1\/2000, ISO 640, +0.3 EV, Nikkor 200-400mm VR with 1.4x TC at 350mm, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

I think it is awesome to watch the powerful muscles of Pronghorn as they run,\u00a0they are the fastest land mammal in North America.<\/p>\n

\"BuckBuck running after his harem – Nikon D300, f6.3, 1\/1600, ISO 640, +0.3 EV, Nikkor 200-400mm VR with 1.4x TC at 350mm, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

When this buck’s harem ran across the road he followed them close on their heels.<\/p>\n

My mother’s visit went great, she saw many lifer birds and wild animals, she loved seeing Utah and spending time with me. I hated to see her leave.<\/p>\n

I’ll be slowly catching up on viewing your blogs and images and replying to the wonderful comments you have left here while I was enjoying her company.<\/p>\n

Life is<\/em> good.<\/p>\n

Mia<\/p>\n

Click here<\/span><\/a> to see more of my Pronghorn photos plus facts and information about this species.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Early last week I thought that the Pronghorn bucks on Antelope Island State Park might be in rut, later in the week a buck’s behavior confirmed that they 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