{"id":6332,"date":"2012-10-12T03:55:39","date_gmt":"2012-10-12T09:55:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/?p=6332"},"modified":"2026-02-25T15:29:41","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T21:29:41","slug":"mule-deer-buck-on-antelope-island","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/2012\/10\/12\/mule-deer-buck-on-antelope-island\/","title":{"rendered":"Mule Deer Buck On Antelope Island"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Two days ago while looking for birds to photograph on Antelope Island State Park<\/span><\/a> this Mule Deer buck came into view. Their velvet is gone from their antlers and rut will soon be in full swing.<\/p>\n

Last year every time I saw two bucks fighting they were too far away to get presentable images, maybe this year the action will happen a little closer.<\/p>\n

\"MuleMule Deer on a rocky hillside – Nikon D300, f6.3, 1\/2000, ISO 640, Nikkor 200-400mm VR with 1.4x TC at 200mm, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

There are many older bucks on the island with larger racks but I think this Muley is quite regal looking and this buck won’t stop here.<\/p>\n

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

Mia<\/p>\n

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

Two days ago while looking for birds to photograph on Antelope Island State Park this Mule Deer (Odocoileus hemionus) buck came into 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