Naturally Speaking

 

November 9, 2017

Photo courtesy of Jerry Davis

The white-tailed deer mating season is undoubtedly the best time to be a deer viewer or photographer.  Bucks, in particular, are now most active, at nearly all times of the day and night. 

As they cast aside their usual caution and fear of humans, these males often hold their ground, particularly if there is a doe bedded in the vicinity.  Bucks are unlikely to leave unless the doe runs away.

In addition to being less cautious, bucks are commonly seen in open fields, as well as wooded areas, making viewing, photographing and capturing clear shots easier.  Deciduous vegetation is mostly c...



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