The Rut

The whitetail deer breeding season, known as the rut, is currently happening in our neighborhood. There was a warm rain falling all day and I found this buck during my daily drive around our property.

The buck was paying more attention to chasing other deer and didn't have any problems with me following him with my truck. This buck looked very stiff when it walked and then I discovered a large wound behind his shoulder. This injury may have happened during a fight with another buck.