Mule Deer Rut

Early in my recent Waterton Canyon hikes, it was evident that the Mule Deer were also in their rut. A few, single does were seen, but most of the deer were in groups of 2-8 does and a nearby buck. Here are a few images of the Mule Deer that I captured on my hikes into the canyon:

Mule Deer buck

Mule Deer buck

Mule Deer buck

Mule Deer buck

Mule Deer buck

Photographic Equipment Used:

  • Canon 7D body
  • Canon EF 100mm-400mm f/4.5-f/5.6 IS lens
  • Handheld, with IS “On”
  • ISO 400
  • Aperture f/5.0 to f/5.6
  • Shutter 1/250 sec. to 1/400 sec.

 

 

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