Wildlife and Other Sightings: Mule Deer

July 27, 2012 Posted by: BW - Mather District Volunteer Interpretive Ranger
Mule Deer
July 2012

Deer antlers

Antlers on Mule Deer (Odocoilus hemionus) bucks are approaching full size but still have the fuzzy velvet skin on their antlers. This "velvet" will be rubbed off by September and the bucks will use them to contend with other males during the early winter mating season.

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Last updated: September 26, 2012

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