“Celebrity” mule deer buck sniffs the air
A massive mule deer buck uses the flemen response to smell nearby does. (© Tony’s Takes)
A massive mule deer buck uses the flemen response to smell nearby does. (© Tony’s Takes)

This big boy has become quite popular of late at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge.

His massive rack with a cool drop tine make him stand out among the other big boys. Photographers have taken notice with many clamoring for a good look at him.

He has gotten wary of all the attention and is now keeping his distance more than in the past. I captured this shot of him last weekend as he demonstrated the flehmen response, undoubtedly trying to get a better whiff of the nearby does.

A massive mule deer buck uses the flemen response to smell nearby does. (© Tony’s Takes)
A massive mule deer buck uses the flemen response to smell nearby does. (© Tony’s Takes)

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