Leading the Buck

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Comments

Yves Langlois

Like so much the motion of the lady here. It sure accompagny very well. Thanks for the explanation. Glad to learn that the doe is taking part in the ritual.

Debra Plett

Thanks Yves. The rut is pretty much over in my area and the colder temperatures have set in. Usually the deer move deeper into the bush at this point.

Dennis Smith

Great sharp action photo. It seems that there is something universal about both the 'tease' and the 'frustration'. :)

Debra Plett

Agreed 👍. Thx very much Dennis.

Description
In the past I had thought that the buck was putting the moves on the doe. However, I recently read that a doe will use various techniques of vocalizations, deposit scents and lead the buck on a chase before the mating process. Here she was having a great time leading the buck.
Taken By
Debra Plett
Taken On
December 2, 2025
Tagged
white tailed deer doe buck mating process birds hill park manitoba animal mammal wildlife antelope vertebrate terrestrial_animal white-tailed_deer
Assignments
Wildlife Parks Provinces
  • Focal: 600
  • Lens Model: Sony FE 200–600mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G)
  • Shutter speed: 0.0025 sec
  • Aperture: f/ 6.3

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