Back-tail Doe is a photograph by Robert Bales which was uploaded on November 27th, 2011.
Back-tail Doe
A black-tail or mule deer found in the Yellowstone National Park.
Mule deer, also known as black-tail deer, are ideally suited to the rugged... more
by Robert Bales
Title
Back-tail Doe
Artist
Robert Bales
Medium
Photograph - Photo
Description
A black-tail or mule deer found in the Yellowstone National Park.
Mule deer, also known as black-tail deer, are ideally suited to the rugged slopes of the Rocky Mountains. A large number inhabit the park in summer, but most migrate to lower elevations, or winter range outside the park in the winter. Like the elk and bison, mule deer were reduced to dangerously low numbers in the mid-nineteenth century due to over-hunting. At the turn of the century, Yellowstone served as a sanctuary and continues to protect them from hunters within the parks boundaries
Not seen a lot in Yellowstone, but can be found in many locations. Most often seen along the Madison River and in the Mammoth Hot Springs area. They are often seen in the Blacktail area between Mammoth and Tower Jct
Uploaded
November 27th, 2011
