I saw three bucks together on a walk the other day. At first I thought they were going to spar but they didn’t. Someone told me that some yearling and less dominant bucks will form bachelor packs. Another time years ago I saw three bucks together but when their antlers were still in velvet, not during peak rut. The bucks in the photo look pretty good size though.

Edited to add: Beautiful photo. Thank you for these stunning autumn visuals each day!

You're welcome.

By the way, I adore your DU name, 10 Turtle Day.

I was looking for those colors printed on paper!

but I catch entire herds of deer in my yard occasionally! They like eating the tulips.

Thanks for posting, Niagara! K&R.

The squirrels use the sidewalk too.

bucks together all the time around here.

Many thanks!