Whitetail Deer
The white‑tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) is the most widespread deer in North America. Mature bucks weigh 200–300 lbs and stand 2.5–3 ft at the shoulder, while does weigh 90–200 lbs. Both sexes have white bellies and rumps, white rings around the eyes and
Mule Deer
The mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus) is named for its oversized ears—about three‑quarters the length of its head—that resemble those of a mule. The coat is reddish‑brown in summer and turns brownish-grey in winter; a distinctive white rump patch and narrow white
Roosevelt Elk
Roosevelt elk (Cervus canadensis roosevelti) are the largest‑bodied elk subspecies, inhabiting the temperate rainforests of the Pacific Northwest. They have heavier bodies and broader, palmated antlers than their Rocky Mountain cousins. Bulls often exceed 1,000 pounds
Rocky Mountain Elk
The Rocky Mountain elk (Cervus canadensis nelsoni) is one of North America’s most iconic big‑game animals. Mature bulls stand up to 60 inches at the shoulder and may weigh as much as 750 pounds, while cows weigh around 500 pounds. Bulls carry the largest antlers of
Dall’s Sheep
Dall’s sheep (Ovis dalli) are thin‑horn mountain sheep found in Alaska and the mountainous northwest of Canada. Rams weigh 73–113 kg and ewes 46–50 kg; males carry massive amber horns that flare and curl, whereas ewes have slender horns. Their coats are bright w
Stone’s Sheep
Stone’s sheep (Ovis dalli stonei) is a thinhorn sheep found in the remote mountains of northern British Columbia and the southern Yukon. Adult rams weigh 150–250 pounds (68–113 kg) and stand 3–4 feet (0.9–1.2 m) at the shoulder. Colouration varies from nearly
Desert Bighorn Sheep
The desert bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis nelsoni) inhabits the arid mountains of the American Southwest and northern Mexico. Rams typically weigh more than 200 pounds (91 kg) and are recognised by their massive brown horns, which curl back over the ears, down past the
California Bighorn Sheep
California bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis californiana) are a subspecies of thinhorn sheep native to western North America. Rams weigh about 180–220 pounds (81–100 kg) and sport heavy, flaring horns; the horns and skull of a mature ram can weigh almost 30 pounds on
Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep
The Rocky Mountain bighorn (Ovis canadensis canadensis) is North America’s largest wild sheep. Rams weigh more than 250 pounds and have massive brown horns that curl back over the ears and spiral forward; the horns alone may weigh 30 pounds. Ewes are smaller, with sho
Axis Deer (Chital)
Also known as chital or spotted deer, the axis deer (Axis axis) is a medium‑sized deer recognised by its reddish‑brown coat covered in white spots that persist year‑round. Males are larger than females, standing 75–100 cm at the shoulder and weighing 65–85 kg,
