Few animals in North America are as easily recognized as the whitetail deer. Certainly anyone could identify the large white flag of a tail, which is often the only thing seen as the deer bounds off effortlessly over a log and into the woods.

Whitetails, the most widespread and elusive of deer, are known for their intelligence and superior senses. Living comfortably near humans from coast to coast, they prefer areas near the woods edge and like many other large mammals are most active when the sun is low. Before dusk the sun casts long shadows offering superb hiding places as the deer feed. The darkness can make spotting a whitetail difficult indeed, but sometimes one is lucky enough to see a big buck as he steps out of the "Evening Shadows."

- Rod Frederick