Because the rut runs much later is parts of the south ... In the mountain west, mule deer typically shed from January into March, but elk (which we will bring into the mix here because shed ...

There are two main types of deer native to Colorado: mule deer and white-tailed deer. The rut of both species typically peaks in mid to late November and can extend into late December in some areas.

Editor’s note: A version of this post was first published on March 30, 2022. The desert mule deer is a common sight in the Trans-Pecos region of west Texas, but when wildlife biologists ...