Mule deer's breeding season is underway. During this period, the bucks have terrific battles in which the antlers are used almost exclusively. Bucks that are evenly matched in size and strength may fight until almost exhausted before one or the other is the victor. It is difficult to say what happened to this buck but he is definitely handicapped when it comes to fighting.
See Journal notes
https://inaturalist.ca/journal/larryhalverson/28965-mule-deer-rut
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