Stalking the elusive stag of Lodi Lake
Photo chief braves the wilds of Lodi in search of danger
Dan Evans/News-Sentinel
Stalking the elusive stag of Lodi Lake
A doe grooms a fawn in the Lodi Lake nature area early Friday, Nov. 2, 2012. Several people have reported encountering an aggressive buck in the area.
Dan Evans/News-Sentinel
Stalking the elusive stag of Lodi Lake
A fawn and a doe look toward the nearby path as morning walkers pass by chatting in the Lodi Lake nature area early Friday, Nov. 2, 2012. Several people have reported encountering an aggressive buck in the area.
Dan Evans/News-Sentinel
Stalking the elusive stag of Lodi Lake
From the tops of trees a gray squirrel drops nuts in the Lodi Lake nature area early Friday, Nov. 2, 2012. Several people have reported encountering an aggressive buck in the area.
Dan Evans/News-Sentinel
Stalking the elusive stag of Lodi Lake
Deer gather to eat and groom across a meadow in the Lodi Lake nature area early Friday, Nov. 2, 2012. Several people have reported encountering an aggressive buck in the area.
Dan Evans/News-Sentinel
Stalking the elusive stag of Lodi Lake
Three deer, visible from across the meadow, lie down in the tall grass in the Lodi Lake nature area early Friday, Nov. 2, 2012. Several people have reported encountering an aggressive buck in the area.
Dan Evans/News-Sentinel
Stalking the elusive stag of Lodi Lake
Mule deer groom themselves at the edge of a meadow in the Lodi Lake nature area early Friday, Nov. 2, 2012. Several people have reported encountering an aggressive buck in the area.
Dan Evans/News-Sentinel
Stalking the elusive stag of Lodi Lake
A deer grazes through the overgrowth in the Lodi Lake nature area early Friday, Nov. 2, 2012. Several people have reported encountering an aggressive buck in the area.
Dan Evans/News-Sentinel
Stalking the elusive stag of Lodi Lake
Two sets of eyes reflect the beam of a flashlight, glowing like orbs in darkness in the Lodi Lake nature area early Friday, Nov. 2, 2012. Several people have reported encountering an aggressive buck in the area.
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Ron Werner posted at 10:30 pm on Mon, Nov 5, 2012.
I think the buck is upset with all the inconsiderate dog owners who take their pets into the nature area. There are no less than 4 "no dogs allowed" signs at the entrance. Dogs are really smart animals, too bad they pick stupid people to be their guardians.
cindy hernandez posted at 9:28 am on Sat, Nov 3, 2012.
My sister and I went early in the morning to see the deer. They were beautiful. Felt like the mountains so quite. Then the loud walkers came by some with dogs. We were transported back to Lodi. Hoping no harms the buck. Let nature do her thing.
Roline Rodriguez posted at 9:26 am on Sat, Nov 3, 2012.
OMG!!! LOL!!! Mule Deer???? [wink] Better learn what kind of deer Calif. has! Mule deer are in Nevada, Montana, Colorado, etc. If there was a muley at Lodi Lake you would have every hunter there just to see it!!![lol]