What ways do Bucks assert their dominance? 🦌⁣ A) Scent Marking (rubs and scrapes) ⁣ B) Sparring Displays ⁣ C) Breeding Season Cues ⁣ D) All of the above⁣ ⁣ According to @nationaldeerassociation research and deer science, bucks assert dominance primarily through scent marking (rubs and scrapes), sparring displays, and increased activity tied to breeding season cues. These behaviors help communicate a buck’s status to rivals and does, but dominance doesn’t always translate to monopolizing mating opportunities.