Moose (Alces alces) The largest deer species in North America. Males can weigh over 1,500 pounds and stand 6-7 feet tall at the shoulder.
Elk (Cervus canadensis) Second-largest deer, also called "wapiti." Males weigh up to 1,100 pounds, with impressive antlers.
Mule Deer (Odocoileus hemionus) Named for their large ears, resembling a mule’s. Found in the western U.S., they can weigh over 300 pounds.
White-Tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) The most widespread deer in America. Males (bucks) weigh up to 300 pounds.
Caribou (Rangifer tarandus) Found in Alaska, caribou are large migratory deer. Weigh between 200-600 pounds.
Black-Tailed Deer (Odocoileus hemionus columbianus) A subspecies of mule deer, native to the Pacific Northwest. Bucks weigh up to 200 pounds.
Sitka Black-Tailed Deer (Odocoileus hemionus sitkensis) Smaller than other deer, native to Alaska and Canada. Weigh around 80-120 pounds.
Key Deer (Odocoileus virginianus clavium) The smallest white-tailed deer subspecies. Found in the Florida Keys, weighing 55-80 pounds.