Tight back muscles are sometimes an indicator of imminent back pain. Other times, tightness is a chronic concern that can create worry and discomfort for a very long time-frame.
Mule deer range from 3 to 3-1/2 feet tall at the shoulder, 4-1/2 to 7 feet long and have a tail that is 5 to 8 inches long. They can weigh between 130-280 pounds. The female deer are smaller than the male.
Red Deer stags range in weight from 90 to 190 kg, measuring between 107 and 137 cm at the shoulder. The hinds (females) can weigh between 63 and 120 kg, and measure up to 122 cm at the shoulder.