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.
Alberta's mule deer have some of the largest body weights found anywhere, averaging nearly 250 pounds and can exceed 300 and, they have antlers to match. Most noted for their incredible mass and dark coloration, a large percentage of the antlers also sport non-typical points.