Odocoileus virginianus
White-tailed deer have long been hunted as game, for pure sport and for their commodities. In Mesoamerica, white-tailed deer ("Odocoileus virginianus") was hunted from very early times. Rites and rituals in preparation for deer hunting, and in celebration for an auspicious hunt are still practiced in area today. Modern hunters ask the underworld earth lords for permission to hunt, and some deer rites take place in caves.