I just enjoyed your story too much, Antler Eater; I had to go back and re-read it. I think these are two of the best sentences I've ever seen written:
His swollen neck tells me he is following powerful urges that he neither questions nor cares. He is unaware of his role in the great plan of the propagation of his species, but his ignorance does not diminish his instinctive enthusiasm.
Congrats again on the great buck, and for penning such an incredible story.