I have hunted Mulies my whole life. But had never seen a Whitetail outside the pages of Field and Stream. I knew they ranged into some of our "play" areas, but had not happened upon them.
Then a few years ago we were camping near Deadwood Res, when a doe ran from the waters edge and down the road in front of the truck.
I told the kids to check out the Whitetail with its flag waving over its butt. Then it started stotting just like any mule deer I ever saw.
I assume it was a hybrid.