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Title: Newspaper says Peak Deer Movement is upon us...
Post by: Stig / Major Tom on October 08, 2021, 11:40:27 PM
OK, it is that time of year around here when I need to drop another 2 or 3 MPH off of my pre-dawn scooter cruising speed.
I spotted 2 deer's rumps yesterday just stepping off the road beside me. That's twice in 7 yrs in this spot....

I log them all in my head.

Not often they stick around until I get the camera out of my pocket....

a snap from a couple of years ago....
(https://i.postimg.cc/FKfKX2m3/DEERlike-2.jpg)

Stig
Deer story: A few years ago I was driving across a field to do some work on the orphan's cemetery in the back corner of the Children's Home property.
I flushed a small deer .....who ran towards the busy 4 lane blvd out front. He laid down again.... But way too close to that busy street.

I was concerned it was going to venture into that street. I circled from the front on foot, and before it could run I tossed a painter's canvas drop cloth over it. I picked it up ....quivering and making little noises, and carried it to the front seat of my truck. Drove it far back into the property and laid it in a depression in the grass. Pulled the drop cloth off, and awhile later saw the mom come out of the trees and lead it into the woods. Apparently they're taught to just stay put when scared and alone. Pretty weird - carrying a deer! :)
Title: Re: Newspaper says Peak Deer Movement is upon us...
Post by: rjs987 on October 09, 2021, 12:34:56 AM
On my trip to Arkansas end of last month I saw no less than 7 of those forest rats just along or crossing the campground road in Southern MO. At least one was a buck but a young one with very few points. Good thing the speed limit was only 25 and due to the sun in my eyes I was going much slower than even that.
Title: Re: Newspaper says Peak Deer Movement is upon us...
Post by: jermwars on October 09, 2021, 04:05:13 PM
The deer in my neighborhood are SOOO DOMESTICATED...

You can all but walk up to them with a fork and take a bite!

They dont really scatter when you drive by them either...just stand there in the yards lookin at ya :D

Im sure that makes them extra dangerous
Title: Re: Newspaper says Peak Deer Movement is upon us...
Post by: Neil955i on October 09, 2021, 04:29:03 PM
You have a good heart (Hart?) Stig. ??
Title: Re: Newspaper says Peak Deer Movement is upon us...
Post by: jermwars on October 09, 2021, 04:47:32 PM
Quote from: Neil955i on October 09, 2021, 04:29:03 PM
You have a good heart (Hart?) Stig. ??

niiice :D
Title: Re: Newspaper says Peak Deer Movement is upon us...
Post by: randyo on October 09, 2021, 05:37:55 PM
yes, because deer read newspapers and deer crossing signs