Answer by Sean Wilson for Things to consider when approaching deer
The biggest things are scent, movement and not seeing what the deer can see. Most people trying to approach a deer are not seeing the forest, field, meadow or whatever, as the deer sees it. Crouch down...
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There are three things deer will pick up onSound - Especially sharp sounds like leaves crunching and twigs snapping are the worst. Movement - Deer see movement pretty well and will alert on it. Move...
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You should consider that an angry or surprised deer can decide to attack. Deer kill people, excluding the 120 to 200 or so by auto accident in the US, deer also kill by attacking. reference1reference2...
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The animal may startle causing harm to itself or others.For example Nature Workshops says:Wild animals that have been approached too closely, have:Been startled and run into traffic where they have...
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I often approach deer to see how near I can get and to watch them (just for fun - not to hunt). I take care for the wind and of course to be silent enough. What else should one consider...
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