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I used to commute on a highway that ran close to a river, and purchased those little deer whistles that stick on the front bumper—they made a dramatic difference.
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Oh good grief. Damn deer... I have them everywhere. LOL
I actually love deer and have a small herd that is so used to people they come right up to my front porch where I'm standing. (And yes, I am one of those weirdos who will carry on a "conversation" with them while they're there...lol) They have always been around the house, and I know firsthand what a danger they can be to drivers and such. I have a hard time keeping them from jumping off the bank onto the hood of my car when I go down my driveway. I also had one run out into the road, halt about the same time I braked, and then run head first into the driver side door of my completely still truck, almost knocking the side mirror off. Luckily the deer was ok. I've heard those little deer whistle things do work well. I haven't tried one yet though. Oh, and we also have to worry about bear incidents. Two cars were totalled just last week in two seperate run-ins with bears. One of the bears survived, but the other didn't. ![]() Be cautious, be observant, and stay safe out there y'all. ![]() |
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I was involved in a deer strike several years ago. Saw the first deer run in front of my truck. I had just enough time to think and be grateful I had not it until I heard a loud thud. A deer had run into my truck broadside; smearing blood, fur and mud from headlight to taillights too causing $6,000 damages. I was very lucky that night. Last weekend I saw a 6 pt buck not 30 feet away in the neighbor's yard. It was beautiful. I called to it, he looked up and then dashed away.
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I've heard good things about the deer whistles too. Also - do not flash your lights!!! They may see their own shadow and run right in front of you. I don't recommend turning your lights off just for your own safety. I suggest laying on the horn - and I mean laying on it for several seconds as you slow your vehicle down. They'll run away from the sound of your horn. Also, if you see a deer xing sign it's there for a reason - slow down and pay close attention. Be safe y'all
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Thanks to those who responded and especially to those that added more suggestions. I have never heard of a deer whistle but I'm going to look into them now. Although, even with the whistle I'll still scan the sides of the parkway as I do now. Safe travels everyone and keep an eye out for wildlife.
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![]() interesting thread..........
being the professional driver i am .... lol Yep have to admit....... i am guilty of runnin over 2 bucks a few yrs back. during this time of yr. i slowed down, blew the horn .. and well instead of darting bk off into the woods they just well.. jumped out in front of me instead. I am trained NOT to swirve .... but just hold my wheel straight..... i could kill myself if I did. and or cuz myself injuries and not to mention a lot of $$ in truck or frieght damages... and sometimes I haul haz mat loads. sooooooo im sorry and have remorse for hitting them deer. But...... anyways....... stay safe out there.
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On another note Deer carry ticks which carry Lyme's disease so I wouldn't get too close to them. I had many deer in KCMO when I lived there. they were everywhere especially in the country where I lived so yes be very careful not to hit one!!
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I saw the deer whistlers at auto zone for $6.99 I believe. What's the saying... an ounce of prevention.... might save your car/life
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If you are driving and there is a car stopped in the road in front of you, do NOT hit your gas and go around said car. God help the fool who did this years ago. I had stopped for the buck that was on the side of the road. He was not moving and neither was I. But the truck coming up behind me chose go faster and go around me. Yeah, and the buck chose to cross the road. That truck hit its breaks so fast. The buck got across the road just barely.
Also a deer may veer back the way it came and then turn back towards the road again. Some times they run next to the road and bob and weave for awhile. And deer can be in residential areas especially this time of year
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