Request To Drivers

MsDemeanor · 11-12-2010, 01:08 AM

We have deer all over our hillside town. There are deer trails just a few feet from our back deck, so we see them day in and day out. They walk down the street in the middle of the day, and hang in yards and driveway. Most of the time they get out of the way of cars, but sometimes I have to stop, roll down the window, and talk sweetly to them to get them to move. It would never occur to me to honk or flash my lights; sweet talk does the trick.

Side story. We tend toward only deer-resistant plants in non-fenced areas, because anything else becomes an all-they-can-eat buffet. One afternoon several of us were out putting in new plants in our front yards. An older doe strolled up the middle of the street, stopping at each yard and having a long careful look around to see what we were all planting. I'm quite sure that she was taking notes!!!

suebee · 11-17-2010, 11:39 PM

So we're coming home tonight and there are two pick-up trucks pulled over on the opposite side of the road from me with their flashers on. One was still facing oncoming traffic with it's headlights on, so I had a little trouble seeing. I slowed down and glanced over to see if everything was okay. I looked back at the road just in time to see a dead deer in front of me in the middle of my lane. No time to avoid it, so I had to run over it. As soon as I could I pulled off the road and we both took a deep breathe. We agreed that we should go back and take the deer off the road so nobody else would run over it. There were five people just milling around and nobody took the time to haul the carcass off of the road. WTF? Tomorrow my partner is going to see if there is any damage to the underside of the car - and since we really like our garagists, she's going to have it washed first.....because it will be n-a-s-t-y by tomorrow!

If you hit something and can do so safely - PLEASE remove the carcass from the road - or at least signal oncoming traffic! It could save someone else from having an accident. Like ME!

Gaige · 09-27-2011, 10:27 AM

I thought I would resurrect this thread since it’s about that time for the deer’s Fall breeding season. They’ll be moving about more than usual in the upcoming months. Just a reminder. They travel in family groups and single file so just because one passed safely in front of you does not mean the danger has been avoided. Be alert while driving and use highbeams at night when possible. I also have a request. Please don’t post about wildlife that you’ve hit or seen hit. I’d rather not know. Tips and strategies on avoiding a collision with wildlife are encouraged. Have a safe Fall.

suebee · 09-27-2011, 10:41 AM

Thanks for bumping this. I have to drive a couple of hours through the northern Maine woods tonight, and it's a great reminder for me.

11-12-2010, 01:08 AM	#1
MsDemeanor Member How Do You Identify?: queer stone femme Relationship Status: Happily married to MisterMeanor, the man of my dreams Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 703 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 165 Thanked 1,852 Times in 511 Posts Rep Power: 2698180	We have deer all over our hillside town. There are deer trails just a few feet from our back deck, so we see them day in and day out. They walk down the street in the middle of the day, and hang in yards and driveway. Most of the time they get out of the way of cars, but sometimes I have to stop, roll down the window, and talk sweetly to them to get them to move. It would never occur to me to honk or flash my lights; sweet talk does the trick. Side story. We tend toward only deer-resistant plants in non-fenced areas, because anything else becomes an all-they-can-eat buffet. One afternoon several of us were out putting in new plants in our front yards. An older doe strolled up the middle of the street, stopping at each yard and having a long careful look around to see what we were all planting. I'm quite sure that she was taking notes!!! __________________ artisan jewelry jewelry gallery

09-27-2011, 10:41 AM	#4
suebee Member How Do You Identify?: TOWANDA! Preferred Pronoun?: Queen Bee Relationship Status: Good 'n married. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Eastern Canada. But if I make a wrong turn at the lights I get stopped by a border guard. Posts: 1,499 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,355 Thanked 2,756 Times in 820 Posts Rep Power: 16450092	*Thanks for bumping this. I have to drive a couple of hours through the northern Maine woods tonight, and it's a great reminder for me.* __________________ "Compassion, in which all ethics must take root, can only attain its full breadth and depth if it embraces all living creatures and does not limit itself to mankind." -Albert Schweitzer

11-17-2010, 11:39 PM	#2
suebee Member How Do You Identify?: TOWANDA! Preferred Pronoun?: Queen Bee Relationship Status: Good 'n married. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Eastern Canada. But if I make a wrong turn at the lights I get stopped by a border guard. Posts: 1,499 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,355 Thanked 2,756 Times in 820 Posts Rep Power: 16450092	So we're coming home tonight and there are two pick-up trucks pulled over on the opposite side of the road from me with their flashers on. One was still facing oncoming traffic with it's headlights on, so I had a little trouble seeing. I slowed down and glanced over to see if everything was okay. I looked back at the road just in time to see a dead deer in front of me in the middle of my lane. No time to avoid it, so I had to run over it. As soon as I could I pulled off the road and we both took a deep breathe. We agreed that we should go back and take the deer off the road so nobody else would run over it. There were five people just milling around and nobody took the time to haul the carcass off of the road. WTF? Tomorrow my partner is going to see if there is any damage to the underside of the car - and since we really like our garagists, she's going to have it washed first.....because it will be n-a-s-t-y by tomorrow! If you hit something and can do so safely - PLEASE remove the carcass from the road - or at least signal oncoming traffic! It could save someone else from having an accident. Like ME!

09-27-2011, 10:27 AM	#3
Gaige Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Stone Butch Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: above my boots Posts: 2,097 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,649 Thanked 3,755 Times in 1,171 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	I thought I would resurrect this thread since it’s about that time for the deer’s Fall breeding season. They’ll be moving about more than usual in the upcoming months. Just a reminder. They travel in family groups and single file so just because one passed safely in front of you does not mean the danger has been avoided. Be alert while driving and use highbeams at night when possible. I also have a request. Please don’t post about wildlife that you’ve hit or seen hit. I’d rather not know. Tips and strategies on avoiding a collision with wildlife are encouraged. Have a safe Fall.