Hit A Deer
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From: Bellevue Washington
Hit A Deer
Luckily it wasn't with my vette, I don't pick that up until Monday at NCM 
. But it does have me second guessing if I ever want to drive it to work once I get it. Half my drive is backroads south of Columbus, Ohio.
....I had planned to go into work late today, because I had to get to the DMV to pay my taxes and get my vette tags (bought out of state from Les Stanford). For some stupid reason I decided I would go in like normal and just leave early and pick them up this afternoon.
I'm probably lucky because I had just passed a cop so I was already slowing down when the "not so little #$%er" jumped out in front of me
. If I was in my truck I may not have had much damage, but it got the hood and bumper of my wifes Honda pretty good. (I guess she'll think twice about switching me cars just because hers needed to be filled up with gas).
Tis the season, so if your out with your vette (or any vehicle) in deer country be careful, and if you like hunting, please come to Ohio and help thin the herd. I've seen lots already this year and I'll be out thinning more this weekend.
. But it does have me second guessing if I ever want to drive it to work once I get it. Half my drive is backroads south of Columbus, Ohio.....I had planned to go into work late today, because I had to get to the DMV to pay my taxes and get my vette tags (bought out of state from Les Stanford). For some stupid reason I decided I would go in like normal and just leave early and pick them up this afternoon.
I'm probably lucky because I had just passed a cop so I was already slowing down when the "not so little #$%er" jumped out in front of me
. If I was in my truck I may not have had much damage, but it got the hood and bumper of my wifes Honda pretty good. (I guess she'll think twice about switching me cars just because hers needed to be filled up with gas).Tis the season, so if your out with your vette (or any vehicle) in deer country be careful, and if you like hunting, please come to Ohio and help thin the herd. I've seen lots already this year and I'll be out thinning more this weekend.
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Originally Posted by Cinci92
Tis the season, so if your out with your vette (or any vehicle) in deer country be careful, and if you like hunting, please come to Ohio and help thin the herd. I've seen lots already this year and I'll be out thinning more this weekend.
Seriously, I'm amazed that people don't realize how "not nice and sweet" deer are. The herds don't get culled enough so disease is rampant, they are incredibly destructive and they are more agressive than people believe.
I'm glad you are ok.
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From: Weirsdale Florida
Oh baby, you are in for it now. The "Save Bambi" society is going to picket your house, you cars will be drenched in "symbolic blood" and your children subject to ridicule.
Is there such a society?
Is there such a society?
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From: Bellevue Washington
Originally Posted by possessed
Buck? How many points?
It happened at 5:45am and happened so fast I was thinking more about finding my insurance card for the cop than asking him for the meat, but my wife asked me the same question about keeping the deer (we both enjoy some tasty venison). Come to think of it that might have been the first question she asked me before "are you alright" (just kidding she asked about the car first then the deer).
The cop said he would take care of the deer, but when I drove by later that afternoon 5 buzzards were taken care of business. I think they call that the "circle of life".
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From: Franklin PA
I hit a deer going 60 MPH in my '96 Collector Edition. I pulled over, and was petrified to even look at the hood/roof. I discovered a scuff which took $5 of Polishing Compound and an hour to take out. A week later, I hit a deer going about 5-10 MPH in my Suburban. Didn't stop - Presumed it was a scuff or two or minor dent. Wrong. $2000 - Go Figure.
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From: san antonio tx
there is some question on how effective deer whistles are
but imho for a few dollars it might make a difference.
also when you see one deer, be on the lookout for the rest
of them.
but imho for a few dollars it might make a difference.
also when you see one deer, be on the lookout for the rest
of them.
Last edited by repete12; Oct 11, 2006 at 11:32 AM.
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From: NorCal
I've never run across (...so to speak...) deer while driving in California, but had a couple of them jump out of brush close to me on my drive home from Museum delivery a month ago. Wow, scary!
