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GoredHusker
Senior Contributor

Re: Your Likelihood Of Hitting A Deer

Considering the amount of deer I've hit or have run into me in a vehicle and the number of years I've been driving, I calculate the odds of me hitting a deer at 33%.  I'm an avid deer hunter, but I'm pretty sure I've killed more deer with a vehicle than with a gun.  My wife used to brag how she'd never hit a deer before she met me.  Well, she's killed more than her fair share with a vehicle since she's known me.  I bet I've killed a third of the deer with a vehicle during daylight hours.  I actually had one jump off of a bank above the road onto the hood of my pickup.  It's of little wonder why most of the semi's around these parts have those big bulky grill guards on them.  A friend of mine averages running at least one deer through his combine every two years.  Because of the amount of deer accidents, I absolutely refuse to ride my motorcycle at night. 

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Re: Your Likelihood Of Hitting A Deer

We are seeing a lot of dead deer in central Iowa from the midge fly virus. Anyone else seeing that? http://www.livingthecountrylife.com/blogs/betsys-backyard/2012/10/22/virus-killing-deer/

 

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k-289
Esteemed Advisor

Re: Your Likelihood Of Hitting A Deer

 Midge fly virus has taking a considerable toll in northeast Nebraska also ---have witnessed several carcasses in our range land and also had to play close attention for them while combining --- 

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Kay/NC
Honored Advisor

Re: If You Are Going To Hit A Deer

We see whole herds of them grazing the road shoulders here, and I have been lucky that none have bolted in front of me yet.  I do slow pretty quickly, and dim if I have time, too. 

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Re: Your Likelihood Of Hitting A Deer

for all you iowans I suggest sending a bill for your deductible to the dnr. I've heard they will pay it. Yep, that;'s what i would do!

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