They are! What about the baby deer (fawn) that walked into the LION enclosure at the zoo recently? I always thought that prey could instinctively smell predators, but maybe the young one hadn’t learned how to avoid predators, yet. But they DO know to freeze, to be silent and still.
Llewellenbruce over 14 years ago
Hunters falling out of tree stands is the number one cause of death or injury.
margueritem over 14 years ago
I heard a story about that from one of my customers when I was still working. He’s still in a wheel chair…
wicky over 14 years ago
And God smiles.
Larry Miller Premium Member over 14 years ago
And shooting themselves climbing to or from the stand is probably close behind falling in the stats.
(I live in a rural area and can almost see stands from my house)
Digital Frog over 14 years ago
If the deer were any smarter, they’d each take out one of the poles…
bald over 14 years ago
it can’t really be considered a sport until the deer can shoot back
Ashrey over 14 years ago
Reminds me that the Fort Hood shooter is now paralyzed…. poetic justice.
Cameloo over 14 years ago
What would happen if another hunter shot at the deer under the stand?
COWBOY7 over 14 years ago
This one is priceless! Now if they figure out how to take the ladder away…………………………………………
Dry and Dusty Premium Member over 14 years ago
I have to send this one to my deer hunting male co-workers.! Perfect!
lfanterickson over 14 years ago
Lonewolf (funny this is the second comment of yours I’ve followed up today!), I think they’ve already hidden the ladder. I don’t see it here.
noreenklose over 14 years ago
@whmill— Who ever said deer were dumb animals???
They are! What about the baby deer (fawn) that walked into the LION enclosure at the zoo recently? I always thought that prey could instinctively smell predators, but maybe the young one hadn’t learned how to avoid predators, yet. But they DO know to freeze, to be silent and still.
CoBass over 14 years ago
@whmlll The ladder the hunter used to get up into the stand.
Or am I missing your point?