RE: Deer FAQs (Wuz: Deer woes)

["Rob Winchell" <rbw@avs.com>]

> > As a longtime veteran of the deer wars, it occurs to me that about this
> > time every year, there are at least a few list members who can offer
> > common-sense advice regarding looking out for deer and avoiding
> > customizing your Audi when you do spot them.
>
>  Just a comment. Those "deer whistles" that are available in the USofA
> are, in my opinion, 100% worthless. Had them on my truck and so did my
> dad. He hit a deer, I managed to miss a deer only because the threshold
> lockup of my rear tires (no load, light rear) scared it off the road. So
> don't waste your money, besides, they look stupid.

I agree deer whistles are useless.

The only thing I found of use is this: On rural roads (or where there aren't
other houses/cars around) I honk my horn every once in a while. I found that
this usually makes deer (and other animals) look up and you can see their
eyes at least. I know there is a chance of scaring the animal into jumping
or something, but this has worked for me a very well when driving in Upstate
NY.


Rob Winchell
91 200Q