How did a deer(s) introduce themselves?
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From: Meeker, CO
Officer, this deer was not struck by a motor vehicle! It was taken with an 82 caliber self propelled actively guided subsonic projectile!
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From: Harrisburg,PA
I have hit many deer with my truck.. worst one was at about 50mph.. It put a little crack in my bumper but that was it..
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From: NorCal
A mature buck would do ya some damage at those unprotected corners where you've got what amount to shovels to lift the body up to the headlights and fenders. A centered hit, if the animal isn't facing or quartering away, would probably result in a busted grille when the head flops on the neck toward the vehicle. A smaller animal will go under, and put your brake lines, power steering hoses, and so on at risk, and might just jam up your steering for you.
We get to see lots of deer strikes here where I live. Crashes with elk, moose, cattle, and sometimes horses, too, but less often and in respectively decreasing frequency. Accordingly, quite a few of the truckers who run up and down the mountain have full coverage guards that are scary impressive when you see them coming at you on the highway.
Here in Colorado, last time I asked about it anyway, the DOW would gladly issue you a license for the critter you just bumped off for the customary license fee. If the animal isn't torn up too badly and is dressed out promptly, it's meat just like one you've shot except with more broken ribs. I've not hit a game animal with a vehicle, but if I do I'll look it over good to decide if I want it for the freezer.
We get to see lots of deer strikes here where I live. Crashes with elk, moose, cattle, and sometimes horses, too, but less often and in respectively decreasing frequency. Accordingly, quite a few of the truckers who run up and down the mountain have full coverage guards that are scary impressive when you see them coming at you on the highway.
Here in Colorado, last time I asked about it anyway, the DOW would gladly issue you a license for the critter you just bumped off for the customary license fee. If the animal isn't torn up too badly and is dressed out promptly, it's meat just like one you've shot except with more broken ribs. I've not hit a game animal with a vehicle, but if I do I'll look it over good to decide if I want it for the freezer.
In any case if I were to hit one of these here, yeah I think it'd take out the coil spring/shock or go under; at least for the same size one my boss hit. Incidentally, it did not survive.
So where are the pics of your guys' intro? hahaha (yea yeah i know what i owe on the WR's thread)
btw, this happened when still dark that morning. I despise my headlight housings!!!
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From: orangeville ontario
are your headlights on relays? they can make a noticeable difference sometime.
i don't know if this will show up since it is not my photo but i will try.
my aunt's boyfriends car after he hit a dear.
the dear
i don't know if this will show up since it is not my photo but i will try.
my aunt's boyfriends car after he hit a dear.
the dear
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From: NorCal
Amazing how much damage hitting an animal incurs.
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From: orangeville ontario
ya. thats why i want to make a big solid push bumper for my trucks. i know there is dear around.
that car was written of with the amount of damage that was done to it. i guess Subaru parts don't come cheap.
that car was written of with the amount of damage that was done to it. i guess Subaru parts don't come cheap.