Mike and the Deer

**schoeney** · 06-22-2009, 11:58 PM

I hope Mike chimes in to give us an update on his rcovery. His accident brought a question to my mind.

Do those deer warning whistles work? Maybe a better question is does anyone have any first hand knowledge of anyone hitting a deer with one or two of those things mounted on bike or a car?

I mounted two on my bike before my recent 1400 mile trip to Montana. One deer ran across the road about 100 yards in front of me...I am wondering if he heard the whistle and that is why he ran far ahead of me instead of right in front or on me?

rickyboy · 06-23-2009, 01:44 AM

If the deer do hear them and they spook,....that's the last thing I want them to do. I'd rather have them stand and listen as long as possible. Maybe run once I get there. If that makes any sense.

lonewolf · 06-23-2009, 02:10 AM

+1 i drive truck for a living. i dont want the deer to spook. would rather have them standing along the road.

**glwilson** · 06-23-2009, 06:30 AM

Me step-father hit a deer many years ago with those things attached to his front bumper. I used to have a picture showing all the damage to the truck -- and in the picture you can see the deer-whistle still on the bumper -- at least one of them.

So... in his situation it didn't keep the deer from jumping in front of him. He never bought any others after that.

sarge1057 · 06-23-2009, 06:34 AM

I don't know if they work or not , but all the deer I've hit were running as if being chased and weren't going to stop until they where out of danger. I did not have deer whistles on my truck.

**ringadingh** · 06-23-2009, 07:02 AM

Ive seen deer hit here with vehicles that have the whistles, They don't work at all as far as Im concerned.

ponch · 06-23-2009, 07:43 AM

Fred Rau, a motojournalist did an article on them a few years ago. Basically, deer hear in the same range we do, so if you or I can't hear it, they can't too. No, they don't work, it's a scam.

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Originally Posted by schoeney

I hope Mike chimes in to give us an update on his rcovery. His accident brought a question to my mind.

Do those deer warning whistles work? Maybe a better question is does anyone have any first hand knowledge of anyone hitting a deer with one or two of those things mounted on bike or a car?

I mounted two on my bike before my recent 1400 mile trip to Montana. One deer ran across the road about 100 yards in front of me...I am wondering if he heard the whistle and that is why he ran far ahead of me instead of right in front or on me?

pirate · 06-23-2009, 10:09 AM

From what I've read and heard about deer whistles, they don't work. I remember reading an article once that said they actually call the deer towards the whistle. Whether that's true or not, I don't know, but I don't really put a lot of faith in them.

redjay · 06-23-2009, 11:28 AM

I saw 3 deer on the way to work today only 50 feet from the 401, the busiest highway in Ontario. I am happy they just looked at me and did not move. I had already passed a deer carcase at the side of the road a few kilometres earlier. There seems to be a lot more in this area (Southern Ontario) this year. I have seen quite a few over the last 2 weeks.

macmac · 06-23-2009, 02:41 PM

There is Nothing made by man that will scare a deer away from the road, in such away that you don't even see the deer.

I have the blasted deer whistles on my van. They were just there when i bought it, and I see deer driving the van all the time.

So far as I can tell there is deer in all the lower 48, probably all of Canada and all Alaska.

I saw deer my self in 40 states of 40 states I rode thru. I saw the most in New York, with PA runner up, then Texas made 3rd with little deer.

I live in NH and so I have more time to see deer here, but a few years ago I saw the biggest buck I ever saw and it had antlers like a tree! I thought it was a x-mass joke as it was standing still right by the road, and didn't move when I stopped the van turned it and aimed the head lights on it for a good look.

After I had my look and a guffaw or 3, it turned and ran and then and only then did I know it was Real!

Around here no one worries about a deer, but because we have MOOSE! last week riding I saw 3, and one was crossing the road

bear · 06-23-2009, 03:53 PM

Deer wouldn't dare jump in front of a Cajun. They know we eat anything that walks, swims, flies, or breathe. And if we run out of animals we know how to turn vegans into PETA bread!!

patmahoney · 06-23-2009, 04:03 PM

A Saturn's encounter with a "baby" moose

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...d/DSCN1932.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...d/DSCN1933.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...d/DSCN1939.jpg

**Cajunrider** · 06-23-2009, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Bear - Member 00013

Deer wouldn't dare jump in front of a Cajun. They know we eat anything that walks, swims, flies, or breathe. And if we run out of animals we know how to turn vegans into PETA bread!!

You got it Bear!

ponch · 06-23-2009, 04:17 PM

When I was a kid, I saw the results of a tractor trailer hitting a bull moose. The damn animal flipped over the front and went through the cab. Lets just say the driver didn't make it.

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Originally Posted by PatrickM

A Saturn's encounter with a "baby" moose

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...d/DSCN1932.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...d/DSCN1933.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...d/DSCN1939.jpg

macmac · 06-23-2009, 06:43 PM

If you ask me PETA members are too pasty, and tatse like chalk and dirt mixed together.

06-22-2009, 11:58 PM	#1
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	Mike and the Deer I hope Mike chimes in to give us an update on his rcovery. His accident brought a question to my mind. Do those deer warning whistles work? Maybe a better question is does anyone have any first hand knowledge of anyone hitting a deer with one or two of those things mounted on bike or a car? I mounted two on my bike before my recent 1400 mile trip to Montana. One deer ran across the road about 100 yards in front of me...I am wondering if he heard the whistle and that is why he ran far ahead of me instead of right in front or on me? __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-23-2009, 01:44 AM	#2
rickyboy Top Contributor Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 108 Mile Ranch B.C. Canada Posts: 5,472	Mike and the Deer If the deer do hear them and they spook,....that's the last thing I want them to do. I'd rather have them stand and listen as long as possible. Maybe run once I get there. If that makes any sense. __________________ Nomad'a What ! "rickyboy" Richard Cole Canada West Region 108 Mile Ranch, British Columbia Canada Vulcan Bagger Assoc. #00722 Black 2006 Nomad https://cdn2.iconfinder.com/data/ico...Book_32x32.png
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06-23-2009, 02:10 AM	#3
lonewolf Advanced Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: central mn. Posts: 545	Mike and the Deer +1 i drive truck for a living. i dont want the deer to spook. would rather have them standing along the road. __________________ Kawanow # 370 2007 red and titanium nomad Darksider
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06-23-2009, 06:30 AM	#4
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Mike and the Deer Me step-father hit a deer many years ago with those things attached to his front bumper. I used to have a picture showing all the damage to the truck -- and in the picture you can see the deer-whistle still on the bumper -- at least one of them. So... in his situation it didn't keep the deer from jumping in front of him. He never bought any others after that. __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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06-23-2009, 06:34 AM	#5
sarge1057 Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: ,,,,,,,,,,,, Posts: 1,426	Mike and the Deer I don't know if they work or not , but all the deer I've hit were running as if being chased and weren't going to stop until they where out of danger. I did not have deer whistles on my truck. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-23-2009, 07:02 AM	#6
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Mike and the Deer Ive seen deer hit here with vehicles that have the whistles, They don't work at all as far as Im concerned. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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06-23-2009, 10:09 AM	#8
pirate Sr. Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: North Dakota Posts: 1,865	Mike and the Deer From what I've read and heard about deer whistles, they don't work. I remember reading an article once that said they actually call the deer towards the whistle. Whether that's true or not, I don't know, but I don't really put a lot of faith in them.
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06-23-2009, 11:28 AM	#9
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,930	Mike and the Deer I saw 3 deer on the way to work today only 50 feet from the 401, the busiest highway in Ontario. I am happy they just looked at me and did not move. I had already passed a deer carcase at the side of the road a few kilometres earlier. There seems to be a lot more in this area (Southern Ontario) this year. I have seen quite a few over the last 2 weeks.
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06-23-2009, 02:41 PM	#10
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Mike and the Deer There is Nothing made by man that will scare a deer away from the road, in such away that you don't even see the deer. I have the blasted deer whistles on my van. They were just there when i bought it, and I see deer driving the van all the time. So far as I can tell there is deer in all the lower 48, probably all of Canada and all Alaska. I saw deer my self in 40 states of 40 states I rode thru. I saw the most in New York, with PA runner up, then Texas made 3rd with little deer. I live in NH and so I have more time to see deer here, but a few years ago I saw the biggest buck I ever saw and it had antlers like a tree! I thought it was a x-mass joke as it was standing still right by the road, and didn't move when I stopped the van turned it and aimed the head lights on it for a good look. After I had my look and a guffaw or 3, it turned and ran and then and only then did I know it was Real! Around here no one worries about a deer, but because we have MOOSE! last week riding I saw 3, and one was crossing the road __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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06-23-2009, 03:53 PM	#11
bear Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 322	Mike and the Deer Deer wouldn't dare jump in front of a Cajun. They know we eat anything that walks, swims, flies, or breathe. And if we run out of animals we know how to turn vegans into PETA bread!!
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06-23-2009, 04:03 PM	#12
patmahoney Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hingham, MA Posts: 450	Mike and the Deer A Saturn's encounter with a "baby" moose http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...d/DSCN1932.jpg http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...d/DSCN1933.jpg http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...d/DSCN1939.jpg __________________ 2002 Nomad 1500 - Black and Red 2011 Nomad 1700 - Black and Silver MAPGR Ride Captain Enjoy the ride....
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06-23-2009, 06:43 PM	#15
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Mike and the Deer If you ask me PETA members are too pasty, and tatse like chalk and dirt mixed together. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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