Deer whistle, Fact or Fiction? - Page 3

Monkeyman · 10-16-2012, 01:55 AM

One of the problems with hunting season is that it spooks alot of deer right out into the roads. I think a good idea would be 12' high fences around every road. Electric fences. With deer whistles.

Loafer · 10-16-2012, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Monkeyman

One of the problems with hunting season is that it spooks alot of deer right out into the roads. I think a good idea would be 12' high fences around every road. Electric fences. With deer whistles.

12 foot razor wire electric fence?

Mexican Border?

**Framer** · 10-16-2012, 07:20 AM

I have hunted deer for 30 years and taken my share. They are a nocturnal animal that's why I don't ride rule roads at night. They start the rut ( there breeding season) in October through December. That's why you see them more often now.Good hunters don"t move deer we sit and watch. Bucks chasing doe's that's why you see them on the roads that and they are moving back and forth beteewn food plots. Everybody needs to be careful this time of year and NO whistles don't work.

**cnc** · 10-16-2012, 12:03 PM

While this does really not apply to riding a bike, up here in rural areas where salt is used on the road in winter time you will often find them on the road to lick the salt. They also seem to make use of the side of roads to travel conserving energy that would be used up in the deep snow.

cactusjack · 10-16-2012, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by cnc

While this does really not apply to riding a bike, up here in rural areas where salt is used on the road in winter time you will often find them on the road to lick the salt. They also seem to make use of the side of roads to travel conserving energy that would be used up in the deep snow.

They should poison the salt...PROBLEM SOLVED!

elvis · 10-16-2012, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by yoda

I work in a body shop and regularly have cars come in after hitting deer-and have deer whistles on them. I also know plenty of folks who have never hit deer, and have never installed deer whistles...

That's it. I wonder if the whistle attracts deer.

nomadrider1600 · 10-20-2012, 10:13 AM

Yupp, those whistle are really deer callers. A good friend of mine lost his wife in a deer accident. They were on their way to meet us and we were going to Americade. He was always making sure those darn things were clean.

One thing I found that works for me are the driving lights. First time I rode with them at night I saw a deer running toward us. Had them adjusted to show more of both sides of the road. Most of the time I see the green dots moving first. That is the light reflecting of their eyes.

Now we are having more and more moose sightings. Wonder if we just duck down we might go right under them :-)

ponch · 10-20-2012, 10:22 AM

Again, if you can't hear them, deer can't hear them.

**wompus** · 10-20-2012, 07:24 PM

My take on whistles depends..

I have an Elephant whistle on my bike and I haven't hit one or seen one in years!!
So it must work pretty damn good !!

fish · 10-20-2012, 07:38 PM

its that time of year again. In the last two weeks the deer are getting hit left & right by vehicles.

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10-16-2012, 01:55 AM	#31
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10-16-2012, 07:20 AM	#33
Framer Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Piedmont OK Posts: 2,207	I have hunted deer for 30 years and taken my share. They are a nocturnal animal that's why I don't ride rule roads at night. They start the rut ( there breeding season) in October through December. That's why you see them more often now.Good hunters don"t move deer we sit and watch. Bucks chasing doe's that's why you see them on the roads that and they are moving back and forth beteewn food plots. Everybody needs to be careful this time of year and NO whistles don't work. __________________ David (Framer) Marang 2018 Harley Davidson Ultra Limited VBA#02245 VROC#35311 2013 Antlers 2014 Mountain View 2014 Antlers 2015 Eureka Springs 2015 Antlers 2016 Salem 2016 Antlers 2017 Eureka Springs 2017 Lake George 2017 Antlers 2018 Custer
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10-16-2012, 12:03 PM	#34
cnc Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal QC Posts: 12,034	While this does really not apply to riding a bike, up here in rural areas where salt is used on the road in winter time you will often find them on the road to lick the salt. They also seem to make use of the side of roads to travel conserving energy that would be used up in the deep snow. __________________ Norm Ward 2008 blue / silver nomad kawanow / VBA #01136
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10-20-2012, 10:13 AM	#37
nomadrider1600 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Adirondack Mountains of New York State Posts: 71	Yupp, those whistle are really deer callers. A good friend of mine lost his wife in a deer accident. They were on their way to meet us and we were going to Americade. He was always making sure those darn things were clean. One thing I found that works for me are the driving lights. First time I rode with them at night I saw a deer running toward us. Had them adjusted to show more of both sides of the road. Most of the time I see the green dots moving first. That is the light reflecting of their eyes. Now we are having more and more moose sightings. Wonder if we just duck down we might go right under them :-) __________________ When seconds count, the Police are only minutes away.
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10-20-2012, 10:22 AM	#38
ponch Sr. Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Way East Valley Posts: 12,017	Again, if you can't hear them, deer can't hear them. __________________ Ponch VBA 0019 VROC 8109-R BMWMOA 162849 BMWRA 41335 BMW: When you care enough to ride the very best. My Motorrad Blog My Motorrad YouTube 2009 BMW R1200RT Previous bikes:2007 Nomad \| 2001 Vulcan 800 Classic \| 1984 GPz750 \| 1978 KZ1000A2 Rallies: Custer '09\|Prairie Du Chien '10\|Crescent City '11
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10-20-2012, 07:24 PM	#39
wompus Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gainesville, Ga. Posts: 1,950	My take on whistles depends.. I have an Elephant whistle on my bike and I haven't hit one or seen one in years!! So it must work pretty damn good !! __________________ Mike "WOMPUS' Nieznany 1999 Nomad "Fronkensteen" Viet Nam Vet 68-69-70 KawaNOW #00577 I'm sarcastic and have a smart ass attitude. It's a natural defense against DRAMA, BULLSHIT & STUPIDITY!!
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10-20-2012, 07:38 PM	#40
fish Top Contributor Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Aquashicola Pa. Posts: 6,377	its that time of year again. In the last two weeks the deer are getting hit left & right by vehicles. DSCF2170.jpg __________________ I'm not prejudice I hate everyone equally;) 08 nomad blue/silver MaryJane 74,010miles VBA #299 Her's 10 900LT 36,700 09 Bath NY. 10 Lake George NY. 11 National Maggie Valley NC. 12 Pa Wilds (Wellsboro) Pa. 14 Lincoln NH. 17 National Lake George NY.
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