Turkeygirl Posted October 10, 2008 Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 Yeah, the adrenaline is still going. I may loveh unting, but I still love and respect the animals I hunt. Here's the story. I'm driving over to campus this morning, it was almost 8:30am....so this just happened,lol. Making the daily drive which consists of driving through some state land that is almost to campus. I see cars stopped up ahead of me and a deer standing in the road...what in the world? I pull up behind the cars and it is a small, small doe, like a late fawn, standing on the yellow line, looking disoriented if that's what you call it. The cars pull ahead and drive away, I'm stopped, looking at this youngster out the window. Cars come the opposite way and go around the deer. I decide I can't let this poor thing just stand there andg et hit. I pull up and off the road, jump out, wait till cars go past, then walk over to the deer. I thought I was going to have to pick it up, but when I pushed on it's backend, it turned and ran up the road, stumbling a little, not bad. I chasei t up onto a bank wear it stumbles and kind of half stands/lies down. I get back i nthe car and pull up onto the edge of the driveway. I think maybe I should call mom and have her give me the DEC phone # and I can call and tell them, but she isn't awake and I figure the DEC won't do anything about it. I look out the window and there is the deer walking now on my side of the road, up the ditch towards me. There is an old metal gate there, it's an old barn and field. I get out, open the gate, figuring I can chase it in there. Well a few feet up there is a spot in the wooden fence without any panels and the deer walks through and into the old field and on it's way. My conclusion is the little girl must have gotten hit by a car, I didn't see any blood or anything on it, it wasn't thin, and other than maybe a slight head tilt I noticed when it was walking, I think it was starting to come to. As I pulled away, the deer stopped and looked at me as I drove away. I think it was saying thank you, and to know that is one of God's animals, it brought a little tear to my eye, knowing I did something to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJR Posted October 10, 2008 Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 Great story Ruth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerforged Posted October 10, 2008 Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 Thats what it is all about, PETA will never understand the respect and concern we hunters have for the world around us.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rookieee Posted October 10, 2008 Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 Thats what it is all about, PETA will never understand the respect and concern we hunters have for the world around us.. great job to bad theres not more people like you to help a defenles aminal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest outdoorgirl Posted October 10, 2008 Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 Wow Ruth this is a side of you I have never seen before.....you feeling alright ?? :p j/k Yes it does make you feel good inside that you helped out a poor helpless baby deer in need of a little help. Way to go Ruth good job :D Your turning into a softy girl....first the bunny rabbit now the baby deer....I feel the same way about animals....Good job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whttlbucksteve Posted October 10, 2008 Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 See for that good dead she will give birth to a monster buck for you to harvest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted October 10, 2008 Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 Ruth, I'm glad you pushed her off the road but the dazed and confused symptoms you described could possibly be CWD. Next time you see a deer acting odd you should call the DEC. She was probably bumped by a car but you never know. For others who see an odd looking deer: Symptoms of CWD in deer include excessive drooling, excessive thirst, frequent urination, sluggish behavior, isolation from herd, may walk repetitive courses, grinding teeth, holding head in a lowered position, poor body condition, ribs showing, and drooping ears. Sick deer may be found close to water. Hunters should realize that deer are subject to a variety of illnesses and injuries that may cause unusual behavior or appearance. Please note that some of these symptoms can be seen in deer after a very severe winter when deer may appear very thin and weak, or after a deer has been struck by a vehicle. Rabies, which is rare in deer, may also produce some symptoms similar to those associated with CWD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted October 10, 2008 Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 That's pretty cool Ruth. Good job. Did your professor believe your story? It's better than "my dog ate it." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted October 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 I did think of that Rangerclay, but she appeared to be in good condition otherwise...not thin, not drooling or anything. Ruth, I'm glad you pushed her off the road but the dazed and confused symptoms you described could possibly be CWD. Next time you see a deer acting odd you should call the DEC. She was probably bumped by a car but you never know. For others who see an odd looking deer: Symptoms of CWD in deer include excessive drooling, excessive thirst, frequent urination, sluggish behavior, isolation from herd, may walk repetitive courses, grinding teeth, holding head in a lowered position, poor body condition, ribs showing, and drooping ears. Sick deer may be found close to water. Hunters should realize that deer are subject to a variety of illnesses and injuries that may cause unusual behavior or appearance. Please note that some of these symptoms can be seen in deer after a very severe winter when deer may appear very thin and weak, or after a deer has been struck by a vehicle. Rabies, which is rare in deer, may also produce some symptoms similar to those associated with CWD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted October 10, 2008 Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 good job, lady. i suspect you are correct with her getting hit by a car. i hope it all pans out for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrswtnhunt Posted October 10, 2008 Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 That is an awesome story Ruth. Thanks for sharing. I am so proud of you. You did a great thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkV Posted October 10, 2008 Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 Ruth that is what a true outdoors man or women does! WTG Girl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted October 10, 2008 Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 Cool story Ruth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layin on the smackdown Posted October 10, 2008 Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 I want to commend you for a job well done...as you witnessed, most people would have done nothing. Where was momma doe? A fawn that young usually won't be too far away from mom unless something is wrong, or mom got dusted already. My concern would have been disease for a couple of reasons; no momma doe around, and a small 75 pound fawn getting waxed by a car should have some serious injuries unless it was just bumbed or brushed. I don't know what diseases you have around you, or if there is even a threat, but that would have been my first concern. Either way, it took a pair to do what you did. Good Job! Hats off to Ruth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted October 10, 2008 Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 Your turning into a softy girl....first the bunny rabbit now the baby deer....I feel the same way about animals....Good job. TG is and always was a softy! You done good, Ruth! I think most of us would have done the same thing. It is part of our understanding of what hunting is all about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetailhunter32210 Posted October 11, 2008 Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 great story, that was really a good thing you did. thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted October 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2008 A rabbit then a fawn...what will it be this week,lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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