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Post by rdywenur on Sept 19, 2006 16:47:37 GMT -7
 Driving back to the main office (I take the scenic route which goes by the lake and through the park, I hate the expressways) I came upon some deer having their morning snack. We have so many there they must be use to humans by now as they did not run. So I pulled over and shot these through the window of my car. Bad shots but I can't believe how close they let me come and did not get spooked. |
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Post by suzanne on Sept 19, 2006 20:00:27 GMT -7
Although I've read that it's not a good sign when wildlife such as deer seem to be used to humans (feeding them, perhaps), it's still pretty cool that you could get close enough to take those pictures!
We've had a deer family around here come through our backyard a few times, but I can never get my camera quickly enough to get a photo...
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Post by piwo on Sept 20, 2006 10:08:44 GMT -7
I find that if you shoot them with a firearm or arrow first, you don't have to scramble to find the camera, and can look for it at your leisure.  ;  ;D And yes I do hunt them and eat them, but still love to just watch them. I marvel that so many can live, no, thrive in our sparse woods, and grow so large. I love to watch the herds of Mule Deer out west as well. Striking animals. The protections they have and the loss of natural predators have allowed their numbers to increase dramatically, and to the overall detriment of people.  More people are killed by vehicle run-ins with deer then by any other animal (I think all others combined) by any means. This makes Bambi a killer, and thus worthy of of more lenient hunting regulations.  Now, if I can just get my tongue dislodged from my cheek....  PS: Actually in MO, in most counties you could take at least 10 a year by all legal means, and in some counties even more. Just how much venison can a guy go through a year?? lol |
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Post by rdywenur on Sept 20, 2006 15:26:31 GMT -7
Piwo ....you are only allowed to use film to "shoot" ;D ;D ;D
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Post by bujno on Sept 20, 2006 15:35:45 GMT -7
Yes, so very close to the deer you got! And what a terrific road you take. I have never been so close to any wild animal in my life. I have been close to Eurepean bison - if that's the proper name. ¯ubr in Polish
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Post by rdywenur on Sept 20, 2006 15:49:59 GMT -7
 Bujno, On one side is Lake Ontario and on the other is three small little lakes (ponds). One of the ponds this year had swans. It was fun to watch them grow up. There ewere five and one black one out of all the 5. Just like in Ugly Duckling. This is my favorite time of day. About the deer. When driving to work I am always seeing so many hit and laying along side the road. I am always leary coming thru here hoping that it won't be my turn to avoid one jumping in front of me. |
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Post by piwo on Sept 20, 2006 20:00:48 GMT -7
Piwo ....you are only allowed to use film to "shoot" ;D ;D ;D ;D I was going to post a picture of two of my favorite pastimes combined: my handmade flintlock rifle, and deer hunting, but understand that some disagree and certainly don't wish anyone offense (without provocation). I"ll have to see if I have any nice, clear pictures of deer (still standing of course). I've taken many, but finding them in countless shoe boxes can be difficult. Perhaps in a week or two after my "travels" are over. |
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Post by bujno on Sept 21, 2006 5:53:57 GMT -7
Rdy, thanks, I am learnimg. Till now I thought that the New York State is very haevily populated. Piwo, have a nice time! Here's a picture of European bison - ¯ubr, you might especially like. That's the one I had the closest encounter with:  |
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Post by rdywenur on Sept 21, 2006 14:36:10 GMT -7
Bujno...nope maybe you are thinking of the City aka NYC and surrounding areas. Once outside we travel thru the beautiful Catskill mountains and near by is Lake George where you can go to Adirondack Mts. or travel further up towards me and you will come to the Finger Lakes mostly wineries thru there. All the way to the top of our state is St Lawrence River and that is mostly all rolling hills. I <3 NY. |
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Post by bujno on Sept 22, 2006 4:18:10 GMT -7
Bujno...nope maybe you are thinking of the City aka NYC and surrounding areas. |
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Post by rdywenur on Sept 22, 2006 15:40:03 GMT -7
Well then for now you may want to check out my VT pages. members.virtualtourist.com/m/66b9a/ Today in the exact same spot the deer were there again. Same time same place. (forgot I still had camera in the car or would have stopped to get better fotos) Next week maybe. Not too far away was swings with kids but that did not seem to bother either. Little Bambi & Co. |
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Post by bujno on Sept 23, 2006 1:45:35 GMT -7
I went through most of your VT photos, liked it very much There are quite a few places where our roads have crossed, though perhaps in diiferent time, but most of the places you've been to are absoilutely 'exotic' to me! Thank you Chris, for sharing. And yes we DO have turkeys in Poland - in fact they seem to be more popular than beef or pork nowadays. |
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Post by rdywenur on Sept 23, 2006 3:48:08 GMT -7
Bujno...your turkeys in Poland are so much more prettier than ours here in US. ;D
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Post by nancy on Sept 23, 2006 7:31:35 GMT -7
 I took this pic in March 2003, while standing on the back deck of our house. A small group of deer were feeding while the largest sat in the snow and waited. THey are much prettier in winter than in the spring when they feast on my garden plants. |
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Post by wujjohn on Sept 27, 2006 12:44:28 GMT -7
These were in my front yard this afternoon.  |
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More people are killed by vehicle run-ins with deer then by any other animal (I think all others combined) by any means. This makes Bambi a killer, and thus worthy of of more lenient hunting regulations. 
