The white tailed deer go into rut this time of year and like sex obsessed teens with heightened hormones do some crazy things. They drowned in swimming pools, wander into office complexes and malls (anyplace there's lots of reflective glass, really), attack farmers in the field, jump through windows (see earlier post on Deer Hunting in Arkansas. I've been in the woods, making lots of noise, and had a doe being chased by a buck almost run me over. Neither acted like they cared that I was there.
Out in Minnesota, there is this story: Deer Almost Takes Out Gov. Tim Pawlenty. Saturday is opening day in MN. Perhaps this buck just wanted to get his licks in before the opposition got armed. Or perhaps he figured that if he stopped the Gov. from going to the annual kickoff event for the deer season, he could stop the whole thing.
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In some neigborhoods, e.g., those with expensive ornamentals, shrubs, prize roses, etc., the locals consider deer nothing but large rats with hooves.
And when I'm out on the motorcycle during this time of year, I'm always scanning just beyond the shoulder for any kamikazees lurking in the shadows. Hitting one in a car is bad enough, but hit one while on the scooter and you're dead or darned close to it.
Perhaps this particular deer had a serious case of the ass with politicians.
Smart deer.
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