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saphena · 01-22-2009, 05:22 AM

Only once have I actually connected with a deer despite many close encounters.

I was driving a car through Sweden late at night with three squeamish females onboard. My car was expensively damaged and the deer was seriously injured.

Many of us don't routinely carry guns and so I was greatly relieved at the arrival of the shotgun toting police but I've wondered ever since

How do you dispatch a deer without a gun?

I often carry a spade in my car in winter but on a bike that's not an entirely practical option. Anyone know a good solution?

M700R · 01-22-2009, 05:35 AM

Interesting thought. I always have a .45 with me when I ride, so I dunno. Have dispatched a number of injured animals over the years too. One shot to the back of the head usually works just fine.

Without a gun... Hmmm. Bound to be some suggestions. I'll be learning!

Tbirdnz · 01-22-2009, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by saphena

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How do you dispatch a deer without a gun?..........

Was it blind ? No eye deer ?

Did it have any legs ? Still no eye deer ?

Did it have any nuts ? Still no flipping eye deer ?

So how do you dispatch a deer without a gun ? You loan it one !

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Ride on !

Sydtrip · 01-22-2009, 07:17 AM

Knock it over the back of the head with a rock. That's what we do with kangaroos.
Or feed it to a passing crocodile.

welshrob · 01-22-2009, 08:27 AM

Not a nice topic but these things happen, best to know what to do.

Assuming you`re driving a reasonable sized car and not a Mini or a Ford Fiesta, just reverse the car back and forth over it`s head. Handy if you can hold it`s head in place and get a mate to reverse the car. Difficult though, if it is a buck with large antlers.

I carry a hunting knife and some gardening gloves in the boot of the car, last time I hit a Roo, I just cut it`s throat. Don`t forget to drag the carcass off the road, so no-one else hits it.

It`s not very nice, I know, especially for animal lovers but better than letting it die slowly and painfuly while everyone stands around.

I know in some countries , you can`t carry large knives, so carry a hammer, instead.

Nodster · 01-22-2009, 08:29 AM

Thankfully we don't have as much a problem with Deer as we have with Rabbits! We clipped and wounded a large furry one late one night and again we didn't know what to do. Luckily a police car arrived and saw our plight and pulled in. Straight away one got a aerosol from the trunk and started spraying the critter all over, we were amaized to see the thing hop up and jump into a ditch and scarper. We asked the cop what was in the magical areosol - he simply replied 'hare restorer'

propforward · 01-22-2009, 08:37 AM

Cut its throat.

It's not nice either, but it's quick. This assumes you are carrying some sort of cutting tool.

BigAl8295 · 01-22-2009, 08:49 AM

Show it a Harley promo video!

Kiwi Tiger · 01-22-2009, 02:14 PM

A sharp knife in the car, perhaps a Multitool type. You don’t have to cut its head off, just cut the arteries and let it bleed out. As stated previously it’s not the most pleasant but under the circumstances the most humane method. I am a Deer hunter, and I take all my meat home. My deer knife has a 3” blade. Make sure it’s really sharp.

jimballard · 01-22-2009, 06:18 PM

While the humane thing is to dispatch the animal to end its suffering, you have to consider the fact that you're dealing with a wounded wild animal. Likely as not, you could end up in a similar condition as the deer if it lashes out at you with those hooves or antlers. As cruel as it is, it's best to keep clear of it and call for the police or environmental officers. The only safe way to end its suffering is with a gun. Then, if you live in a state like I live in, you may well find yourself in a deep pile of doggie doo-doo for discharging a firearm in certain areas.

Just a thought: Jim