Deer Whistles

[belvak (Premo)]

I can't swear that they really work, but we've always kept them on our vehicles. Hubby got a new Durango in February, we bought the whistles but hadn't installed them yet. Sure enough, a deer ran into the side of the truck. Go figure!

[dems4me (Premo)]

Originally Posted by kwillia

Oh lordy... you lost her at "Most people" and then all she heard was ...

[kwillia (Premo)]

Originally Posted by dems4me

Right now it would be extracting the car from behind me that went up my azz.

I just figured if you drove slow and cautiously enough you could always avoid it then learned last October sometimes you just can't avoid it at any speed, so I got deer whistles. Glad I didn't buy abuot 50 of them and put them all over my truck

Good grief, Dems... stop worrying about the cars around you. You aren't responsible for THEM.

Here...

Avoiding Deer / Car Collisions
The explosion in the deer population has lead to a continuing increase in deer-car collisions. This trend will only increase as the deer population grows and urban habitats continue to encroach upon rural environments.

According to the National Safety Council, there were 530,000 animal-related accidents in 2003 and these collisions resulted in 100 deaths and 10,000 injuries.

The average cost per insurance claim for collision damage is $2,800, with costs varying depending on the type of vehicle and severity of damage. When you factor in auto claims involving bodily injury, the average rises to $10,000.


Defensive driving tips to avoid hitting a deer.


Be especially attentive from sunset to midnight and during the hours shortly before and after sunrise. These are the highest risk times for deer-vehicle collisions.


Drive with caution when moving through deer-crossing zones, in areas known to have a large deer population and in areas where roads divide agricultural fields from forestland. Deer seldom run alone. If you see one deer, others may be nearby.


When driving at night, use high beam headlights when there is no oncoming traffic. The high beams will better illuminate the eyes of deer on or near the roadway.


Slow down and blow your horn with one long blast to frighten the deer away.


Brake firmly when you notice a deer in or near your path, but stay in your lane. Many serious crashes occur when drivers swerve to avoid a deer and hit another vehicle or lose control of their cars.


Always wear your seat belt. Most people injured in car/deer crashes were not wearing their seat belt.


Do not rely on devices such as deer whistles, deer fences and reflectors to deter deer. These devices have not been proven to reduce deer-vehicle collisions.
If your vehicle strikes a deer, do not touch the animal. A frightened and wounded deer can hurt you or further injure itself. The best procedure is to get your car off the road, if possible, and call the police.

Contact your insurance agent or company representative to report any damage to your car. Collision with an animal is covered under the comprehensive portion of your auto insurance policy.

[Cowgirl]

Dems just be cautious. We have so many deer over here...more than I ever saw in St. Mary's. In the past week I've seen 20+ deer dead on the sides of the roads. Just be on the lookout. I always have an eye on the sides of the roads. If you see deer, just flicker your lights (high beams and low beams) and beep the horn. And remember....if you see one deer, there will be more following it!

[dems4me (Premo)]

Originally Posted by belvak

I can't swear that they really work, but we've always kept them on our vehicles. Hubby got a new Durango in February, we bought the whistles but hadn't installed them yet. Sure enough, a deer ran into the side of the truck. Go figure!

What kind do you have? Mine didn't need any instillation, they just had a strip of adhesive at the bottom you peel back and stick on What kind of whistle/siren do you have?

[Dye Tied (Premo)]

they sell them at the dollar stores. I hope you didn't pay more than $1.00

[dems4me (Premo)]

Originally Posted by Cowgirl

Dems just be cautious. We have so many deer over here...more than I ever saw in St. Mary's. In the past week I've seen 20+ deer dead on the sides of the roads. Just be on the lookout. I always have an eye on the sides of the roads. If you see deer, just flicker your lights (high beams and low beams) and beep the horn. And remember....if you see one deer, there will be more following it!

I'm benig cautious My eyes are peeled and I'm slamming my brakes on for leaves blowing across the road at this point

[desertrat (Premo)]

Originally Posted by kwillia

Always wear your seat belt. Most people injured in car/deer crashes were not wearing their seat belt.


Do not rely on devices such as deer whistles, deer fences and reflectors to deter deer. These devices have not been proven to reduce deer-vehicle collisions.
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I always take mine off when I'm in the high density deer area on base. If one comes through my windsheild I want to be able to duck down below the dash board.

[dems4me (Premo)]

Originally Posted by Dye Tied

they sell them at the dollar stores. I hope you didn't pay more than $1.00

Mine? The stickons? Don't remember where I got them, for some reason I'm thinking RiteAid or CVS for $5.00 and figured what the heck, I don't want to hit another deer again this year. But now am wondering if it works anymore after this morning.

[belvak (Premo)]

Originally Posted by dems4me

What kind do you have? Mine didn't need any instillation, they just had a strip of adhesive at the bottom you peel back and stick on What kind of whistle/siren do you have?

Same kind you have. I just installed some software on the computer so had that word in my head! Guess I should have said "stuck" them on. I really just try to be careful during prime "deer" times and guess we've just been lucky. I know people who hit about a deer a year.