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Deer Strike: To swerve or not to swerve

A deer jumped in front of me about 5 years ago. It happened very fast. I survived the crash but my Roadcrafter, bike and the deer didn't do as well. What did I learn from the accident?
1) The deer crossing signs are there for a reason.
2) Overcast October mornings are more hazardous than bright sunny days in June.
3) Deer are highly unpredictable and wound tighter than the nuts on a new bridge.
 
A deer jumped in front of me about 5 years ago. It happened very fast. I survived the crash but my Roadcrafter, bike and the deer didn't do as well. What did I learn from the accident?
1) The deer crossing signs are there for a reason.

If only the deer would read them and stick to their crosswalks.

As an interesting point, the Minnesota DOT has announced that they will not be installing any more deer signs, and as the old ones deteriorate they will be removed and will not be replaced.

In the announcement the DOT explained that the signs do not provide meaningful information to motorists because the deer are everywhere.
 
I think I'm gonna start wearing my hunting jacket and a carrying a 30-06 when I ride. I don't plan on shooting one while I ride, but I know that whenever I'm hunting, the damn deer make themselves scarce.
 
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