Deer Facts: It has been reported that nearly 1 million deer-related motor vehicle accidents happen each year in the U.S. In 2011, these caused approximately 200 human deaths and 10,000 personal injuries, as well as $1 billion in financial damage. Depending on the state and weapon used (bow, crossbow, rifle, etc.), deer season can start as early as August and end as late as February, although October and November are perhaps the most popular months. Millions of deer are killed during the season, and in 2008 alone, the U.S.s 10 million hunters killed 6.2 million deer. Hunting proponents note that, absent predation, two deer can produce a herd of up to 135 deer in 7 years, which may over-browse an ecosystem, ultimately resulting in insufficient food for the herd and death from starvation. On the other hand, animal rights activists assert that, rather than culling the herd of the sick and weak, as natural predators would, hunters often take the handsomest and healthiest of the group, resulting in a weakened herd. Ultraviolet brighteners, also called optical brighteners, are often added to laundry detergents to make the clothes look brighter. Deer hunters (and service members on deployment) are cautioned to avoid these, as they can make the hunter (or soldier) more visible to prey (or the enemy) in low light conditions.
Posted on: Sun, 17 Aug 2014 20:00:00 +0000
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