Don’t shoot! You’ll run your deer off!

Published on November 18, 2023
Duration: 0:48

This video debunks the myth that shooting during deer season scares deer away, presenting visual evidence of a deer remaining calm near a private shooting range while shots are fired. The speaker, a firearms expert, explains that deer acclimate to consistent human activity and noise, especially at distances like 300 yards. Proper firearm safety and understanding animal behavior are highlighted as crucial for ethical hunting.

Quick Summary

Deer can become acclimated to human activity and noise, even during hunting season. Visual evidence shows deer remaining calm at 300 yards while shots are fired nearby, suggesting consistent exposure reduces their flight response.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Debunking Hunting Myths
  2. 00:18Visual Proof: Deer Calm During Shots
  3. 00:33Deer Acclimation Explained

Frequently Asked Questions

Will shooting my rifle during deer season scare all the deer away?

Not necessarily. Deer can become accustomed to regular human activity and noise, especially if they are at a distance (e.g., 300 yards) and the activity is consistent, like shooting at a range.

How close can you shoot without disturbing deer?

The video shows a deer remaining calm 300 yards away from shots fired at a steel plate 100 yards from the deer. This suggests deer can tolerate noise at significant distances if acclimated.

What does the video demonstrate about deer behavior and hunting?

It visually demonstrates that deer acclimate to noise and human presence, challenging the common myth that any shooting will spook them. It emphasizes understanding animal behavior for ethical hunting.

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