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T. O'Heir · October 31, 2020, 01:23 PM

Depends a lot on local hunting pressure. If Bambi has heard that sound before followed by a really loud bang, it might send him running, at Mach speed, into the high timber.
If he has not, it might just make him think, "What was that?" and come looking for the source. Deer being curious critters. Some smells can do that too.
His second year hunting? Not that it makes any difference. He could be Dan'l Boone and still have Bambi run for no apparent reason.
"...at what distance..." That'd vary according to the actual conditions. Sounds can carry farther in some climactic conditions over others.
"...deer "squatting"..." Or jumping etc at the 'twang' sound of the string.

October 31, 2020, 01:23 PM	#11
T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	Depends a lot on local hunting pressure. If Bambi has heard that sound before followed by a really loud bang, it might send him running, at Mach speed, into the high timber. If he has not, it might just make him think, "What was that?" and come looking for the source. Deer being curious critters. Some smells can do that too. His second year hunting? Not that it makes any difference. He could be Dan'l Boone and still have Bambi run for no apparent reason. "...at what distance..." That'd vary according to the actual conditions. Sounds can carry farther in some climactic conditions over others. "...deer "squatting"..." Or jumping etc at the 'twang' sound of the string. __________________ Spelling and grammar count!