Charging Buck

Gbro · November 2, 2010, 10:40 AM

This is a story from our local paper.
I have been in a position where I have had to step out of the path of a running Doe.

Bill Polson had no time to react. The eight-point buck was bearing down on him at full speed.

Polson, of Esko, was hunting pheasants in a South Dakota corn field when the buck came charging at him.

The full story here;

I hope this link works for you.

DTrain · November 2, 2010, 10:48 AM

WOW! That's crazy right there.

Deerhunter · November 2, 2010, 12:05 PM

12 or so years ago my buddy and I were out pheasant hunting (day of his wedding none the less). We had enough time to hunt for a few hours the opening morning of PA's season. We were with 2 other guys. We were doing the same thing walking back toward the other guys though uncut corn. We had about a row or 2 between us. Out of no where a 6 or 8 point buck ran right between us and kept on going. Still to this day can't believe it happened.

.284 · November 2, 2010, 01:14 PM

The first eight point I ever shot turned and ran right towards the big oak tree I was sitting under. I hit him with a 12 guage slug from about 20 yards away and when he ran past I could have literally reached out and touched the side of him.

That deer had no idea I was there but, they do crazy stuff when they're spooked.

markj · November 2, 2010, 04:36 PM

We were hunting a grass field opening day years ago, a large buck came into the field at a dead run headed for my cousin Tim. Yelled at Tim to move, he turns and moves same time, buck brushed him as he went past.

I was hunting turkeys and was in a cane field, couldnt get between them canes so had to follow the path, a buck came at me full run, I tried to slide in between them canes just as he went past.

When deer are spooked they run fast, best get out of their way.

Found a dead deer, someone shot him in the back with an arrow, he run himself to death arrow slapping his back, someone cut his antlers off and left him there.

Double Naught Spy · November 2, 2010, 05:01 PM

Bucks are a greater danger to people than mountain lions, on average, and that isn't including the people that crash into bucks (and deer in general) with vehicles.

Everyone thinks deer are gentle and timid. Many are, but some and especially bucks in or near the rut can be dangerous.

In Poison's case, I can't tell from the story if the deer charged him intentionally or if it ran into him as a result of running from the other hunters.

won-a-glock · November 2, 2010, 05:22 PM

Being well armed makes little difference if you're not going to use the weapon to stop the threat. Since few animals know what a firearm can do much less what it is, presenting a weapon won't likely stop a charging moose or ground squirl.

I hope all recover well.

longranger · November 2, 2010, 05:42 PM

Local L.E.O's here last year had to shoot a Mule Deer Buck that killed a couple of dogs that were tied up outside the owners house.Rut is just starting it gets interesting to say the least.We have an "excessive amount of deer in town.Police officers shot 50 deer in the town limits last year.
I have had a very nice 6X5 hanging around the house on Sunday he had what appeared to be a pillow in his rack.Yup the rut is starting.

Gbro · November 2, 2010, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Being well armed makes little difference if you're not going to use the weapon to stop the threat. Since few animals know what a firearm can do much less what it is, presenting a weapon won't likely stop a charging moose or ground squirl.

Being he survived this incident I would bet he will be a shooter next time. Then he will have to convince the Conservation officer that his life was in danger.
This is kind of a wildlife Tueller Drill

Countertop · November 2, 2010, 05:59 PM

Similar thing (well, without the actually physical contact) happened to me pheasant hunting last year.

I was on the far rear corner of a food plot, we had 5 guys driving up the plot, and a split second before all the pheasants took off out comes the by far biggest deer I've ever seen bearing down full speed right in my direction. He passed by about 5 yards to my right running across the field, tripping and falling flat on his face, rolling, getting up and continuing to run off.

One of the strangest things (and did I say it was the biggest - by far - deer I ever saw) I ever saw

November 2, 2010, 10:40 AM	#1
Gbro Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,084	Charging Buck This is a story from our local paper. I have been in a position where I have had to step out of the path of a running Doe. Bill Polson had no time to react. The eight-point buck was bearing down on him at full speed. Polson, of Esko, was hunting pheasants in a South Dakota corn field when the buck came charging at him. The full story here; I hope this link works for you. __________________ Gbro CGVS For the message of the Cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, But to us who are being saved, It Is The Power Of God. 1Corinthians 1-18

November 2, 2010, 12:05 PM	#3
Deerhunter Senior Member Join Date: April 15, 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 607	12 or so years ago my buddy and I were out pheasant hunting (day of his wedding none the less). We had enough time to hunt for a few hours the opening morning of PA's season. We were with 2 other guys. We were doing the same thing walking back toward the other guys though uncut corn. We had about a row or 2 between us. Out of no where a 6 or 8 point buck ran right between us and kept on going. Still to this day can't believe it happened. __________________ My idea of fast food is a mallard. -Ted Nugent

November 2, 2010, 01:14 PM	#4
.284 Senior Member Join Date: July 8, 2009 Location: davison, michigan Posts: 665	The first eight point I ever shot turned and ran right towards the big oak tree I was sitting under. I hit him with a 12 guage slug from about 20 yards away and when he ran past I could have literally reached out and touched the side of him. That deer had no idea I was there but, they do crazy stuff when they're spooked. __________________ Guns have only two enemies, rust and politicians! Deer are amazing creatures....so please don't burn the sauteed onions and I'll pass on the steak sauce, thank you.

November 2, 2010, 05:01 PM	#6
Double Naught Spy Senior Member Join Date: January 8, 2001 Location: Forestburg, Montague Cnty, TX Posts: 12,717	Bucks are a greater danger to people than mountain lions, on average, and that isn't including the people that crash into bucks (and deer in general) with vehicles. Everyone thinks deer are gentle and timid. Many are, but some and especially bucks in or near the rut can be dangerous. In Poison's case, I can't tell from the story if the deer charged him intentionally or if it ran into him as a result of running from the other hunters. __________________ "If you look through your scope and see your shoe, aim higher." -- said to me by my 11 year old daughter before going out for hogs 8/13/2011 My Hunting Videos https://www.youtube.com/user/HornHillRange

November 2, 2010, 10:48 AM	#2
DTrain Member Join Date: March 6, 2008 Posts: 98	WOW! That's crazy right there.

November 2, 2010, 04:36 PM	#5
markj Senior Member Join Date: October 27, 2005 Location: Crescent Iowa Posts: 2,971	We were hunting a grass field opening day years ago, a large buck came into the field at a dead run headed for my cousin Tim. Yelled at Tim to move, he turns and moves same time, buck brushed him as he went past. I was hunting turkeys and was in a cane field, couldnt get between them canes so had to follow the path, a buck came at me full run, I tried to slide in between them canes just as he went past. When deer are spooked they run fast, best get out of their way. Found a dead deer, someone shot him in the back with an arrow, he run himself to death arrow slapping his back, someone cut his antlers off and left him there.

November 2, 2010, 05:22 PM	#7
won-a-glock Member Join Date: April 30, 2010 Location: 'sub-urban' to rural desert Posts: 64	Being well armed makes little difference if you're not going to use the weapon to stop the threat. Since few animals know what a firearm can do much less what it is, presenting a weapon won't likely stop a charging moose or ground squirl. I hope all recover well.

November 2, 2010, 05:42 PM	#8
longranger Senior Member Join Date: November 4, 2008 Location: Buffalo WY Posts: 1,056	Local L.E.O's here last year had to shoot a Mule Deer Buck that killed a couple of dogs that were tied up outside the owners house.Rut is just starting it gets interesting to say the least.We have an "excessive amount of deer in town.Police officers shot 50 deer in the town limits last year. I have had a very nice 6X5 hanging around the house on Sunday he had what appeared to be a pillow in his rack.Yup the rut is starting.

November 2, 2010, 05:59 PM	#10
Countertop Senior Member Join Date: September 7, 2004 Location: At the diner Posts: 125	Similar thing (well, without the actually physical contact) happened to me pheasant hunting last year. I was on the far rear corner of a food plot, we had 5 guys driving up the plot, and a split second before all the pheasants took off out comes the by far biggest deer I've ever seen bearing down full speed right in my direction. He passed by about 5 yards to my right running across the field, tripping and falling flat on his face, rolling, getting up and continuing to run off. One of the strangest things (and did I say it was the biggest - by far - deer I ever saw) I ever saw