I Saved The Life of a Mule Deer Doe today....

[ttankster]

I went out this morning to take advantage of the early morning light to find that elusive Snowy Owl! I have already located three... possibly four Great Horned Owl nests with females already sitting. I also came across four cock Pheasants along the way. Shortly after that, I found a Mule Deer doe that was caught up in a four strand barbed wire fence. I contacted F&W and explained what I had and was told initially that I should just leave her and she would work her way free. I don't think I explained the situation in enough detail and suggested to the officer that with all due respect, she would need some assistance to get free. He was more than willing to come out and see how we were going to deal with her. He arrived quite quickly. After having a look at the situation, he grabbed his fencing pliers and began to loosen up the top couple of strands of barbed wire. Although extremely exhausted, she was able to work her way free and only moved off a short distance before laying down. I have no doubt, that with all the coyotes in the area, that doe would have been eaten alive while being trapped in that barbed wire.

[Scott N]

Good on you guys for helping that deer. Nice pics, thanks for sharing.

[Bushmaster]

Good on ya man.....and great pics.

[goldscud]

Good to hear a nice story. Great pictures!

[Wolftrapper]

Originally Posted by Scott N

Good on you guys for helping that deer. Nice pics, thanks for sharing.

X2. Great job!

[Nester]

Well done!

[RandyBoBandy]

Awesome pictures and story

[Xbolt7mm]

Very nice, and i see your in law enforcement so thx for that too

[waterninja]

Originally Posted by ttankster

I went out this morning to take advantage of the early morning light to find that elusive Snowy Owl! I have already located three... possibly four Great Horned Owl nests with females already sitting. I also came across four cock Pheasants along the way. Shortly after that, I found a Mule Deer doe that was caught up in a four strand barbed wire fence. I contacted F&W and explained what I had and was told initially that I should just leave her and she would work her way free. I don't think I explained the situation in enough detail and suggested to the officer that with all due respect, she would need some assistance to get free. He was more than willing to come out and see how we were going to deal with her. He arrived quite quickly. After having a look at the situation, he grabbed his fencing pliers and began to loosen up the top couple of strands of barbed wire. Although extremely exhausted, she was able to work her way free and only moved off a short distance before laying down. I have no doubt, that with all the coyotes in the area, that doe would have been eaten alive while being trapped in that barbed wire.

Good job. And those are very nice pics.

[creeky]

you do good work ttankster!



Creeky....

[Fisherpeak]

That Yote looks like you owe him dinner.

[Attilathecanuk]

Nicely done and with some great pictures as well!

[ttankster]

Originally Posted by Fisherpeak

That Yote looks like you owe him dinner.

I owe him something...... ;-}

[molly]

You were definitely in the right place at the right time! Way to go!!
That barb wire is nasty, and this happens way more than one even realizes, most not being so fortunate... The Hublet and I repair several miles of fence for a guy every summer, and have seen at least three unfortunate creatures who died hung up on the wire (two elk calves, a moose calf, and an owl!). I have seen some guys run a smooth wire on the top, or raise the bottom one high enough to crawl under, but that doe was in a real jam.

Your photographs are excellent! Thanks for sharing!

[threeforthree]

Awesome pictures and story

[RBI]

Hey , first off , good work on keeping the yotes hungry , ( that wouldn't have been a good happening )
and secondly I see you got your pic posted on the Weather Network .

Good on ya !

[Drashin]

Good Karma coming your way, awesome photos too. Good Job!

[LeroyvdH]

Good on you for that act of kindness.. Very nice pics..

[darren32]

Awesome pictures!