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Old 09-19-2023, 08:06 AM   #16
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Originally Posted by ishoot308 View Post
My point exactly Steve! While deer can swim they prefer not to and will stay on the islands till the ice freezes over. By doing this they get used to humans and are not at all afraid of them...On Welch I have walked right up to them within a few feet before they walk away...not run away... We have a herd on Welch of about 10 deer + or -. All of these deer are semi tame and are unfortunately unafraid of humans.

I think NHF&G made a mistake on this one...

Dan
Same here...when I see them , I talk to them and they will sometimes even walk up to me. We have 3 babies this year and they too are learning not to be fearful.



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