Yammer Dan Posted November 4, 2011 Share #1 Posted November 4, 2011 I counted the tines and looked at how heavy they were. Surely a Rack for the wall no matter what. About that time he jumped up and took off! I think next time I'll use a gun instead of the Ranger!!:bang head: It was a Rack to remember. Probally dead somewhere!!! Shame and fender, hood,headlight and parking light probally cost more than the meat was worth. I do think I would have mounted that one and invented a good lie!! It was a beautiful rack!! I think the old man that lived close was going looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragtop69gs Posted November 4, 2011 Share #2 Posted November 4, 2011 Go back to the scene tomorrow and look for the blood trail. If you hit him good he's probably not to far off the road. They run a little way then lay down, usually they'll bleed out while laying there. Sorry about the truck. That's an expensive way to get venison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted November 4, 2011 Author Share #3 Posted November 4, 2011 Good hard hit I doubt he went far. The old guy that lived close can have him. I don't know about the meat after a hit that hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galapagos Posted November 4, 2011 Share #4 Posted November 4, 2011 Good hard hit I doubt he went far. The old guy that lived close can have him. I don't know about the meat after a hit that hard. The undamaged side should be good. I used to be a cop and did alot of deer collisions. Alway tell people that I shot 15 deer in my life when they ask if I hunt. All of them got hit by a Buick or Chevy before I got them though. If he was not busted up too bad some of the meat would be good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted November 4, 2011 Share #5 Posted November 4, 2011 I have brought home a few roadkills, you just cut out the bruised meat, which usually is not much, and the rest is plenty good. I would have been out first thing this morning looking for him to. After noon today I would start to be worried about the quality/safety of the meat. If he got up and left the scene, he is not that busted up. Here in WI there is no problem with mounting a road kill if you want to. Once the LEO slaps the road kill tag on it its yous to do with pretty much as you please. The only things you can not do is sell any part of the deer or take it whole across state lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galapagos Posted November 4, 2011 Share #6 Posted November 4, 2011 I used to give the driver a chance to claim the meat if he/she wanted it. I also had a freind that would come out and get the kill if it went unclaimed. He owned the cougar in the Lincoln commercials on TV. That cat liked roadkill. Would eat hide, meat and bone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody Posted November 4, 2011 Share #7 Posted November 4, 2011 Glad it was not the bike, it would have been a brused Yammer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike G in SC Posted November 4, 2011 Share #8 Posted November 4, 2011 I used to give the driver a chance to claim the meat if he/she wanted it. I also had a freind that would come out and get the kill if it went unclaimed. He owned the cougar in the Lincoln commercials on TV. That cat liked roadkill. Would eat hide, meat and bone. This cougar? Oh, and the blond,,,, Farrah Fawcett. [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofaCGy-wVV0]TV Commercial Mercury Cougar 1975 - YouTube[/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted November 4, 2011 Author Share #9 Posted November 4, 2011 What Cougar?? I still got a copy of Farrah in Gold tucked away. She was something in her day....:178: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyR Posted November 4, 2011 Share #10 Posted November 4, 2011 even busted up and bruised meat makes good dog food. cut it up and put it in a big pot with some water and boil it good and let the bones settle to the bottom, or pick out the bones when it cools. Then mix it with their dry food. Dogs love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted November 5, 2011 Author Share #11 Posted November 5, 2011 Don't have a dog. The Warden has me. I would have like to had that rack. One of the most impressive I've seen. It was a beauty but its 60 miles away in the woods. 500 buck deductable sucks. I had one ding on the Ranger that was there when I got it. Might be able to get a good deal on it since its already there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bj66 Posted November 5, 2011 Share #12 Posted November 5, 2011 Isnt it funny how right before you hit one, everything slows down in your mind. Years ago I was coming through a bridge. Just as I was entering the bridge at roughly 80 mph (oops) a big buck came out right on the other end. In a split second I had time to think, stay on the gas and dont swerve (in the bridge by now), stop after the hit to maintain control, and the last thing I did was count. 1,2,3,4,5 Holy Crap He Is A Nice Buck. So after the hood on my truck came up over the cab, I got it stopped. I went back to where the buck layed in the ditch. at -20 below in the dark, all I noticed was no more rack.......I suppose 80 mph will do that. But it is amazing all the things you can think of in a situation like that. But you always have to count.....hehehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted November 5, 2011 Author Share #13 Posted November 5, 2011 Stuck his head up on the hood!! I couldn't keep from counting!! May have been the best looking 10 pointer I've ever seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saddlebum Posted November 5, 2011 Share #14 Posted November 5, 2011 3 cougers in one comercial ... hard to believe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maineventurerider Posted November 5, 2011 Share #15 Posted November 5, 2011 Early last Spring I was heading up I-91 in Northern Vermont in my F-150. I was noticing lots of deer in the surrounding pastures...just then 2 deer ran right out in front of me, all I remember was two heads, one right in front of the other, and their black eyes staring at me. Then, WHAM! :255: Took em both out. Did almost 7 grand worth of damage to the truck. Thank God for Allstate! We rode the Venture through the same area on the way out to Niagara Falls with friends just a couple months later. Didn't tell the wife it was the same road:no-no-no:...but I WAS a little nervous. Didn't see any deer that time-whew! 1/2crazed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted November 6, 2011 Author Share #16 Posted November 6, 2011 Went back and looked over hillside. No Deer. Didn't see any hanging anywhere on property owners place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted November 6, 2011 Share #17 Posted November 6, 2011 Could already be in the freezer and at the taxidermist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galapagos Posted November 6, 2011 Share #18 Posted November 6, 2011 I could never decide between Farrah, Dawn Wells or Barbara Eden. I have to thank Mary Ann and Jeannie for getting me through puberty though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bj66 Posted November 6, 2011 Share #19 Posted November 6, 2011 Don't have a dog. The Warden has me. I would have like to had that rack. One of the most impressive I've seen. It was a beauty but its 60 miles away in the woods. 500 buck deductable sucks. I had one ding on the Ranger that was there when I got it. Might be able to get a good deal on it since its already there. I just noticed you have a 500 BUCK deductable........I supppose you only got to hit 499 more before you can collect.......insert rimshot sound here........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted November 6, 2011 Author Share #20 Posted November 6, 2011 I just noticed you have a 500 BUCK deductable........I supppose you only got to hit 499 more before you can collect.......insert rimshot sound here........ I HOPE NOT!!:rotfl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted November 9, 2011 Author Share #21 Posted November 9, 2011 Adjuster called it a little over 1000 bucks damage. I'm thinking it will go over that. Take it to shop and find out. Fender, hood, headlight assembly & paint??? The complete grill and everything is pushed to the side. How much can they bend back in place and still do a good job? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted November 12, 2011 Author Share #22 Posted November 12, 2011 They sent me a check for 600 bucks this morning and a sheet that claims existing damage and they don't have to fix it with Ford parts. And fixing existing panels. I DON'T THINK SO!! Guess I'm getting ready to have it out with another Insurance company!!! Hey Slick where are you?? I need help!! I don't remember having a "minor" claim like this. What accidents i've had have been major ones til this one. But I want my truck fixed!!! They say they will repair and refinish hood and fender. I'm getting steamed!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROG MAN Posted November 12, 2011 Share #23 Posted November 12, 2011 Estimate to fix my truck after deer damage was $2200. I took the money and ordered after market grille,bumper,headlights,etc for $400 and fixed it myself. Now Ramona's car is another story.The bill is $15,000.00 and rising. They should have totaled it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted November 12, 2011 Author Share #24 Posted November 12, 2011 I haven't been to shop yet was waiting on them. I guess I'll see what shop says. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfoster Posted November 14, 2011 Share #25 Posted November 14, 2011 Fwiw, I bought a set of head lamps from LMC trucks....junk. Very cheap quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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