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Deer Park, Alabama
Would it be ok to dart a deer at night in this heat? I have a doe that I need to move but don't know if it would be ok to dart.
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I moved one last week. Early in morning. I don't recommend. How far are you going? I soak em down with water
Joined Jul 2009
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Deer Park, Alabama
Moving from one pen to another. 100 yards. The does in with her are beating her like a red headed step child.
Deerchaser, please do not take this a being rude. I'd say not to dart her. There is so many things that go into sedating and moving a deer, and yes this heat is one. Soaking a deer in water is okay for temp control, but by far not the most productive, core temps are what count. I darted one the other day in s. texas at 1pm and 91* outside with no problems. I don't recommend this, but it had to be done given the situation.
If you are good at darting and know what you are doing. Wait till the temps fall well below 75* and do NOT run the deer at all before making you shot.
If you are good at darting and know what you are doing. Wait till the temps fall well below 75* and do NOT run the deer at all before making you shot.
I would agree move only if you have to. I have done it in the heat before but make sure you don't chase her around dart real quick then get out of there for 20 min or so. This way she doesn't get heated up before moving her.
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Deer Park, Alabama