re: how many here have had a deer collide with your car?

I live out in the countryside in NW Arkansas, a bunch of farms and wooded area. I've seen so many roadkill deer this year. I usually don't go more than a few days w/o seeing deer either crossing the road or in the ditch.

Luckily I've gotten really good at avoiding them. Haven't hit one in over 15 years. My tactic has been to stomp on the gas and swerve around them if they're standing still, if they're moving or on the run slam the brakes.

Sometimes I think they have a death wish. Once in awhile they'll slowly walk out right in front of you. My dad uses those deer whistles, which I think are ridiculous to think keeps deer away from running into your vehicle.