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Trolling for deer

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I wonder what the limit on these guys is?

http://www.juneauempire.com/stories/100 ... 3934.shtml

Four young Sitka black-tailed bucks fell upon good luck Sunday as they were pulled from the icy waters of Stephens Passage, Alaska by a group of locals on Tom Satre's 62-foot charter vessel. Four juvenile Sitka black-tailed deer swam directly toward the boat.
Once the deer reached the boat, the four began to circle the boat, looking directly at the humans on board. Clearly, the bucks were distressed. With help, the typically skittish and absolutely wild animals came willingly onto the boat. Once onboard, they collapsed with exhaustion, shivering.
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Here the rescued bucks rest on the back of Tom Satre's boat, the Alaska Quest. All four deer were transported to Taku Harbour . Once the group reached the dock, the first buck that had been pulled from the water hopped onto the dock, looked back, then leapt into the harbour, swam to shore, and disappeared into the forest. After a bit of prodding and assistance from the humans, two others followed suit, but one deer needed more help.
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Here he is being transported by Tom Satre. Tom, Anna and Tim Satre help the last of the "button" bucks to its feet. They did not know how long the deer had been in the icy waters or if there had been others who did not survive. The good Samaritans (humans) describe their experience as "one of those defining moments in life." I 'm sure it was for the deer, as well.
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That is so cool!, I've seen deer swimming the 8+ miles to Block island here in RI. The Coast Guard has to explain over the VHF that they do it all the time and don't need to be rescued. That is in the middle of summer 65-70 degree water.
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If it weren't for the lactic acid build up, they would be heading to my freezer! Pretty cool story.
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Cool Story and ending.

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Almost like Tame Goats :mrgreen:
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Perhaps, but those yearlings tender loins and back straps could be cut with a fork!
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Re: Trolling for deer

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spoiled one wrote:If it weren't for the lactic acid build up, they would be heading to my freezer! Pretty cool story.
:thumbsup: Please explain the acid build up anomalie. Hmmm... get 'em up on the boat, let 'em get rested up a bit then go Hawiian style buck crazy with a knife, at least they get a sporting chance. :rotfl:
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Antonio Pendejo wrote:
spoiled one wrote:If it weren't for the lactic acid build up, they would be heading to my freezer! Pretty cool story.
:thumbsup: Please explain the acid build up anomalie. Hmmm... get 'em up on the boat, let 'em get rested up a bit then go Hawiian style buck crazy with a knife, at least they get a sporting chance. :rotfl:
The lactic acid and heat builds up in the muscle of running or swimming game and can cause the meat to toughen up. Sitka black tail meat is some of the finest venison out there. What they lack in antler size they more than make for on the plate.
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Wow! They look so content. Heck, more content than the cattle in my pasture on a nice sunny winters day.

We've had birds land and rest in the boat. Heck they've even accepted drinks of water from a bottle cap.

Do you guys think a bear or a moose would remain that calm? :mrgreen:

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I'm thinking the Bear and Moose would need a Tranquilizer , like, let's say a 300gr Nosler partition Tranquilizer .
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That's definitely a heavy sedative.

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AMAZING!!

But wish there was a photo of the deer actually being put on the boat.
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Very cool!!
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