Had a doe in West Virginia in 2004 come within 10 feet of me sitting against a tree. She looked at me for a minute or so, didn't stomp or snort or head bob, and continued on.

Had another in Illinois about five years ago - again, I was at the base of the tree because the ladder stand wasn't safe - and I could smell it behind me, then heard a snap, and then she stepped around the tree within 10 feet. Same reaction, continued walking.

Numerous under stands when I could hear them chewing, making soft noises, etc. I've spit on a couple like that.


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