One year in Monroe County the day after deer season, I stuck around to kill some squirrels. About an hour after starting I kept hearing something following me. It would stop when I did. I walked fast then hide behind a big oak. It was a big fat doe! how did she know she was safe?
In Troy I was in a pop up during the rut. A spike stuck his head thru an open window, looked around. Then left, not spooked.
I've heard old timers say they hung a radio with music and killed deer that came to check it out. they are real curious to anything new that doesn't threaten them. If you spend time in the woods you will encounter animals doing crazy things. Without actual photos would you believe they'll stand on hind legs and fight?