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When deer eyes can see laundry detergent residue, hunters must work hard to stay hidden
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette ^ | 3 Dec 2021 | JOHN HAYES

Posted on 12/04/2021 1:54:54 PM PST by DUMBGRUNT

With a deeper perception of blues into the ultraviolet range, deer see not only blue jeans but residue from UV brighteners in laundry detergent that is invisible to humans.

Deer pupils gather more light, and a greater concentration of light-dark photoreceptors gives them better night vision. Eyes positioned on the sides of the head give deer a broader field of view.

Deer have incredible motion detection. They can see a hunter blink from a distance, but if there’s no additional movement they don’t know what it is.

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TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Outdoors
KEYWORDS: deer; hunting; whitetail
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To: gundog

Lewisville....lol!

Yes, very dry air...but I love that, especially in summer.


61 posted on 12/04/2021 9:35:26 PM PST by griffin
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To: Pete from Shawnee Mission

Deer are in the top three on the list of stupidest animals along with wild turkeys and trout.

Mrs. Augie put another one on the hook yesterday.


62 posted on 12/06/2021 6:09:09 AM PST by Augie
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