I know does can attack in spring/summer when their fawns are young. But had not clue a buck may do same to a human. Will be more careful as I’m covered up in deer. Not to mention bears and everything else in Blue Ridge, VA.
In the fall, the male deer snort like bulls sometimes, and stand their ground. I’ve decided to treat them like bulls.
My dog chased one and when I caught up the buck was starting to advance on her. I got out of the charge line and luckily she and the deer decided not to go after each other.