Since I turned 73 I just tell people that “I’m to old to take a beating and to tired to run away, so I’ll just shoot you dead and take my chances with a jury”.
3 hots and a cot don’t sound to bad at my age, and I have to agree with the poster about the damned deer.
Why do they always jump right out in front of you at night?
I have never hunted. Wanted to, but it just never came about so far. I’m guessing, the Bucks probably jump out in front of an approaching driver because they think this sudden pounce will frighten the ‘invader’ into a quick retreat.
The driver is expected to slam the brakes, stop on an unseen dime, turn around and hightail it out of the Buck’s territory. The Buck is expecting to Stand His Ground, probably while snorting and stomping his front hooves in a testy warning. “...And STAY OUT!!”
How does that usually work out for them? One would think evolution would have weeded out all such Deer who followed that impulse.
“to old to take a beating...too tired to run...so shoot and take my chances...3 hots and a cot don’t sound to bad at my age”
practical alternative. I’m 78 and have considered the option.
SF!