Deer stamping

samuel · 12-15-2007, 07:05 PM

While calling coyote today I called a nice buck in which isnt unusual as a lot of animals come to a distress call.When he started walking in he would stop and stamp his foot about a minute apart.I have often seen both doe and buck and even fawn do this and used to think it was a warning but now I wonder if they arent trying to get another deer to come out.Like to hear some opinions on what you think they are doing.As usual after he had stamped several times and got no response he ran off.They usually do. sam.

jerry · 12-15-2007, 07:07 PM

I always thought the same thing Sam, though they were being agressive.

webs · 12-15-2007, 07:28 PM

When they stomp they are usually looking directly at at the threat which may be an aggresive warning like you said.If the threat doesn't scare off, it could possibly be an effort to cause a predator to make his move, which they are ready for.

Mooseman684 · 12-15-2007, 07:46 PM

During Rut, the females will Bleet to call in a Buck, and the sound is like a rabbit squealing...Eeerily similar sound. I wonder if he thought you were a horney Doe, and he was stomping to let the doe know he was there, and maybe get her to come out of hiding to him.
Bucks do some weird stomping and playing when in rut to attract a mate.
Rich

samuel · 12-21-2007, 09:37 AM

MM:Thats a thought.I would almost bet he was after a doe.Might try a varmint call during rut next year. sam.

ArkansasHunter · 12-21-2007, 10:42 AM

They do that to get you to move or react...because there not certain where and what it is.
When your in a Deers turf and your sitting on the ground lets say with your back up against a tree.
If the Deer notices something different and is looking at you it see's something unusaual it will do that to get the object to move or it's attention.
It's something they do when they detect something out of the norm...A.H

two-70 · 12-21-2007, 12:02 PM

they do that to get you to react, usually its because they know something is not quite right and are letting you know that

webs · 12-21-2007, 01:51 PM

I have also read that they do it to send a vibration thru the ground as a warning to other deer of danger.Can't really buy that one though.I think more than anything it is a sure sign that you have been busted and they are aware of your presence.

toolman · 12-21-2007, 01:59 PM

I've seen does do that when they had a fawn in the area. I always assumed it was either a warning to the fawn or possibly a show of aggression to potential enemies.

samuel · 12-21-2007, 02:18 PM

I really wonder about it.other animals do it.thats why they call rabbits thumpers.I've seen my wife do it and I knew that was an agressive warning. sam.

toolman · 12-21-2007, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by samuel

I really wonder about it.other animals do it.thats why they call rabbits thumpers.I've seen my wife do it and I knew that was an agressive warning. sam.

Yeah, when my wife stamps her foot, I pretend to be dead and she eventually leaves.

webs · 12-22-2007, 08:44 AM

You guys are too funny.Come to think of it, the wife has stomped her foot at me a time or two, which is always follwed by some loud vocal sounds.Kind of like a deer blowing.

forestgleaner · 12-30-2007, 04:04 PM

great now next season during the rut, sam's wife will be stomping both feet, and she see's him leaveing wearing her best nightie, her doe in heat, and carrieing a varmint call. She will believe him to be drunk, confused, and never believe that he is looking for a buck. Though she may belive he is looking for a two legged fox

rasterman77 · 12-30-2007, 06:06 PM

I wish my wife gave me some sort of warning...

OZHUNTER62 · 12-30-2007, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by samuel

I really wonder about it.other animals do it.thats why they call rabbits thumpers.I've seen my wife do it and I knew that was an agressive warning. sam.

The australian wife has been known to charge unprovoked and then she usually proceeds to stamp my ass as a sign of disatisfaction with something I may have done or said or something I didnt say or do,very unpredictable animal is the common wife,In my humble opinion they should be classified in the dangerous game category.

Regards.

SwedeSteve · 01-06-2008, 10:01 AM

All too funny! My 'Ol B'Mogo does not stamp her foot. She just wheels and charges! Fortunately, I can still throw her 2 outta 3 times.

12-15-2007, 07:05 PM	#1
samuel Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,087	Deer stamping While calling coyote today I called a nice buck in which isnt unusual as a lot of animals come to a distress call.When he started walking in he would stop and stamp his foot about a minute apart.I have often seen both doe and buck and even fawn do this and used to think it was a warning but now I wonder if they arent trying to get another deer to come out.Like to hear some opinions on what you think they are doing.As usual after he had stamped several times and got no response he ran off.They usually do. sam.

12-15-2007, 07:46 PM	#4
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 9,673 Images: 2	During Rut, the females will Bleet to call in a Buck, and the sound is like a rabbit squealing...Eeerily similar sound. I wonder if he thought you were a horney Doe, and he was stomping to let the doe know he was there, and maybe get her to come out of hiding to him. Bucks do some weird stomping and playing when in rut to attract a mate. Rich __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

12-21-2007, 12:02 PM	#7
two-70 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: ponca city, oklahoma Posts: 1,778	they do that to get you to react, usually its because they know something is not quite right and are letting you know that __________________ What Would Jesus Do ????? Just Ask Him.

12-21-2007, 01:59 PM	#9
toolman Mr. Fixit Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: abilene,tx Posts: 5,582 Blog Entries: 22	I've seen does do that when they had a fawn in the area. I always assumed it was either a warning to the fawn or possibly a show of aggression to potential enemies. __________________ Don't be messin' with my gun!

12-30-2007, 06:06 PM	#14
rasterman77 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 298	I wish my wife gave me some sort of warning... __________________ 2 things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, I'm not sure about the former. Einstein

12-15-2007, 07:07 PM	#2
jerry Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 10,882 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 1	I always thought the same thing Sam, though they were being agressive.

12-15-2007, 07:28 PM	#3
webs Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 255 Images: 3	When they stomp they are usually looking directly at at the threat which may be an aggresive warning like you said.If the threat doesn't scare off, it could possibly be an effort to cause a predator to make his move, which they are ready for.

12-21-2007, 09:37 AM	#5
samuel Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,087	MM:Thats a thought.I would almost bet he was after a doe.Might try a varmint call during rut next year. sam.

12-21-2007, 10:42 AM	#6
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 10,701	They do that to get you to move or react...because there not certain where and what it is. When your in a Deers turf and your sitting on the ground lets say with your back up against a tree. If the Deer notices something different and is looking at you it see's something unusaual it will do that to get the object to move or it's attention. It's something they do when they detect something out of the norm...A.H

12-21-2007, 01:51 PM	#8
webs Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 255 Images: 3	I have also read that they do it to send a vibration thru the ground as a warning to other deer of danger.Can't really buy that one though.I think more than anything it is a sure sign that you have been busted and they are aware of your presence.

12-21-2007, 02:18 PM	#10
samuel Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,087	I really wonder about it.other animals do it.thats why they call rabbits thumpers.I've seen my wife do it and I knew that was an agressive warning. sam.

12-22-2007, 08:44 AM	#12
webs Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 255 Images: 3	You guys are too funny.Come to think of it, the wife has stomped her foot at me a time or two, which is always follwed by some loud vocal sounds.Kind of like a deer blowing.

12-30-2007, 04:04 PM	#13
forestgleaner Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 167	great now next season during the rut, sam's wife will be stomping both feet, and she see's him leaveing wearing her best nightie, her doe in heat, and carrieing a varmint call. She will believe him to be drunk, confused, and never believe that he is looking for a buck. Though she may belive he is looking for a two legged fox

01-06-2008, 10:01 AM	#16
SwedeSteve Thor's Hammer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 10,372 Images: 1	All too funny! My 'Ol B'Mogo does not stamp her foot. She just wheels and charges! Fortunately, I can still throw her 2 outta 3 times. __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers