• Thursday-What'sUP March 18 - 02:55 pm

Since this photo by Bill Haller was taken not far from where our webmaster lives, it has me wondering if perhaps Charlie has taken up a new profession... raising deer! This is quite the herd Bill spotted in Eagle River. It's usually a sure bet if you take a drive by this park, you're going to see a few deer, but I've never driven there to be treated to a whole passel of photogenic ones. Looks like they've organized a picnic of their own... maybe they're waiting for some delicious U.P. Pasties to be delivered for their eating enjoyment! I'm thinking this deer herd is celebrating St. Patrick's Day, but I'm not seeing any green in this photo, unless you count the trees!

I guess Little Betsy's group didn't know where to hunt this year.

Happy St. Patrick's day. Itis snowing here mixed with rain. If I remember right, this is the day for the last snow fall of the winter. Have a great day.

Mary,
They don't wear green, they are looking for green. I bet some cabbage would make them happy?! Are they hungry, that's why they are hanging out that way? What a great shot (picture, that is).

THAT is a lot of deer in one area together! WOW!

See the deer
Do the deer have any doe?
yes, two bucks!

Glad to see the park is still in use, so many have been closed for "legal" reasons. Some one may fall and sue the community, or something like that.

Boy,and I thought the five deer I had in my back yard last fall were a lot! I would have loved to have seen this many!!! WOW!

Where's Waldo?

We usually pack up the kids this time of year every weekend, and take the drive up to this roadside park. We always stop at the grocery store, and pick up bags of carrots, cabbage, and bread. Once we get there, we usually get the kids out of the car, and stand right next to the car, (car doors open of course, just in case) and hold the carrots out, and the deer will walk right up to you and take the carrots out of your hand. Sometimes they fight each other trying to get the carrot, so thats why we leave the car doors open! Its a great family experience, and the kids just awwwwwww over it!

Hey Roudy - I think I found him.

Oops, How do I post a small image here?
Oh well, try this link Waldo da deer

Holy Cow or should I say Holy Deer! Happy St. PAtrick's Day everyone!

Happy Birthday Dad!!!!!

I RECALL STOPPING TO LET ABOUT 100 DEER CROSS THE ROAD IN THIS AREA. THEY TOOK THEIR TIME TOO.

Flat Stanley should be in this picture!

But they're so far away! Here's a close-up:

http://physicsreanimator.com/personal/deer_with_apple.jpg

Reminds me of when I use to live in Eagle River in the 70's & 80's. We use to put out food for the deer in the winter. At that time we were the only ones that went to work in the morning as everyone else was retired. When we got home it was dark and as we turned to go into our driveway the headlights from the car would shine in the woods and there were all these eyes looking at us waiting for dinner. So I would put out fresh eats and watch them come across the road to feed. In the morning the young ones would be curled up in the leftover hay sleeping. After they got use to us for the season the deer wouldn't even wait for me to get the fresh hay out. They would be standing in the driveway looking at me wondering what was taking so long. I'll see if I can find the pictures of it and put them in my gallery.

Pretty darn funny Brent! Thanks for the chuckle.

Bthecute1,No the Little Betsy group never knows where to hunt. Either they bury SUV's in beaver dams or on the side of logging trails. They get lost in the woods all the time. :) Have a great day everyone!!

Great picture, especially the close up one. I also have taken pictures of this park and the deer, but not that many.

Norma, so what you're saying is they are all brawn and no brains? Or all brawn and no action? Lucky they haven't shot themselves in the foot yet! Good thing they haven't taken the dogs with them. Just kidding :)

I was there two weeks ago on vacation with my girlfriend. She could not believe all the deer...we got some feed from the good old Phoenix Store and spent most of the weekend feeding them...

This was a GREAT vacation....

On a sadder note, I remember about 1992 or 1993 when the deer were running there was a cute small coyote that was running with them, not hassling them or anything else....and then a day later the coyote was found shot...

Sad what some folks may think to do in this world...

Alex is glaring at Sam with a crooked smile!

whats wrong with shooting the coyote? yeh, i am sure it was just playing with them.

Bethecute1 & Sister Norma, I have'nt been on in a while, First, they do not heard up the deer in hunting season, second, that's not "sport" anyway, and third, I really don't want to shoot one anyway, I'd rather take grammpa to BK and yes Norma, go 4-wheelin to High Rock Bay, as far as shooting ourselves, well again, all bets are off when you're talking about Marty & Ben! Come on U.P. the coffee is always on at deer camp!
Regards, UC

P.S. You can't deer hunt with dogs!

On a serious note, if they're feeding the deer, I think that's great, they have a tough time in the CC in the winter, we need to see more deer in the CC year around, we all need to contribute $$$ for their survival, let us know where to donate, I'm in!

havent been here for a while, but feeding the deer is a great idea to keep the population growing, but like uncle chuck i would rather see one, sight it in and watch it rather shoot it. that way the only way my jeep gets dirty is from the mud back in the woods. mom, your just jealous that you arent allowed at deer camp! anyways i am off to drink green beer in grand rapids today! happy st patty's day to everybody! slainte'!

By the way, this pic is fantastic! It's now my background on my laptop, Mary you're fooling with us, this can't be the CC. Now show me some black bears-HA!

Great picture!
Let's see.... a family reunion? or...yes, a company picnic! ...or maybe, a highway travel planning meeting! ;)

Bthecute1, They are definately ALL brawn and absolutely no brains. But they still have a good time together. And, no they don't take the dogs, thank heavens.

UC, LB I know who likes BK better - YOU! Marty is the one that get's SUV's stuck and Ben can't park along a logging road worth beans. (LOL)

So, why did ya shoot it?

In 1905 there were an estimated 6,000,000 deer in the United States, today there are 100,000,000..Keep feeding them!!!!!

Being a hunter myself, I understand why some may be upset by a coyote near a herd of deer. However, shooting one scraggly coyote and then joking about it on this board and in other forums just turns the public against those of us who hunt...just an observation...really sorry I even brought it up.

pretty soon there will be more deer than PEOPLE in the US..lol

And hey ric in WI...won't that make for a better planet? The EVIL will be gone, and PEACE shall prevail! Bring it on!~

Nephew Ben...Slainte' to you! Tip a green one for me!

Yikes deer lover....a bit of angst there?)

I wish you a good St Patty's day! my friend....

and to all of my fellow hunters, be safe, enjoy life, and cherish what you have as it can be gone in an instant....

To those of we Nature lovers, enjoy the deer!

LOOKS LIKE MY BACKYARD

All that "Government Beef" WOW!!!

ben slainte to you too la fhalte padraig and go n iri an T adh Leat on this holist of all holy days

please no more guilt tranference

Ok, best St. Patrick's day to all. Just made it home from the pub ...
good night.

Love the photo. I wish I had one to share of my lab Grady nuzzling a buck at the Harbor Springs deer park. They met through the chain link fence and licked each other's muzzles. Grady would not make a good hunting dog, unless maybe someone was hunting tennis balls.

Great pic of the herd. We don't have 'em that pretty down here.

Happy St Pats day.....just enjoyed a cold one with L. Brooks Patterson and about 120 of his "closet (I mean closest) friends" in da Cass Corridor of Detroit. The regulars thought that 120 Oakland county republicans (small r on purpose) in an inner city bar was a hoot. Four buses and limo's for a one night stand.....At least they will be safe once they cross 8 Mile...

sg Milford and sur5er an others too....let me me the last (probably) to wish you all Happy St Patrick's day....just got in to work from my "weekend" and saw your postings from the other day....glad to be known as an old timer! Older than you know! Have to backtrack now and catch up on the past couple days Cam Notes and What's UP...catch you later....

Hi Susan :) Waving at you from the shores of Lake Michigan. Howdy Hoo :)

Flewstinsontoday: How's that hangover feeling today. :)

Thanks for showing us what deer look like. We had many deer here in Menominee County. My Sweetie had 7 deer and 22 turkeys that came two/three times a day. His closest neighbor is one half mile away. While watching them acting skittish one day in early fall we looked toward the west and saw 3 wolves. Since early December we saw 2 turkeys once in December, now there is no sign of deer or turkeys, but we do see a wolf or four very often. Deer are more fun to watch.

Well that is more then I seen in NJ. But I gotta say I did encounter a deer on my way home from work on St. Patty's Day. My first deer sighting in New Jersey. A sight missin' from home.