What it like to own a genesis in the south

[Gunshot]

Well once again living in the southern states bits me in the a$$. A deer runs into my car. Luckly this time its only the rear door instead of my front end.

 

[Cut-Throat]

Some of the Worst states are up North.

 

[Mark_888]

Some of the Worst states are up North.

That map is misleading because it is based on the entire state.

I was once driving in southern Colorado between Pueblo and Durango at night. I must have seen at least a dozen deer cross the 2-lane road in front of my car. I would never, ever, travel on that road at night again.

Another bad spot was in Southern Utah where I saw way more than a dozen deer in a 50 mile stretch, including about 3-4 freshly killed ones on the road that collided with traffic, but had not been removed yet.

But because the vast majority of people in those states live in a big city, they both rank lower than many other states on that State Farm map.

 

[Cut-Throat]

That map is misleading because it is based on the entire state.

I was once driving in southern Colorado between Pueblo and Durango at night. I must have seen at least a dozen deer cross the 2-lane road in front of my car. I would never, ever, travel on that road at night again.

Another bad spot was in Southern Utah where I saw way more than a dozen deer in a 50 mile stretch, including about 3-4 freshly killed ones on the road that collided with traffic, but had not been removed yet.

But because the vast majority of people in those states live in a big city, they both rank lower than many other states on that State Farm map.

Not misleading at all !! Big cities usually have higher deer populations than rural areas. They have plenty of food, no predators and great shelter. A whitetail deer will live in the same square mile it is born in. I know I live 8 miles from downtown Minneapolis and have more deer than I've seen anywhere! Look at North and South Dakota, Wyoming and Montana -- They have no Big cities !! And then there is Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan.. Lot's of Big Cities! But you're right certain highways are worse than others.

 

[landtuna]

You guys with whitetails....pussies! Come out West and have a run-in with a Mule Deer whydoncha? Or, better yet, an Elk. Lots of 'em in the mountains of AZ (yes, we have plenty of mountains too).

 

[Cut-Throat]

You guys with whitetails....pussies! Come out West and have a run-in with a Mule Deer whydoncha? Or, better yet, an Elk. Lots of 'em in the mountains of AZ (yes, we have plenty of mountains too).

I am plenty familiar with Mule Deer. However, they are the same size as Whitetail deer. Hitting either would be about the same result.

An Elk or Moose would be another Matter. And a Bison would be in a whole other league!

 

[bigpapainscotia]

Why not come up here to Canada and try to avoid hitting a 2000 pounds plus moose that stands over six to eight feet tall. Even Semi Trucks don't won't to hit these.

 

[dg_moore]

At least in the South you don't have to drive your Genesis in snow in the winter.

 

[landtuna]

At least in the South you don't have to drive your Genesis in snow in the winter.

Which is exactly why I have one.

No need for snow or winter tires either (unless you travel up to the mountains).

 

[landtuna]

I am plenty familiar with Mule Deer. However, they are the same size as Whitetail deer.

The Whitetails I used to see all over the place in VA were the size of large dogs. The Mule Deer here in AZ are about the same size as a small horse - quite a big larger.

Did I mention we also have bears? Don't want to hit one of those either.

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[Cut-Throat]

The Whitetails I used to see all over the place in VA were the size of large dogs. The Mule Deer here in AZ are about the same size as a small horse - quite a big larger.

Did I mention we also have bears? Don't want to hit one of those either.

We have plenty of Bears.

Body Size: Both mule deer and whitetail deer are similar in size, weighing between 80 and 400 lbs depending on age, nutrition, etc. Mule deer tend to have a stockier build, but again – an unreliable factor.

https://www.huntinfool.com/blog/differences-between-mule-deer-whitetail-deer/

 

[amartz]

You guys with whitetails....pussies!

You want to try that again?? This was on I-95 in South Carolina near Charleston, after dark....

 

[Mark_888]

The Whitetails I used to see all over the place in VA were the size of large dogs.

That was Bambi. Bambi's mother is a lot larger.

 

[rogerlange]

My cousin hit one, it wrote off his truck.

 

[Gunshot]

You want to try that again?? This was on I-95 in South Carolina near Charleston, after dark....

Kinda crazy man cause I live an hour and 30 minutes from Charleston and them white tail are a bitch. Especially since I see atleast 8 or more a night.

 

[Gunkk]

Looks like a >$10k hit. Sorry.

 

[amartz]

Looks like a >$10k hit. Sorry.

I'm not sure it was that much, until I pointed out to them that the cruise control was now wacky, and replacing that cost Allstate another $4500! Expensive little black box!!