Who pokes their dead animal in the eye?

[Ucsdryder]

Are you a poker?

 

[wapitibob]

yea, like never

 

[Marbles]

I laughed. I have checked for a corneal reflex, but don't do it every time.

 

[5811]

This poll was a poke in the eye.

 

[Ucsdryder]

I guess the next question is, who has poked one in the eye and had it react.

 

[Marbles]

I guess the next question is, who has poked one in the eye and had it react.

Well, the real question is do people know the reaction they are looking for? But no, all the ones I have poked have been dead dead.

Hunting, if I can walk up on it, normally I know it is too close to dead for checking to make a difference. However, an animal that has just been hit by a car or may have been spined or knocked out is a different story.

 

[StupidLightweight]

I used to, but then I realized it’s a foolish way to go. What if the animal is blind, can’t blink, or is really committed to playing opossum?

Now, I approach from the rear and use my barrel to give them a Texas Heart Check. Granted, this method is easiest with a sporter-profile barrel. Suppressors make it more difficult.

 

[5MilesBack]

Nope, but my daughter "booped" (poked the nose) on her first elk so we always do that. They are SOOOO soft.

 

[Ucsdryder]

I used to, but then I realized it’s a foolish way to go. What if the animal is blind, can’t blink, or is really committed to playing opossum?

Now, I approach from the rear and use my barrel to give them a Texas Heart Check. Granted, this method is easiest with a sporter-profile barrel. Suppressors make it more difficult.

I might have to try that. My Dominus would sure wake one up if he was playing opossum.

 

[Sevens]

Approach from the rear of the animal observing to confirm it appears expired. I usually give the animal a “shove” to be sure.

Mean animals (bear, Cape buffalo, etc.) will get some rocks or sticks thrown at them before getting closer.

 

[jahaze]

I don't. My uncle always told me to give them a good kick when you get close. If they shake like jello, they're dead. If stiff, give them some more time.


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[ODB]

Approach from the rear of the animal observing to confirm it appears expired. I usually give the animal a “shove” to be sure.

Mean animals (bear, Cape buffalo, etc.) will get some rocks or sticks thrown at them before getting closer.

Yes, but then about any PH worth his salt will still check the eye after getting close.

 

[Erict]

No on deer, but I at least look. One year, it revealed this interesting injury on a mule deer buck:

 

[street]

I guess the next question is, who has poked one in the eye and had it react.

Every time I poke, I get a reaction