Precautions to be taken to Avoid Injury by Deer 79 



It is also very dangerous to feed deer out of the hand, as they 

 may at any time suddenly make an attack, especially in the case of a 

 lady accompanied by a dog, or carrying one under her arm. 



When hinds have calves hidden in bracken or nettles, it is 

 not safe to go near with a dog, as the hind will jump on the 

 dog, and if it is a small one break its back. A hind feeding near 

 bracken or nettles in June or July should always be avoided, as most 

 likely she has a calf hidden near by. 



During the calving-season notices should be put up requesting 

 people not to bring dogs through the park, as they not only disturb 

 the hinds, but often kill the calves. At such times I generally have 

 men patrolling my park. 



If a stag is getting too bold and follows people about, it is as well 

 to occasionally fire at him with dust-shot out of a "collector's" gun, 

 when he is far enough away not to be damaged by the shot, but care 

 must be taken not to hit his eyes or legs. 



\Vhen a stag, especially a large one, has once got into the habit of 

 attacking people he can never be cured of it ; and it is therefore best 

 to make him afraid of people from the beginning, whilst he is 

 still a calf. 



