Cades Cove Deer (part 1)

[DSGB]

These were the first two deer we saw at Cades Cove. We went around mid-day, so most of them were laying around in the shade chewing their cud, and getting up occassionally to grab a bite to eat. These two does were about 50 yards from the road bedded down. Cars would pull up next to us, look around, and drive off. They must not have been looking hard enough.

I was able to sneak up on this one and get some close-ups. The deer there have never been hunted, so they have no fear of humans.

This is how far the deer actually was.

My wife tried to follow me, and she moved a little too fast, so the doe got up. I've never seen white marking like that on the front of the deer's legs.

This deer was feeding about 20 yards from the road. The first picture was taken with no zoom.

Notice the "blue" color of the deer's face. Most of them were at some stage of shedding their summer coat.

 

[gadeerwoman]

Great pixs! I've always wanted to take a trip up to Cade's Cove. Maybe one of the days I'll make it.

 

[kudzumotorsports]

cades cove is nice fed a buck some bugles ate em right out of my hand.

 

[braintree]

Hey DSGB those are some awesome pics. A guy I work with goes up there every year and he said you would not believe the amount of deer you see. He said he always sees 25-30 "shooters" everytime he goes.

 

[carabrook]

neat pics

 

[highcountryscott]

What is Cades Cove?

 

[Steven Farr]

It is located in The Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It is an 11 mile loop throught some beautiful country. No hunting allowed so the critters are mighty tame.

 

[DSGB]

cades cove is nice fed a buck some bugles ate em right out of my hand.

Although that would be a neat thing to do, that is illegal and very bad for any wild animal. Not trying to be negative, but just letting folks know that's not a good thing to do.

 

[jman9977]

Nice pixs I would love to take a trip up there

 

[pendy]

What awsome pictures. I just can't wait until I get the chance to go there.

 

[Darcy]

went there over the summer, it was really nice! We didn't do much walking around like you did, but it was crazy how tame they were....walking out in the middle of the fields and right across the road in front of our car....

 

[SouthPaw Draw]

Although that would be a neat thing to do, that is illegal and very bad for any wild animal. Not trying to be negative, but just letting folks know that's not a good thing to do.

The authorities will write you a ticket! No warning a fine right then and there. My wife's cousin is the Wildlife Biologist for the park and he has told me numerous stories about fines being issued for this.

 

[JoeBanker]

Great Pictures... I was in Cades Cove last weekend but we didn't see any wildlife. Really interesting place for those who have never been.

 

[Crosshair]

Great Pics. Cades Cove is a great place to go.