What's wrong with this deer?

[Catscratch]

Been seeing it since late winter. Tongue hangs out and fur is goofy. At first glance I thought it was just loosing it's winter coat, but after stopping and looking I've decided it's something else. Anyone know?

 

[Angus 1895]

Looks like it was hit by car/ truck etc.

It looks too bright/ alert to be ill.

 

[OakSeeds]

Catscratch ... this site will give you biologist info by county in KS. They might have some insight regarding the condition of that deer.
https://ksoutdoors.com/Services/Private-Landowner-Assistance/Wildlife-Biologists

 

[Ben.MN/WI]

I think the right thing to do would be to shoot that deer now. That move probably isn't legal, but I still think it is the right thing to do.

I'd also bury that carcass to hopefully prevent other animals from coming in contact with it.

 

[Catscratch]

^^^ Both those suggestions have been given consideration...

 

[The Fishman]

Why is her tongue out in both photos?

 

[H20fwler]

Goofy deer with mange.

It's a wonder Darwinism hasn't cought up with it yet.

 

[Catscratch]

It's tongue is always out.

And maybe it's a great example of Darwinism... should be dead but it's the toughest deer ever!

 

[T-Max]

It's tongue is always out.

And maybe it's a great example of Darwinism... should be dead but it's the toughest deer ever!

But if she thrives and all your deer end up looking like that?! I’d move….


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[H20fwler]

They may have some cool looking NT racks?

 

[Catscratch]

Lol. Certainly doesn't look appetizing!

 

[Bill]

Shoot it

 

[Bill]

But it might be one interesting experiment.

 

[tooln]

I'd try a biologist or vet. Also leaning towards putting her down and having examined after.