Just got one this summer, So far I' ve only used it to haul my tree stand and pack in and out, works great. Had a deer stand with in 5 feet of it looking at it and sniffing just about legal shooting time. Couldn' t make out if it was a doe or buck only 10 yds. So I guess there not afraid of them. Also have that plastic sled that cabellas sells. Great for hauling deer and gear, only I don' t like that ssssshhh sound it makes in the snow but sure makes life easy. especially when you start getting aches and pains in your joints and muscles.