how do deer sleep?
 

These may seem like silly questions, but I'd really like to know. Do deer sleep with theireyes closed? Do they lower their heads to rest like a dog would do? I've hunted for 40 years and have never heard anyone discuss it.

thanks

RE: how do deer sleep?
 

I've never been able to catch one napping personally , but I'd guess that they close their eyes like other mammals . The pics I've seen of sleeping deer usually showed them laying down with their head down .

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I've never been able to catch one napping personally , but I'd guess that they close their eyes like other mammals . The pics I've seen of sleeping deer usually showed them laying down with their head down .exactly

RE: how do deer sleep?
 

I would have to agree totally with kevin1.

RE: how do deer sleep?
 

With one eye open!;)

RE: how do deer sleep?
 

They sleepcurled up with its head rested on its front legs and their eyes closed.

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RE: how do deer sleep?
 

They get plenty of rest when their on my plate!!!!

RE: how do deer sleep?
 

I've walked up to deer in the dark that must have been fast-asleep because they friggen come-unglued when you get to about 10 yards and they wake-up. I'm guessing they sleep extremely light generally, but occasionally fall into a deep sleep like the "Bou" above.

RE: how do deer sleep?
 

havent you ever seen a used deer bed? they curl up and they do close their eyes but never go into a deep sleep. the do more resting then actual sleeping. they are always on alert