The image comparison above shows us how deer are likely to perceive a hunter’s orange vest based on what we know about deer eyes. Deer do not perceive the longer wavelengths of color, so oranges and reds appear as brown or gray. BlueĬan deer see blaze orange? The short answer is no, not in the same way that humans see it. Deer have fewer cones but more rods than humans. Thus, deer see better in low light than we do, but they see with less clarity. Rods are responsible for light absorption and are what animals use to see in low light, while cones are responsible for color vision and distinguishing fine details. 20xĭeer and humans both have photoreceptors in their eyes called rods and cones. Deer have a normal daylight eyesight of about 20/60, which means they see 3 times less clearly than humans! If you have ever made eye contact with a deer for what felt like an eternity, it is likely because they are trying to figure out exactly what they’re looking at. While this pupil shape helps them monitor a broader area, they sacrifice sharpness. It also is important in detecting movement across a wide, horizontal view where danger is most likely to appear. This shape allows them to let in more light than human pupils can, especially as they open wider in low-light conditions. 20/60ĭeer eyes have pupils that are wide, horizontal slits, as you can see in the image above.
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Combined with professional wild deer photography from Tes Randle Jolly, the science helps us see how deer see. Reviewing scientific research from a number of sources, especially work at the University of Georgia Deer Lab, we compiled the seven most important facts for deer hunters to know about deer vision. Deer hunters can be more successful when they understand the strengths and weaknesses of deer eyes. As prey animals, deer are well equipped to detect and avoid predators, and one of their primary tools of defense is their vision.
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