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I wrecked an ATV about 10 years ago and had a concussion, and ever since then I have carried a buckeye (the nut, not the bird) in my pocket. No wrecks.
In the past, I have used blinky led lights of various colors, including red, to lure bobcats into areas with traps. The idea was that bobcats were highly visual hunters and not too bright, and coyotes, which were worth less money at that time and extra wary, would be scared away. Guess what? Still caught coyotes. I don't believe for a second that these things could have any effect whatsoever. I have been a hunter, a trapper, a farmer, and employed in the field of wildlife biology for quite some time. I see no reason for it to work, at least not for any length of time. If it makes you feel better to have one, by all means continue, but it is no substitute for covered runs and an enclosed coop, locked at night. I will continue to carry my lucky buckeye when I ride an ATV with no helmet. I think both will be just as effective.
In the past, I have used blinky led lights of various colors, including red, to lure bobcats into areas with traps. The idea was that bobcats were highly visual hunters and not too bright, and coyotes, which were worth less money at that time and extra wary, would be scared away. Guess what? Still caught coyotes. I don't believe for a second that these things could have any effect whatsoever. I have been a hunter, a trapper, a farmer, and employed in the field of wildlife biology for quite some time. I see no reason for it to work, at least not for any length of time. If it makes you feel better to have one, by all means continue, but it is no substitute for covered runs and an enclosed coop, locked at night. I will continue to carry my lucky buckeye when I ride an ATV with no helmet. I think both will be just as effective.
