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Due to their large and sensitive ears, a deer can be startled by even the slightest sound. While they can grow accustomed to some sounds and movements, unfortunately, an air horn will most likely scare them away as fast as their little legs can carry them. Air horns are loud and obnoxious. While they can sometimes be fun, they are also prone to scare any nearby deer away. In reality, deer are actually terrified of loud noises, and as a result, will bolt if they hear an air horn. Therefore, it is best to avoid using an air horn for any reason if you are attempting to attract deer. Continue reading to learn more about whether air horns scare deer away, if air horns pose any danger to deer, whether air horns affect deer hunting, the best ways to deter an airhorn from scaring deer and more. Do Air Horns Scare Deer Away? Yes, an air horn will scare a deer away. Air horns are actually one of the most effective deer deterrents. For example, if you live on a farm and want to keep deer out of your crops, utilizing an air horn to make a loud bellow a few times a day will help scare any surrounding deer away and deter them from approaching your land. Therefore, regardless of whether the sound you make with the air horn is short or long, it is bound to scare away any deer in the area. Deer are easily startled, and as a result, will flee at even the slightest loud sound. Do Air Horns Pose Any Danger to Deer? Air horns, like car horns or any other loud noise, can endanger a deer. For example, if a deer jumps in front of your automobile, the sound of your horn should frighten it enough for it to flee. However, keep in mind that deer are not the cleverest of animals. Therefore, be aware, that when startled by a sudden noise like a horn, a deer will jump immediately into a fight or flight response, and this may not always be in the direction you desire. Do Air Horns Affect Deer Hunting? Yes, air horns affect deer hunting. Due to the flight or fight response the sound of an air horn triggers in deer, the use of one in any way when attempting to attract deer is a no-go. Deer are most commonly found in quiet, peaceful forest areas. However, they can also be found in open woodland and farming country. What Are Some of the Best Ways to Deter an Air Horn From Scaring a Deer Away? Unfortunately, the only way to deter an air horn from scaring deer away is to not use one. Since deer are prone to startle at even the slightest sounds, an air horn is sure to send them running as fast as they can to get away from you. Take note that deer have extremely sensitive ears, and as a result, even the ticking of a watch can scare them away. These ears act as an important line of defense against danger. Therefore, unexpected, or odd noises, like an air horn, can and will frighten them away. What Are Some of the Best Ways to Attract Deer When There Are Loud Sounds Around? Click Image for More Info Be advised that repeated air horn sounds will ensure that practically all deer in the vicinity completely avoid your property. Therefore, the only method to attract deer is to maintain a tranquil atmosphere. Nonetheless, if you can keep noise to a minimum on your property, there are a few more things you can try to entice deer into your yard. For example, attracting deer to your land can be achieved by strategically placing a few enticing salt licks. Bovine salt licks are always a cheap and dependable solution. These mineral sources are enticing to deer and are also one of the most cost-effective strategies to attract deer to your property. Another approach to attracting deer is to plant certain tree species, like willow, apple, or oak trees, on your property, since deer are attracted to these specific types of trees that provide food. We recommend using a deer attractant like this one from Amazon. There's no mixing required with this formula. Simply place it on the ground to help attract deer. Final Thoughts Air horns are loud and annoying in general. Unfortunately, they also have a tendency to scare away any surrounding deer. After all, deer have sensitive ears and are, therefore, afraid of loud noises and will flee if they hear an air horn. Air horns, as a result, have an impact on deer hunting. Unfortunately, the best method to avoid frightening deer away with an air horn is to not use one. Since deer are often startled by even the slightest sound, an air horn will send them fleeing as fast as they can. Therefore, when aiming to attract deer, it is preferable to avoid using an air horn altogether.