They run away after you chase them out of the garden a few times! But before that they didn't seem to mind, just kinda stood around. they like it better than an actual spotlight from the window

 

If they are there eating...they'll get used to the light real quick... Probably startle them first few times it comes on then they'll settle down. A feeder will help if that's legal where you're at.

 

Maybe use a red fog light instead of white?

Only down side is that you may have a few Gentleman callers come to your house.

 

What are gentleman callers?

 

When I turn a bright light on deer in the dark I can see them better.

:darkbeer:

 

Check your state law's about shinning wildlife. In Arkansas it's a no-no and considered wildlife harrassment which will cost you money.

 

I'm pretty sure that's only a no no if they aren't on your property. You have every right to shoo them from your property.

 

When feeding deer in our yard, they get skittish when we turn the lights on. Sometimes they stay, sometimes the leave. They get used to it. Its not considered shining from a fixed position light.

 

I have a porch light on my back deck & it doesn't bother any critters. BUT, when we have snow they don't wait for dark. Hell, they never wait.

 

If deer were afraid of white lights, they wouldn't get hit by vehicles. I know, I know someone just bought that green, blue or red light because they said it wouldn't spoke game. JK.

 

That situation is a little different. lol. And a lot of times they run.

 

If it would bother you, it's likely it would bother them.

 

I'm thinking about setting up bright floodlights at my house to attempt to see the wildlife in my yard.

I think it helps them see my shrubs and trees. I know it never scared anything away.

 

My dad lives in Kansas and had a light installed about 25' from the back of the house and had a wire buried and it is on a dimmer switch next to one of the back windows. He feeds wildlife year around. We've seen some stud bucks over the years. The deer will get used to it and won't mind it a bit.

 

could be considerd shining or molesting wildlife , may want to check... Not saying it is or is isint, just check that's all

 

mounting the spot light to the underside of your favorite hunting rifle is not recommended but not too uncommon in KY!