Ruling Requested: Deer strike count

[Belisaerio]

In my copious early morning saddle time, I have struck 3 deer. These were all done at speed, causing thousands in damage to the ST1300 and totalled two other bikes.
However, in addition to several incidents when I stopped short, I had one incident that I'm never sure whether to count.

I saw the deer ahead of me, power braked, and was nearly stopped when I rolled onto its back leg. I heard a snap or pop and I backed off. It quickly exited the road, clearly keeping weight of that leg. My ST1300 was undamaged.

So ruling from wise ones of this forum. And the rest of you as well, is that a deer strike. I've not been counting it, but non-riders disagree.

 

[Willsmotorcycle]

when I rolled onto its back leg

Looks like, quacks like.

 

[W0QNX]

So you say you R U N N T it over but didn't hit it?

That's a runt over.

 

[ST Gui]

Yes it counts.

Unless you're driving a NASCAR entry. Then it's a rub not a strike.

 

[Mykllee]

I bet the deer would count it as a strike.....

 

[Belisaerio]

I bet the deer would count it as a strike.....

No doubt, but since the deer nation has clearly declared war on me, their opinion is biased.