Here's an article given by a fellow mc-ist on the topic of deer strike strategy.
http://www.soundrider.com/archive/safety-skills/deerohdeer.htm It's a good read... certainly doesn't hurt to go over it. I believe that the super best lighting out there can help at night, with one driving light deliberately pointed just beyond the roadside. And those friggin' whistles? Don't bet your life on them. Simply put... do not underestimate the unpredictability of wildlife.
At the end of the day, there is little we can do. Slow down during dusk and dawn especially and be super alert. I like putting myself back a ways from a car if and when I can. But then again, I have an idea for a bazillion dollar product that just might be the answer to the deer problem. Think "wolf" for a clue to what I have in mind!!
