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Original title:Touching the Wild
Category:TV Episode / Documentary / Family
Released:1982–
Director:David Allen
Duration:1h
Video type:TV Episode

Rating 8.4: Votes 795

1982– David Allen

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A writer has a spiritual encounter with a lone mule deer and dedicates 7 years of studying them and grows in trust with them and they him. He meets a curious doe and names her RaggedyAnn and after 2 years she finally comes closer and makes a decision he is safe to approach and comes within inches of his face. He touches her and they are both changed. He comes to realize she is the leader of this large herd and not by leading by dominance but by being gentle. He is now accepted by the herd and into the hierarchy and learns its rules. They are not tame and will run if another human approaches. Mule Deer have been illegally hunted for generations are may disappear in the Rockies if not more protected. The have the largest brain of all deer and are very curious. Meet Ragtag , raggedys daughter who actually grooms him in return for his scratches. They soon respond to their name by his tone of voice and come towards him.

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Author: Steelraven

A sweet and touching story of a scientist who specializes in living among and observing animals spending 7 years amidst a herd of mule deer. He gets to know them as individuals and slowly wins their trust. It's especially beguiling because the scientist, Joe Hutto, comes off more like a tough and flinty hunter who we'd think would be out there shooting these deer, than the soft- hearted soul underneath who can't help shedding a tear when a favorite four legged friend passes on.

On the other hand, the film suffers from a serious lack of specific information. How did this deer die? How sick is that one? With what? How much does Joe feel he can ethically interfere when one is in trouble? Without more basic explanation of the rules of Joe's research and the specifics of what were seeing (example – we're told that the mule deer are 'under strain from all sides', but never told any more about what that means. Is the species actually in decline? Is it endangered? What are the specific threats 'from all sides'? ) the film is doomed to remain a pleasant and heartwarming diversion, but not a serious look at the species or it's situation.

Episode credited cast:
	Joe Hutto	-	Himself / Narrator

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