The "right " bumper??

New Taco owner here, 2021 MGM sport. I work on a Federal installation and the deer are everywhere, already had a couple of close calls. Was wondering if anyone has hit a deer with an aftermarket front bumper and how it faired. I like the looks of several of them, just wanting some collision feedback. TIA

 

According to previous mentions on the forum the ARB Bumper can withstand a pretty hard hit (they have kangaroos all over Australia). But I don’t own one, nor have I ever hit a deer with one.

 

Yeah I smacked a deer before and it really sucks. I have a CBI T3 mid loop plate bumper on order for that reason.

Check out these threads they seem to be what you are looking for, down the rabbit hole you go..
- with armor
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/plate-bumpers-after-impact-with-pics.379600/page-3

-without armor
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/taco-vs-bambi.694610/

 

I haven't hit a deer as of yet, but have wondering the same as you as went to the store the other night about dusk and almost hit deer crossing my driveway both leaving and returning. Fortunately, when going down my driveway, I'm not gong too fast.
They are everywhere. Here's by my front door.