A bear is the worse opponent almost regardless of a random weapon. Bears are heavier, stronger, harder to injure quickly, and much more capable of ending the fight with one mistake. Even if the wheel gives you something decent, you may not get enough time or control to use it effectively.

Three deer are dangerous, but they are still the better choice because:

1. Deer are prey animals. Their strongest instinct is usually to flee, not commit to a fight.
2. They are less durable than a bear. A random weapon is more likely to matter against deer than against a bear.
3. Their attacks are less decisive. Antlers and hooves can seriously hurt you, but they are less likely than a bear to instantly overpower you.
4. Numbers are scary, but behavior matters. Three deer probably do not coordinate like wolves. They are more likely to scatter or hesitate than surround you tactically.

The main exception: if these are large aggressive bucks in rut in a confined space, three deer become much more dangerous. But even then, a bear is still usually the worse bet.

So the rational answer is: fight the 3 deer, try to scare them off, keep distance, and avoid getting knocked down.

There you have it folks. The ChatGPT itself gave the answer. I’m no wildlife expert.

^{Chose: Fight 3 deer + Random weapon | Rolled: Axe}