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Fish and Wildlife Resources alerts motorists to fall deer dangers Link to an extensive Kentucky State Police report on deer-auto difficulties at the end of this story. The report has very interesting statistics on Adair County, which show a high average number of deer-related collisions here (31 per year). That is higher than any neighboring county except Taylor. - ED WATCH OUT FOR DEER CROSSING IN ROADS AT THIS TIME OF YEAR Frankfort, KY. Falls shorter days and longer nights mean white-tailed deer will soon be on the move, searching for mates. The peak of the deer breeding season occurs in mid-November, and motorists should pay attention for deer crossing the roadways, especially in rural areas. ?"Vehicle collisions with deer in Kentucky are highest in November," said Tina Brunjes, big game coordinator for the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. "Motorists should slow down and be alert when driving, particularly in areas where the woods come close to the road. Deer can quickly dart out from the wooded area and into the road." The change of the seasons influences not only deer behavior, but human behavior as well. "The time changes and people are driving home from work closer to dark," Brunjes said. "That is also the time when deer are traditionally active. That is a recipe for increased accidents." Some people mistakenly blame hunting for November deer movement, but it occurs regardless of hunting. Hunting is not causing the deer to move around - breeding is," Brunjes said. "Hunting reduces deer densities and areas with lower deer densities have fewer collisions." Bright headlights transfix deer in roadway Deer caught in the road by an approaching vehicle often will not move out of the way, even after drivers honk their horns. Nothing in their natural world is as bright as the headlights of a vehicle. These bright orbs transfix them. Motorists who encounter deer in the road should slow to a stop and allow the deer to cross to the other side. Motorists should keep their vehicles headlights on so other motorists can see them. Deer usually travel in groups, so if you see one, you'll likely see more. If you are traveling at night over the next month or so, be vigilant. Deer can dart out from anywhere and cause serious damage to your vehicle. Be especially careful on foggy nights. For more information on deer and vehicle collisions, log on the Kentucky State Police's web page at Click Here Story courtesy Lee McClellan, Kentucky Fish and WIldlife Resources This story was posted on 2006-10-20 11:08:39
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