Autumn has arrived. It’s the time when deer are more active. Crops are being harvested, and deer breeding season is in full swing. Nebraska drivers must be vigilant on the roads.
Bucks are more actively searching for does. They are bolder, less wary and more susceptible to collisions with vehicles. Deer are more active between dusk and dawn, but their movement peaks near dawn and dusk.
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission has tips to help drivers avoid deer-vehicle accidents and lessen the risk of injury or vehicle damage.
The harvesting of crops could push deer out of an area and toward a road or highway. Anticipate the possibility of a deer on the road. Prepare to stop suddenly but know braking too sharply or swerving may cause you to lose control and roll your vehicle.
When you spot a deer, assume there will be others in the same area.
Many places where deer-vehicle collisions occur are posted with “deer crossing” signs. Pay attention in these areas.
Find the complete information in the November 5 edition in The Wayne Herald or subscribe today by clicking here.
