Motorists are advised to watch for deer crossing roadways this time of year, especially at dawn and dusk. Deer are very active right now, as the mating season, or rut, is underway and bucks and does have their minds on other things than traffic!
According to New Hampshire Fish and Game Department deer biologist Dan Bergeron, a hefty percentage – almost a third – of all deer/vehicle collisions in New Hampshire occur from mid-October through the end of November (see graph at www.wildnh.com/wildlife/brake-for-deer.html). In a typical year, an estimated 1,200 deer/vehicle collisions occur in New Hampshire.
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