deer News

California Study Aims to Reduce Deer Hit by Cars on Freeway

Researchers are hoping a project that includes capturing and tracking deer will cut down on the number of deer being hit by cars on Interstate 280 outside of San Francisco, Calif. As part of a two-year project, on Dec. 2 …

November Has Most Vehicle-deer Collisions in Iowa

Iowa drivers should be extra careful in November, according to the state Department of Natural Resources, because the month has the highest rate of collisions between vehicles and deer. The deer road kill count in Iowa in 2010 was about …

Maine Deputy Suspended for Hitting Deer at 92 mph

A Maine sheriff’s deputy has served a one-day suspension after striking a deer with his police cruise while driving more than 90 mph. Hancock County Deputy Christopher Sargent struck the deer just before 3 a.m. Oct. 6 while driving on …

Virginia Farm Bureau Says It’s Peak Deer vs. Car Season

The Virginia Farm Bureau is warning motorists to be mindful of deer wandering onto roads and highways, a common hazard during this time of year. The Farm Bureau should know. It says Virginia is among the top 10 states in …

North Carolina Motorists Warned to Watch for Deer

North Carolina motorists who want to know the regions of the state where they have to be especially vigilant about deer now have an online tool to help. The state Department of Transportation has maps available by county on its …

State Farm: Deer Crashes Still Likeliest in West Virginia

State Farm says West Virginia continues to be the most likely state where deer and vehicles collide. West Virginia topped State Farm’s annual list of states’ likelihood of deer crashes for the fifth consecutive year. The Mountain State’s top ranking …