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New Jersey DOT issues deer alert

GasBuddy Blog -- New Jersey's Dept of Transportation (and undoubtedly the DOTs in many other states too) is urging motorists to be on the alert for white-tailed deer on the roadways with the arrival of the fall breeding season, especially during the morning and evening commutes when visibility may be poor and deer activity is likely to be higher.

"White-tailed deer are on the move and unpredictable during this season,” said NJ's Fish and Wildlife Director David Chanda. “Deer are much more likely to dart into roads without warning at this time of year. Drivers should be extra alert to avoid collisions that could result in injuries and damage to their vehicles.”

Deer movements related to breeding are beginning now and will pick up in the...

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Submitted Oct 23, 2012 By: PD

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honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,623 Points:1,609,520 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Nov 2, 2012 5:42:47 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse can someone tell the deer here to read the book?
garywa01 Sophomore Author Alberta Posts:130 Points:379,915 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Nov 1, 2012 9:36:18 AM Ignore garywa01 Report Abuse Common sense key
MiCARgo Veteran Author Akron Posts:311 Points:25,570 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 12:37:00 PM Ignore MiCARgo Report Abuse Yeah, stay off the phone for once, and save a deer's life! hohoho
dfred65 Rookie Author Georgia Posts:2 Points:165 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 10:00:39 AM Ignore dfred65 Report Abuse You guys suggesting moving the deer crossing signs crack me up! Deer can't read, the signs are for you! LOL! :)
hpmossii Sophomore Author Pennsylvania Posts:208 Points:174,830 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Oct 30, 2012 9:35:27 PM Ignore hpmossii Report Abuse why is common sense so uncommon? and... if you pay attention to the road and scan the sides of the road for deer instead of talking on the cell phone or whatever else, you'll have a much better chance of being able to react and avoid an accident.
mantarran Rookie Author Colorado Posts:37 Points:26,660 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Oct 29, 2012 9:37:27 PM Ignore mantarran Report Abuse Not much you can do about wild animals getting on the road........
GasHunter0007 Veteran Author California Posts:289 Points:168,375 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Oct 28, 2012 2:39:32 PM Ignore GasHunter0007 Report Abuse There's got to be away to 'radar' these animals ahead of time so drivers can take the necessary precaution before a collision happens.
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,623 Points:1,609,520 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Oct 27, 2012 5:55:30 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse I guess around here they haven't read the books?
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,623 Points:1,609,520 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Oct 26, 2012 5:41:38 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse hmmm... deer are predictable in ANY season? Would like to know which one!
garywa01 Sophomore Author Alberta Posts:130 Points:379,915 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Oct 25, 2012 9:52:14 AM Ignore garywa01 Report Abuse Just relocate deer crossing signs, that will help!
bell05 Champion Author Atlanta Posts:9,255 Points:1,875,860 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Oct 24, 2012 4:17:30 PM Ignore bell05 Report Abuse Yea, old article.
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Janetique Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:1,134 Points:745,665 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Oct 24, 2012 10:33:11 AM Ignore Janetique Report Abuse A yearly occurrence. The deer were here before cars...
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greatartiste All-Star Author New Jersey Posts:540 Points:105,810 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Oct 24, 2012 10:30:31 AM Ignore greatartiste Report Abuse too many deer... more each year...
Bonnajai Rookie Author Ontario Posts:33 Points:75,075 Joined:Sep 2012	Message Posted: Oct 24, 2012 10:30:25 AM Ignore Bonnajai Report Abuse ... Old news, but we just need to be careful when driving!
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LeftLane1 Champion Author Georgia Posts:13,946 Points:1,863,490 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Oct 24, 2012 10:13:58 AM Ignore LeftLane1 Report Abuse OK, This happens every year granted, but in many states areas once more rural are now more suburban or urban, yet deer populations are now going unchecked more so than ever, less deer are being hunted and as there populations grow they expand their territories. In major city urban cores, there have been deer hit. On the other side of that coin is what I call "urban deer", where dear are in larger numbers in areas where they see cars often and are less often spooked by autos. I see deer that will stand a few feet off the roadway and ignore me passing by quite often in my suburban area.
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