HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — The start of fall also means an increase in deer activity, according to the Pennsylvania Game Commission, which is urging Pennsylvanians to stay alert while driving.
The game commission said that it’s breeding season for deer. which means yearling bucks are leaving their birth areas in search of new territory, while adult bucks are searching for doe.
The peak hours for deer movement are during dusk and dawn, the game commission said.
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“Whitetails are ramping up their activity levels and expanding their home ranges, so it’s imperative that motorists exercise increased caution and attentiveness during this time of year,” Game Commission Executive Director Steve Smith said in a release.
Drivers are urged to stay alert and especially pay attention on stretched marked with “Deer Crossing” signs. The game commission added that deer often travel in groups, so if you see one deer, there could be others right behind it.
To report a dead deer for removal from state roads, you can call PennDOT at 1-800-FIX-ROAD.
More information on what to do if you hit a deer can be found on the game commission’s website.