Bowmanstown borough issued the following announcement on Nov. 10.
The PA Game Commission is reminding motorists to slow down and keep an eye out for deer on the roadways. Be especially alert in “Deer Crossing” areas, and remember deer tend to travel in family groups, so if you see one deer, more are likely coming.
Deer become more active during this time of year with the lead-up to their fall breeding season, commonly referred to as the “rut.”
Autumn also sees a number of people taking part in outdoor activities that might flush deer from forested areas or briar thickets, and deer are more actively feeding to store energy for winter months.
Add to this the end of daylight saving time, which results in more traffic between dawn and dusk, and the chances of vehicle accidents with deer increase significantly.
To report a dead deer for removal from state roads, call the PennDOT at 1-800-FIX-ROAD. If the deer is on a locally owned road, contact the appropriate municipality.
Original source can be found here.
Source: Bowmanstown borough
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