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Request To Drivers
October and November are the peak months for deer accidents. Please be aware while driving and slow down if you spot a deer on the side of the road. They're unpredictable and will dart into traffic. Also, since deer travel in herds, assume others are nearby. If one crosses in front of you be prepared for others to be following. And when able, use your high beams at night. Thanks.
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Good reminder and excellent suggestions. Thank you. |
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If you end up in that horrible situation where a deer is frozen in your headlights....turn them off and honk your horn...that unfreezes them pretty quick. I know it's scary to be braking in the dark and actually turn off your headlights, but it's better than a collision... |
There's not too many deer in the Northern NJ area per say but its good to know what to do in case there is one I wouldn't want to hit one that would be terrible!! Thanks for the suggestions
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When a buck ruts, they rarely eat or rest they have one thing on their mind and that is mating. Deer normally run in herds but during "the rut" the mature doe runs off the younger immature does. The mature does travel alone during this time, though she may be followed by the immature does. Should you see a lone doe cross the road or standing on the side of the road and looking across the road or behind her or flipping her tail, you can bet "Big Daddy" is close behind her. If she has crossed, be cautious as he may be hot on her tail.
Last year as I was traveling to work I turned at a stop light in town(a side street). Just as I turned I see a doe on the side of the road as I got closer I see a buck on the other side of the road. DUH! I didn't want either of them to jump on or into my truck, so I sat there. She came to the center line, then he did. I thought OMG deer porn.....they discussed it a few minutes and she got out of the road, he didn't. I blew the horn flashed my lights and he didn't move. I open the door stood on the running board and yelled at him. He turned square to me, stomped his hoof and blew at me. I'm thinking oh shit he's gonna charge my truck LOL. He didn't. Then this tiny little car came up and whizzed around me and between the deer. I thought IDIOT! Finally they decided to go into private for their affair and I was able to go on to work. It's rare that I go to work a week without seeing deer. I saw one this morning right after I left the driveway. People pass me flying like a bat out of hell every morning, but I putt putt around 40 mph all the way to town every morning so I can make a safe sudden stop should I need to. And YES I have hit several deer. Sometimes I think I have doe in heat scent on my trucks. :| |
Thanks for this! This is SO important! As a northerner I'll add: watch out for moose too! You hit a moose and you will very likely die. It's no joke. Stay safe!
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Also, at dusk or first dark, if you scan the sides of the roads for little golden orbs of light, it's your headlights reflecting off the deer's eyes. That's helped me a lot at times.
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hey it's possible. They do travel right? |
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Smacks self in forehead........yep they do....and they wear black hoodies and run from women with pink tasers. |
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Happened to me today; just around the corner from the house, a young doe came out of the woods and stopped in the middle of the road; I turned on my high beams, she froze and then took off in the direction she was heading to being with. Doe number two was still on the other side of the road waiting to cross. I waited to see if she was going to cross as well, but she just stood there right off the edge of the road, frozen in place. I love seeing them so close to home but they are sometimes hard to see. Even a small patch of woods in the middle of suburbia is intriguing to them so don't assume you have to be out in the country or on a dark sparsely populated road to find them!
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I used to commute on a highway that ran close to a river, and purchased those little deer whistles that stick on the front bumper—they made a dramatic difference.
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Oh good grief. Damn deer... I have them everywhere. LOL
I actually love deer and have a small herd that is so used to people they come right up to my front porch where I'm standing. (And yes, I am one of those weirdos who will carry on a "conversation" with them while they're there...lol) They have always been around the house, and I know firsthand what a danger they can be to drivers and such. I have a hard time keeping them from jumping off the bank onto the hood of my car when I go down my driveway. I also had one run out into the road, halt about the same time I braked, and then run head first into the driver side door of my completely still truck, almost knocking the side mirror off. Luckily the deer was ok. I've heard those little deer whistle things do work well. I haven't tried one yet though. Oh, and we also have to worry about bear incidents. Two cars were totalled just last week in two seperate run-ins with bears. One of the bears survived, but the other didn't. :( Be cautious, be observant, and stay safe out there y'all. :) |
I was involved in a deer strike several years ago. Saw the first deer run in front of my truck. I had just enough time to think and be grateful I had not it until I heard a loud thud. A deer had run into my truck broadside; smearing blood, fur and mud from headlight to taillights too causing $6,000 damages. I was very lucky that night. Last weekend I saw a 6 pt buck not 30 feet away in the neighbor's yard. It was beautiful. I called to it, he looked up and then dashed away.
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I've heard good things about the deer whistles too. Also - do not flash your lights!!! They may see their own shadow and run right in front of you. I don't recommend turning your lights off just for your own safety. I suggest laying on the horn - and I mean laying on it for several seconds as you slow your vehicle down. They'll run away from the sound of your horn. Also, if you see a deer xing sign it's there for a reason - slow down and pay close attention. Be safe y'all :)
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Thanks to those who responded and especially to those that added more suggestions. I have never heard of a deer whistle but I'm going to look into them now. Although, even with the whistle I'll still scan the sides of the parkway as I do now. Safe travels everyone and keep an eye out for wildlife.
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interesting thread.......... being the professional driver i am .... lol Yep have to admit....... i am guilty of runnin over 2 bucks a few yrs back. during this time of yr. i slowed down, blew the horn .. and well instead of darting bk off into the woods they just well.. jumped out in front of me instead. I am trained NOT to swirve .... but just hold my wheel straight..... i could kill myself if I did. and or cuz myself injuries and not to mention a lot of $$ in truck or frieght damages... and sometimes I haul haz mat loads. sooooooo im sorry and have remorse for hitting them deer. But...... anyways....... stay safe out there. |
On another note Deer carry ticks which carry Lyme's disease so I wouldn't get too close to them. I had many deer in KCMO when I lived there. they were everywhere especially in the country where I lived so yes be very careful not to hit one!!
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I saw the deer whistlers at auto zone for $6.99 I believe. What's the saying... an ounce of prevention.... might save your car/life ;)
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