11/04/2023
👀 🦌 “Watch for deer.” -Another way for Pennsylvanians to say: “I care about you.” (Read until the end 😉)
Please use caution while traveling, especially in the dusk and dawn hours when deer are most active. The Pennsylvania Game Commission advises motorists to slow down and stay alert. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3Qd83Zm
As deer approach the peak of their breeding season, called the “rut,” they are more active. Yearling bucks are dispersing, adult bucks are cruising their home ranges in search for does, and sometimes they chase the ones they encounter.
Paying attention while driving on stretches marked with “Deer Crossing” signs can make a difference.
Deer often travel in groups and walk single file. If you see one crossing, slow down. More are likely to follow.
In the unfortunate event that you hit a deer, here are some reminders:
🔸You are not required to report the accident to the Game Commission.
🔸Pennsylvania residents may claim the carcass. To do so, call the Game Commission, 1-833-PGC-WILD, within 24 hours to obtain a free permit for the carcass.
🔸A passing Pennsylvania motorist may claim the deer, if the person whose vehicle hit it doesn’t want it.
🔸Those taking possession of road-killed deer from any established Disease Management Area (DMA), or Established Area (EA), are prohibited from transporting high-risk parts. For maps of these areas, the complete list of high-risk parts and other information on CWD, visit www.pgc.pa.gov.
🔸If a deer is struck by a vehicle, but not killed, do not approach the deer. Some deer might recover and move on. However, if a deer does not move on, or poses a public safety risk, drivers are encouraged to report the incident to the Game Commission or another law-enforcement agency.
🔸To report a dead deer for removal from state roads, motorists can call the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation at 1-800-FIX-ROAD.
🔸If you are injured or need assistance, call 9-1-1 for immediate help.
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