Eer Activity News Today

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The Pennsylvania Insurance Department, PennDOT, and the Pennsylvania State Police are reminding all drivers in the commonwealth to use extreme caution while driving due to the higher risk for deer-related crashes this time of year. “Under Pennsylvania law, a crash involving a deer, or other wildlife, is considered a not-at-fault incident,” […]

Deer are more likely to be crossing the road in a hurry because it’s mating season from October until late December.

Deer are more active this time of year because it’s the lead-up to the fall breeding season — so bucks are traveling to new areas and searching for does, which pose a threat to vehicles on the road.