Is it me or has there been a very high rate of deer vs car collisions this spring?????
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Is it me or has there been a very high rate of deer vs car collisions this spring?????
Our deer are still not out of the yard, but further south all seems normal with a couple each day....
There have been quite a few between Barrys Bay and Ottawa. Can't blame it on the deer though. Drivers are getting less aware of their surroundings. I have followed a number of people in the last few weeks that drive by deer standing ten feet off the road and don't even notice (or care) the deer are there. I understand that every now and then a deer collision is unavoidable but there could be a lot more avoided day to day.
With the deep snow and it softening up they will travel where it is easier for them to get around. Unfortunately being herded up and when they do get up on the roadways it's like a train sometimes, and if people dont pay attention collisions will happen.
And the salt on the roads as well.
Quoted for truth, you must know my G.F. She has had 3 with the P.T. cruiser so far LOL.Quote:
Originally Posted by oaknut
They are attracted to the road edges where salt has accumulated over winter, they also start moving from winter range to new areas around now.
I saw a lady smoke one really hard 2 weeks ago in south Ajax she must have hit it doing 80km+ made a huge mess
In a lot of cases people do not realize how close to subdivisions deer actually are its a shame
Dan
Is it wrong of me to hope for a deer collision? My freezer is kinda empty....
I haven't seen any collisions yet this year, weird considering most of the deer are out of their wintering grounds
Just remember its cheaper to scavenge off another's collision.Quote:
Originally Posted by topher
Not when you drive a company vehicle.Quote:
Originally Posted by oaknut
Touche!Quote:
Originally Posted by topher
the one I stopped at the other day was hit so hard there was nothing that could be scavenged it left about a 20' blood smear on the roadQuote:
Originally Posted by topher
Dan
That's a good reminder for me to drive around in the morning or evening. Commuters going fast are more likely to hit one and then they want nothing to do with the dead animal.
Remember that if you take road-killed deer you still have to report it and be legal. Not worth getting charged with poaching, especially if you are a licenced hunter who should 'know better'.
I still have a bit of road kill Deer in the freezer. My buddy called me up one night and said " some citiot just hit a deer"
I asked how did he know it was a citiot?
He answered " because he just left 80 lbs of free meat on the side of the road"
We didn't lose much back leg was broken and a few ribs.
You can report it with the mnr online with a form you fill out and email.
Priceless!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Back 2 basic
There are lots of deer around here getting hit on roads because people are feeding right beside the main roads.
I had a call today from a lady down the road wanting me to come put 2 does down that had been hit. She tried to get ahold of the
MNR but there is no-one to talk to bout this kind of situation. I know that they say let nature take its course but when there is 2 deer with broken legs from being hit and yearlings hanging around in someones yard what are you supposed to do.