The Pennsylvania Game Commission is cautioning drivers to be on the lookout for deer, as they will be on the move over the next few weeks as the breeding season heats up.
Also, with Daylight Saving Time on the horizon, this means more drivers will be on the road at both dusk and dawn – the same time deer are most likely to be more active.
"While the peak of the rut still is a few weeks off, deer already have ramped up their activity and are crossing roads more frequently," said Game Commission Executive Director Bryan Burhans. "While motorists – at all times of year – should remain alert while driving and be on the lookout for whitetails, it's especially important now and in the coming weeks."
The game commission reminds drivers that if they see one deer, that usually means there are a few more nearby.
If a vehicle does hit a deer, the Game Commission warns to maintain distance as the deer could recover and take off.
