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It’s peak season for deer vs. car accidents in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin has a robust population of white-tailed deer, with an estimated population of 1.6 million deer in 2023. With abundant deer, motorists should be aware of the potential for deer to cross roadways at any time. Drivers should be on the lookout for deer on Wisconsin roads during November when deer are most active during breeding season, says the (DOT). Every year, Wisconsin roadways record more than 15,000 deer-related crashes, according to the DOT.
Most deer crashes, but not all, happen in areas where there are high deer populations, along with high traffic, according to the DOT. If you’re planning any fall drives, there are a few steps you can take to avoid deer-vehicle collisions. If you notice a deer in your headlights, don’t expect it to dart away. Headlights can confuse a deer and lead the animal to freeze in place. Instead, brake firmly when you notice the deer. A long honk of your vehicle can sometimes frighten the deer to run away. If a collision is unavoidable, brake and stay in your lane. Do not swerve, as this can confuse the deer as to where it should run and lead to you losing control of your vehicle. If you are on a motorcycle, slow down, brake firmly, and then swerve, if necessary, to avoid hitting the deer. Try to stay within your lane, if possible, to avoid hitting other objects or vehicles.
If you see one deer, watch for more. Deer seldom run alone. Please remember to move over or slow down when approaching stopped emergency responders, tow trucks, and highway maintenance vehicles.
The Lake Geneva Department of Public Works.
This is the outfit that’s pretty well run by Tom Earle. Right now, he’s hard at work getting rid of all the late fall debris from bushes and trees while also getting his entire team prepared for what could be a very snowy winter. On that note, there will be a single Leaf and Brush Pick-Up. All brush (up to 6 inches in diameter and 6 feet in length) leaves, garden waste, and weeds shall be placed separately on the terrace edge until 6:00 a.m. on November 27th. Crews will start at 6:00 am on the end date and go through each ward once.
