As October temperatures dip and frost starts to appear on the pumpkins, more and more deer are beginning to move. Depending on where you live, you may notice a significant increase in deer activity, especially in rural or wooded parts of the SouthCoast.
Why So Many Deer Are on the Move Across the SouthCoast
The reason is simple: we’ve entered the rut season. During the rut, male deer become bolder in their quest to find a mate. They take more risks, wander into populated areas, and cross roadways more frequently – all in pursuit of a female deer.
Slow Down and Watch for Deer
Drivers should take extra caution this time of year. Be especially alert around dawn and dusk, when deer are most…..