How to avoid wildlife on our roads

Deer cross the road in front of traffic. (Source: Barrie Police Service)

Aim for the rear when you spot a deer.

Not that the intent is to kill one of our cherished woodland creatures, but for those deer heading across our highways and byways, this may be the safest choice for drivers.

To that end, the Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind motorists to be on high alert this fall for wildlife.

November is the peak month for deer collisions, with the months of June, October and December all coming in a close second.

Be cautious during these high-risk times:

Dawn between 6 a.m. to 8 a.m.: Deer are most active as they move to feeding areas.

Dusk between 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.: Deer are on the move again, heading back to their bedding areas.

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