Motorists urged to be vigilant during deer breeding season

The Irish Deer Commission has issued a warning to motorists to be vigilant during deer breeding season.

Tensions are rising in forests and woodland as the rutting or deer breeding season gets under way, the time of the year when male deer are driven by an urge to reproduce.

From late September until early November the clash of antlers will be heard as males show off their virility to potential mates and they parade around showing off their armoury of antlers.

While the rut is an experience to witness, it is also a time when there is an increased incident of road traffic accidents involving deer as male deer go in search of females and younger males are ousted by dominant males forcing deer to cross public roads and motorways.

Irish Deer Commission

The Irish Deer Commission is calling on motorists to be vigilant at dawn and dusk, when deer are most active, particularly in high risk areas such as woodlands and mountains.

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Motorists urged to be vigilant during deer breeding season – Agriland.ie