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Are you Properly Protected?
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22 THE RURAL VOICE
likely deer crossing areas. An area
with a river or stream crossing,
especially if it is in a forested valley,
is a likely area for deer to cross a
roadway, says Mike Malhiot, fish
and wildlife biologist with the
Ministry of Natural Resources in
Clinton.
Areal where there's a woodlot
on both sides of the road are
also potential danger areas,
he says, because deer like to travel
under the cover of trees. The wider
the strip of bush, the more likely
there are to be deer crossing.
Deer are also likely to frequent
fields where a crop has been taken
off and there is food to be scavenged
from the crop residue, especially if
these are near wooded areas.
Because of the added danger, it's
best to slow down when travelling at
night this time of the year. It will
give you more chance to react if a
deer does suddenly appear.
Use your high beams as much as
possible to increase the distance you
If you spola deer slow down
and switch to your
a/ tow beam
can see ahead. The bright lights will
also reflect off the eyes of deer to
give you more time to react.
If you spot a deer on the roadside,
slow down and switch to your low
beams to reduce the chance of
disorienting the deer. Always slow
down to pass a deer in case they turn
abruptly into the path of your
vehicle.
Deer often travel in groups, so if
you see a deer cross in front of you,
continue to brake because there will
probably be other deer following.
Never attempt extreme maneuvers
to avoid a collision, the Safety First
group says. It is safer to hit the deer
than to risk collision with another
vehicle or a post or tree.
Deer whistles, which you can
mount on your car and which use the
wind travelling past the vehicle to