It is not the November rut, but you are advised to pay extra attention to the road when driving due to increased deer activity. According to the 2023 Door County Sheriff’s Department’s annual report, June is the second most common time to hit a deer, with 35 reports. That is two more than January and October (33), but not nearly in the same category as November (61). The reason? Does are looking for places to give birth to their fawns. Those fawns then try looking for their mothers, which creates more crossings. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Conservation Warden Chris Kratcha says it is important to note that when there is one deer, there are usually more.

Kratcha also reminds residents and visitors not to go near fawns if they discover them. Their mothers will likely come back to care for them, and touching them or going near them could cause them to be orphaned. If a fawn is on your property and goes days without leaving, Kratcha says you should call the DNR.

 

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