Be Alert for Deer
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News Release: 12/297/LHC/
October 2, 2012

Be Alert For Deer


It’s that time of year again: “rutting season.” Deer are especially active during the months of October and November so residents can expect to have increased encounters with local deer.

As of July 2012, there have been 59 non-reportable deer-related vehicle crashes in Fairfax County. There have also been 31 reportable (damage over $1,500. dollars) collisions involving animals, predominately deer, as of mid-September 2012. Police caution motorists to stay alert for deer in the roadways and learn more about deer to decrease their chances of a deer/vehicle crash.

Know Deer Behaviors:

§ Deer are especially active pre-dawn to mid-morning and dusk to early evening. These periods of activity correspond with the time when many Fairfax County residents are going to and from work or school.

Ø Deer breeding season runs October through December. Adult deer are highly mobile and especially active during the rut.

§ Deer typically travel in herds. If you see one, there are likely several more nearby.

Ø Deer can be found throughout Fairfax County. Deer are edge species that easily survive in suburban areas and more natural areas including heavily wooded areas.

Be Alert when Driving:

Ø Always drive the posted speed limit. The more conservative you are with your speed, the more time you will have to brake if a deer runs across the road.

Ø Always wear your seat belt when in a vehicle. Severe injuries and/or fatalities are more likely to occur when belts aren’t worn.

Ø Use high-beams when there is no oncoming traffic to improve your visibility. You will have a better view of adjacent woodland edges and open fields.

Ø Be aware of posted “Deer Crossing” signs. Signs are placed in areas known for high deer traffic and/or deer-vehicle collisions.

Ø Be aware of “Deer Crossing” variable sign boards. Mobile sign boards are placed in areas known for high deer traffic and/or high deer-vehicle collisions.

Be Prepared for Deer Encounters:

Ø Watch for eye shine along roadsides. Immediately begin to slow your vehicle if you spot a deer.



Ø Reduce speed and grasp the steering wheel firmly with both hands. You never know when a deer will attempt to cross a road. Deer can be unpredictable animals.



Ø If deer is frozen on the road, reduce speed and flash your headlights. Deer can become mesmerized or blinded by bright steady lights.



Ø Never rely on hood whistles, car horns, or other devices to scare deer. Studies have shown these do not work.



Ø Never swerve to avoid deer on the road. Swerving can cause loss of control of your vehicle and greatly increase chance of more serious damage or injury.

Take your foot off the brake at time of impact. This action reduces the likelihood of deer crashing through a windshield or windows upon impact

If the animal is injured or killed, report the collision through the FCPD non-emergency line at 703-691-2131.

To learn more about deer activity in Fairfax County, check http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/living/animals/wildlife/management/deer-management.htm.





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Good advice to be aware. But the first Rut doesn't come in until mid-November. Second Rut comes in December.

Sir why did you hit that deer? I did not. Then explain how there are no skidmarks on the main section of the road, and why they jut towards the carcass.


Yum!!!!!

Mongo Wrote:
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> Good advice to be aware. But the first Rut
> doesn't come in until mid-November. Second Rut
> comes in December.

Oh no sir, its right now in Northern VA.

I'm a hunter and the first rut doesn't come in until November.

As someone who has unfortunately come in contact with more than their fair share of deer, they are out there now and running into the cars already. I have not idea what "rutting" means but I do know what it feels like when my car hits those solid walls of deer. And that time has begun.

Mongo Wrote:
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> I'm a hunter and the first rut doesn't come in
> until November.

I'm a hunter too and the rut has already started, usually in early
October. Not all does come into heat at the same time. They don't
go by a calendar.

@Deer on my car.
"rutting" is the mating season. That means they fuck. Usually this time
of year all a buck has on his mind is pussy and acorns.

Then my car must be like a sexual magnet to them.

Deer on my car Wrote:
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> Then my car must be like a sexual magnet to them.

This is not good. When bucks are only attracted to your car it means you're
doing something wrong. Try smearing some of this on your clothing and you'll
have those bucks fighting over your ass.

http://westwindwhitetails.com/page-deer-scents-4.html

Ran into a stag with small antlers while running on the W&OD about 3 weeks ago near the Vienna section of the trail. I saw it from about 20 yards away and it grunted which made me stop. I hissed at it because I panicked and had nothing in my hands except my own life. It stopped too and stared at me. While we were in our death stare, 3 other deer crossed the path from behind the stag and then ran parallel to the trail towards me and then turned out of sight when they were about 10 yards away from me. The stag then followed the same path. I waited about a minute until my butt hole declenched. This story is 100 percent true but my real question is, would this deer have tried to first kill, then rape me if I didn't yield? What would you hunters have done if you were in the open confronted by this magnificent beast?

OnFoot Wrote:
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> Ran into a stag with small antlers while running
> on the W&OD about 3 weeks ago near the Vienna
> section of the trail. I saw it from about 20
> yards away and it grunted which made me stop. I
> hissed at it because I panicked and had nothing in
> my hands except my own life. It stopped too and
> stared at me. While we were in our death stare, 3
> other deer crossed the path from behind the stag
> and then ran parallel to the trail towards me and
> then turned out of sight when they were about 10
> yards away from me. The stag then followed the
> same path. I waited about a minute until my butt
> hole declenched. This story is 100 percent true
> but my real question is, would this deer have
> tried to first kill, then rape me if I didn't
> yield? What would you hunters have done if you
> were in the open confronted by this magnificent
> beast?

It's extremely rare for a deer to attack a human. As far as rape is
concerned, offer to give it a blow job and it will probably be happy
with that and go away.

"This story is 100 percent true but my real question is, would this deer have tried to first kill, then rape me if I didn't yield? What would you hunters have done if you were in the open confronted by this magnificent beast?"

We can only hope that it would....

My car must be covered in DOE IN HEAT "P". All kidding aside, after way too many of them (all seperate occasions) running into my car, I consider myself very lucky that the only damage has been done to my car.

496 Wrote:
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> We can only hope that it would....

One can only wish.

now the tables are turned!!! LoLz
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