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Deer-related traffic crashes escalate

It’s that time of year again – deer season.

The changing seasonal landscape combined with the start of hunting season for game enthusiasts and mating season for deer mean more of the animals near roadways.

“It’s unavoidable that deer are going to be on the roadways,” said Brad Woodson, natural resource supervisor for the McHenry County Conservation District. “Pay attention because it’s not just the woods or other natural habitats where they are found. You have to be careful everywhere.”

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