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NJ drivers warned about an increase in horny deer on the prowl

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Morrison, E. (2026, October 17). NJ drivers warned about an increase in horny deer on the prowl. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/17/us-news/nj-drivers-warned-about-an-increase-in-horny-deer-on-the-prowl/

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New Jersey officials are cautioning drivers about a rise in deer activity due to mating season, which runs from mid-to-late October through December. With daylight savings time ending on November 1st, more people will be commuting during peak hours when deer are most active, increasing the risk of car accidents. The Department of Environmental Protection advises motorists to drive slowly, watch for "Deer Crossing" signs, and use high beams at night to avoid collisions. Approximately 60,000 to 70,000 deer-related accidents occur annually in New York according to its transportation department.

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The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has issued a warning to drivers about an increased risk of encountering white-tailed deer on roadways during peak mating season from mid-to-late October through December. As bucks attempt to court does, motorists are advised to be extra cautious in the mornings and evenings when visibility is reduced, especially after daylight savings time ends on November 1st. Officials estimate that 60,000 to 70,000 accidents annually in New York are caused by deer, highlighting the potential danger for drivers in both states during this period.

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New Jersey officials are warning commuters to be wary of an increased number of horny deer — as mating season kicks into full swing. asserted

season → warn → swing

Motorists should expect an increase in white-tailed deer activity in the morning and evenings on roadways “as bucks attempt to court does” during prime season, the state’s Department of Environmental Protection warned Friday. asserted

Department → expect → Protection

Known as the “fall rut,” peak mating times for deer in the Garden State continues from mid-to-late October through the middle of December, the agency said. asserted

agency → know → December

“It’s especially important that drivers be extra vigilant to this threat and take time to know steps that can be taken to reduce the risk of collision.” asserted

that → ’ → collision

Officials said that visibility issues spying the four-legged bucks on roadways will become more hazardous when daylight savings time ends on Nov. 1. asserted

time → say → Nov.

The time change will see more commuters on the road during peak periods of bucks engaging in raunchy activity — which can significantly increase the risk of car collisions, the department warned. asserted

department → see → collisions

Similarly, an estimated 60,000 to 70,000 accidents are caused by deer each year in the New York, according to the New York State Department of Transportation, which recently launched a new ad campaign to spread awareness. uncertain

which → estimate → awareness

To stay protected against the sex-charged bucks, officials urge drivers to drive slower, watch for “Deer Crossing” signs and use high beams during dark hours. asserted

officials → stay → hours

The population of white-tailed deer in New Jersey has reached problematic numbers in many suburban areas — with an estimated 100,000 deer roaming throughout the state, Gothamist reported. asserted

Gothamist → reach → state

NJ drivers warned about an increase in horny deer on the prowl

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