How Do You Avoid A Moose Or Deer Collision?
• Heed the warning signs. • Collisions occur most often in prime moose or deer habitat such as forested areas, waterways, etc. When you see the road signs, they’re not there for the tourists; they mean that the area you are traveling through is moose or deer territory and that you need to take extra care. Moose and deer cross roads for a wide variety of reasons and at different times of the year. Often they want to get to another part of their habitat. Rutting season and hunting season also cause them to move. Bear in mind that just because you haven’t crossed paths with a deer or moose in the past few months, that doesn’t mean you never will. Stay alert. • Drive at a safe speed. • Do not speed when you are driving through moose or deer country. You’ll still arrive if you go more slowly and you’ll have more time to avoid an animal if you spot it. Wildlife experts have recommended 90 kph/55 mph as a suitable speed for wildlife zones in good weather conditions, as it provides you with so
