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Bismarck \u00a0(NDGF) \u00a0The ND Game and Fish Department urges motorists\u00a0 to watch for deer along roadways this time of year because juvenile animals are dispersing from their home ranges.<\/p>\nBismarck \u00a0(NDGF) \u00a0The ND Game and Fish Department urges motorists\u00a0 to watch for deer along roadways this time of year because juvenile animals are dispersing from their home ranges.<\/p>\n
October through early December is the peak period for deer-vehicle accidents. Motorists are advised to slow down and exercise caution after dark to reduce the likelihood of encounters with deer along roadways. Most deer-vehicle accidents occur primarily at dawn and dusk when deer are most often moving around.<\/p>\n
Motorists should be aware of warning signs signaling deer are in the area. When you see one deer cross the road, look for a second or third deer to follow. Also, pay attention on roadways posted with\u00a0Deer Crossing Area\u00a0caution signs.<\/p>\n
Deer-vehicle accidents are at times unavoidable. If an accident does happen, law enforcement authorities do not have to be notified if only the vehicle is damaged. However, if the accident involves personal injury or other property damage, then it must be reported.<\/p>\n
In addition, a permit is still required to take parts or the whole carcass of a road-killed deer. Permits are free and available from game wardens and local law enforcement offices.<\/p>\n
A few precautions can minimize chances of injury or property damage in a deer-vehicle crash.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 If you spot deer ahead, slow down immediately and honk your horn.<\/p>\n
Also Game and Fish says, that Deer hunters are reminded of a state law that requires hunters to purchase a general game and habitat license before receiving a deer license.<\/span><\/p>\n North Dakota Century Code 20.1-03-02 reads \u201ca person may not acquire any resident or nonresident license to hunt, catch, take or kill any small game or big game animal unless that person first obtains an annual general game license.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n The North Dakota Game and Fish Department will only mail deer licenses after the general game and habitat license is purchased.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n The general game and habitat license can be purchased online by visiting\u00a0<\/span>My Account<\/span><\/a>\u00a0at the Game and Fish website, gf.nd.gov.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Also, it\u2019s important to locate your deer license and check it for accuracy, making sure the unit and species is what is intended.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n