Top 10 States For Deer-Car Accidents

Top 10 States For Deer-Car Accidents

From State Farm insurance, based on the total number of claims in each state. It would be interesting to see one of these maps done on a per-capita basis; my guess that relatively-unpopulated Wisconsin would rise a few notches. (via J-Walk)

Comments

[Woody]

The deer population probably has as much or more to do with these accidents as the human population. To help remedy the situtation, we could thin out the herds of one group or the other. I know what PETA would choose, which is not my choice.

[Sha_kri]

I can vouch for PA. We have deer galore. Its common practice now for people to flash their lights to others when any are seen along (or anywhere near for that matter) a roadway.

They are becoming very tame too. I was in someone's backyard and a doe was in a laying down position just watching me. I got easily within 20 feet of her and she just looked at me casually. We really need to up the hunting activities.

[Maven]

Overpopulation isn't in the deers best interest either. Deer populations were very low for many years, but they have grown rapidly over the past 30-40 years. Missouri and other states have startedextending the hunting seasons, offering second seasons, and even incresaing the number of doe permits in order to control overpopulation.

[Woody]

To limit deer populations, maybe PETA could join forces with other liberal organizations and demand abortions for unwanted deer pregnancies.