Dodge County, WI – Drivers across Dodge County are being urged to stay alert on rural and county roads as deer rut season intensifies. According to the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to seven car-deer crashes in the last 24 hours, marking a sharp rise in collisions as white-tailed deer enter their annual mating period.
The department says these updates are part of a new daily “deer rut report” system, designed to inform both drivers and hunters. The sheriff’s office noted that during peak rut activity, deer are more likely to move unpredictably—particularly during dusk and dawn—raising the likelihood of roadway incidents.
According to the sheriff’s post, the current deer movement rating is 4 out of 5 stars, signaling an active day for deer travel. Last year, the highest number of rut-related crashes occurred on November 8, when 10 accidents were reported in a single day.
Daily updates will be posted at approximately 9:00 a.m., helping residents plan travel safely and offering hunters insights on potential deer activity.
Officials remind drivers to reduce speed, stay alert for roadside movement, and use high beams when appropriate to spot deer earlier.
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