Beaver Dam, WI – As Wisconsin’s white-tailed deer enter their annual mating season—known as the “rut”—the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office has launched a new daily Deer Rut Report to help drivers stay alert and reduce collisions.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, deputies frequently respond to car-deer accidents during the rut, providing valuable insight into deer movement across Dodge County. The department will now post daily updates summarizing the number of reported car-deer crashes and assign a 1-to-5 star “deer movement” rating to signal the level of rut activity.
In the last 24 hours, the Sheriff’s Office confirmed one car-deer crash, giving today’s activity a 1-star rating. By comparison, last year’s busiest day for deer incidents came on November 8, when deputies responded to 10 separate crashes.
Officials encourage drivers to remain cautious—especially during dawn and dusk hours when deer are most active—and remind hunters that the updates may also help identify days of increased movement. Daily reports will be shared at approximately 9:00 a.m. throughout the rut season.
Stay safe, remain alert, and watch for wildlife near wooded and rural areas.
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