Deer: October to December, dawn and dusk
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At what times of day are deer most active near roads?
The rule
About two-thirds of deer-vehicle crashes happen in October, November and December. Deer move most at dawn and dusk and travel in groups, so when you see one, expect others.
Deer are most active at dawn and dusk, when it's hard to see. Two-thirds of deer crashes happen in October, November and December. If you see one deer, expect more.
From the New York State Driver's Manual, page 64. This question is our own wording of that rule. The handbook and the DMV have the final word.
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