With fall here, deer and other wildlife will be out and about more than usual, which is something we should keep in mind when out driving.

     Conservation Officer Gary Provencher says, if you see any wildlife on the road ahead, slow down and let the wildlife cross, honk the horn, and flash the high-beam headlights to get the animal's attention.  If you end up hitting a deer, try to hit it squarely without going into the ditch.

     Spring and fall are the busiest times of the year for wildlife collisions, so Provencher says it is important to keep an eye out, especially around dusk and dawn when wildlife are most active.  He adds that the majority of wildlife collisions tend to be within 20 kilometres of larger cities where there is more traffic and good habitat for animals.