Motor vehicle accidents involving deer occur year-round on Fort Leonard Wood, but incidents typically increase in the fall. Now is the time drivers should be most vigilant in looking for deer, officials said. “In 2019, Fort Leonard Wood had a total of 450 motor-vehicle accidents, of which 57 involved deer or other wildlife,” said James Stewart, Fort Leonard Wood police chief. “The majority of … [Read more...] about Watch for deer on the road

Special to GUIDON Cooler temps and longer nights mean more wildlife movement across roadways. The Missouri Department of Transportation reminds motorists to watch out for wild animals, such as deer, that might appear without warning in Missouri roadways during the fall. The peak period for deer/vehicle collisions is October and November during breeding season, when deer are moving … [Read more...] about Deer will dare, drivers beware