Post by bayoukid on Nov 28, 2006 8:23:39 GMT -6
I just got thru watching a special on Good Morning America talking about how deer/vehicle accidents are on the rise. They talked about how many accidents there were in 2005 and the insurance cost of those accidents and human fatalities due to collisions with deer, or rather due to avoiding the collisions with the deer.
Here is an overall view of the statistics from 2005. This should be a strong message to the anti-hunters of just how important deer hunting really is to help with herd reduction and saving lives.
From ABC News/State Farm Insurance:
2005 - There were an estimated 1.5 million accidents with vehicles caused by deer causing a whopping 1.1 billion dollars worth of damage reported by insurance companies from accidents related to deer/vehicle collisions.
In 2005, there were a reported 180 human fatalities caused by collisions or avoiding collisions with deer.
State Farm Insurance Company states Pennsylvania has the most deer-related crashes, followed by Michigan, Illinois and Ohio coming in forth.
Here are some saftey tips to keep in mind:
~ If you see a deer, slow down. More than often there's another one close by.
~ Use high beams whenever possible in wooded areas. It will give you a larger field of vision.
~ Use common sense -- wear safety belts, stay awake, alert and sober.
~ Watch for deer crossing signs.
~Go slow.
If you spot a deer in your headlights:
~ Brake.
~ Sound your horn.
~ Keep both hands on the steering wheel, stay in your lane.
~ Don't swerve. It's often more dangerous and can send your car into another object or the deer into another vehicle or back into your way.
~ Be ready for animals to change direction.
If you hit the deer:
~ Pull over. Call a local law enforcement agency to report accident.
~ Do not get out of your vehicle. If the animal is alive, it may attack.
~ If your vehicle is disabled or you are injured, stay in your car and wait for help.
Here is an overall view of the statistics from 2005. This should be a strong message to the anti-hunters of just how important deer hunting really is to help with herd reduction and saving lives.
From ABC News/State Farm Insurance:
2005 - There were an estimated 1.5 million accidents with vehicles caused by deer causing a whopping 1.1 billion dollars worth of damage reported by insurance companies from accidents related to deer/vehicle collisions.
In 2005, there were a reported 180 human fatalities caused by collisions or avoiding collisions with deer.
State Farm Insurance Company states Pennsylvania has the most deer-related crashes, followed by Michigan, Illinois and Ohio coming in forth.
Here are some saftey tips to keep in mind:
~ If you see a deer, slow down. More than often there's another one close by.
~ Use high beams whenever possible in wooded areas. It will give you a larger field of vision.
~ Use common sense -- wear safety belts, stay awake, alert and sober.
~ Watch for deer crossing signs.
~Go slow.
If you spot a deer in your headlights:
~ Brake.
~ Sound your horn.
~ Keep both hands on the steering wheel, stay in your lane.
~ Don't swerve. It's often more dangerous and can send your car into another object or the deer into another vehicle or back into your way.
~ Be ready for animals to change direction.
If you hit the deer:
~ Pull over. Call a local law enforcement agency to report accident.
~ Do not get out of your vehicle. If the animal is alive, it may attack.
~ If your vehicle is disabled or you are injured, stay in your car and wait for help.
