Carson City neighborhood deer rest, dine and dash
A few visitors came over to the Quilici home on Nevada Street for lunch Wednesday. These bucks, does and fawns have paid Don and Elaine Quilici, Carson Now's Outdoor editor and photographer Emeritus and Emerita, a visit to their west side Carson City home over the past two days, enjoying cool temperatures, forage and trying to stay out of the way of motorists.
There have been an abundance of deer this year, prompting warnings to motorists to slow down in zones where they often frequent. Several deer have already been struck by vehicles with some not surviving their injuries and others limping off into the surrounding neighborhoods, according to Carson City Sheriff's Office Sgt. Scott McDaniel.
Learning to co-exist with wildlife can be challenging when they walk alongside and onto the roadways in areas where you would not expect them to be, said McDaniel.
Should you come across deer while driving, remember that they are unpredictable and may run in front of you even if they are walking away from your moving vehicle. Pass slowly or come to a stop until they are clear from your path of travel, McDaniel advises.
Driving at night decreases your visibility and your ability to react quickly. Where you see one deer others will follow. Rain, snow and fog are other factors to take into consideration when travelling in areas where deer are known to be.
The deer in this area are not restricted to the side streets and will cross major roadway arteries such as Carson and Stewart streets as well as Highway 50 as they move around the valley. McDaniel urges motorists to drive with care and awareness and we can reduce the amount of deer versus car crashes.