Drivers beware: Rut is on

The mating season for deer has begun, causing them to throw caution to the wind when it comes to motorists.
Last weekend four vehicle-deer accidents occurred in Allen County, an uptick in such accidents. Often the rut extends into December.
Gilbert Covey, rural Elsmore, Brenda Clark and John Hutton, both of Humboldt, and John Rawlings, Pleasanton, all had vehicles damaged in collisions with deer on roadways.
During 2011, when nearly 9,200 deer crashes occurred in the state, two Kansans were killed.

HERE ARE some tips for driving in deer…