Peak mating season for deer in New Jersey runs from late October through mid-December, bringing an increase in deer activity.

How a dead deer carcass is handled and who is responsible for picking it up varies based on the county and road where it was hit.

From bears to foxes to white-tailed deer, many New Jersey residents have grown accustomed to the abundance of wildlife that lives in the area.

This time of year, however, you may be noticing more deer running around than usual as rutting season, aka mating season, gets underway, bringing an increase in deer activity throughout the state. With that typically comes an increase in deer collisions as well.

If you see a dead deer laying in or along the roadway, you may wonder what, if anything, you can do about it. Who will pick it up and

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