{"id":20020,"date":"2019-11-09T12:27:10","date_gmt":"2019-11-09T19:27:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.skyhinews.com\/?p=61412"},"modified":"2019-11-09T12:27:10","modified_gmt":"2019-11-09T19:27:10","slug":"officials-warn-residents-to-keep-distance-from-deer-during-rutting-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/krky\/local-news\/officials-warn-residents-to-keep-distance-from-deer-during-rutting-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Officials warn residents to keep distance from deer during rutting season"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Deer, especially bucks, can get tangled in nets and backyard items. Bucks are in the rut, so be careful and clean-up the yard. This deer, tangled in Durango, was freed from the net.<\/strong>
Courtesy Colorado Parks and Wildlife<\/em><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

Mule deer are entering their mating season \u2014 known as \u201cthe rut\u201d \u2014 and Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds everyone to be careful around deer and especially bucks which can act aggressively at this time of year.<\/p>\n

Colorado residents are also asked to remove items from their yards in which deer can be entangled. Items include, but not limited to: hammocks, game nets, swings, lawn chairs, tomato cages, kids\u2019 toys, bicycles, hanging lights, etc. Wandering bucks are prone to get tangled in backyard items.<\/p>\n

Bucks have a one-track mind at this time of year \u2013 they want a mate. So they can become agitated if any other animal, object or person appears to be posing a challenge. Dogs are often targets and they can be badly injured by a buck\u2019s antlers. Several attacks have been reported around the state this fall.<\/p>\n

Deer can become aggressive toward humans, so stay well away from them. Do no try to get close for that selfie.<\/p>\n

The \u201crut\u201d lasts until about mid-December; if you live in an area where you see lots of deer, take precautions.<\/p>\n

CPW recommends:<\/p>\n