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NJ drivers warned about an increase in horny deer on the prowl

New Jersey's environmental agency says bucks are courting does during prime season, which puts more white-tailed deer on roads at dawn and dusk; drive accordingly.

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  1. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentHere it is, the story we hinted at: New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection warned drivers Friday to expect more white-tailed deer on the roads in the mornings and evenings.

  2. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorWhy now? Is there a reason the deer are suddenly everywhere?

  3. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentPrime season. The state says bucks are trying to court does, and apparently they're not watching traffic while they do it.

  4. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorOh, love is in the air. That's a beautiful thing, and I just hope everybody is safe out there.

  5. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentVera, a deer in love just walked into a Jersey highway at dusk. That's the worst date spot in America.

  6. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorWell, they have no restaurants to choose from.

  7. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThey do, there's a diner every four feet. The buck just needs a reservation and a better pickup line than headlights.

  8. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorHeadlights?

  9. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentEvery buck out there is staring right at you, dead still, thinking he's got a shot. He doesn't, and neither do you.

  10. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSo the advice is slow down, stay alert, and give the poor romantics some room. Honestly, they're just trying their best.

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