A doe crossing the road may be leading fawns or a pursuing buck, creating crash risk in daylight but significant peril for deer and/or motorists in the dark.
Steve Vantreese is a local journalist based in Paducah, Kentucky. He writes for the Paducah Sun and Tribune Courier, with his work also appearing in the Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer. Steve's articles focus on outdoor and wildlife topics, including hunting, conservation, and encounters with local wildlife.