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TELL US: Where Are You Seeing Deer on Monmouth County Roads?

Caution your neighbors on highly populated sections of Monmouth County roads.

This week, the Department of Environmental Protection warned New Jersey residents that with mating season upon us, deer will become more erratic on New Jersey roads.

“White-tailed deer are on the move and unpredictable during this season,” said Division of Fish and Wildlife Director David Chanda. “Deer are much more likely to dart into roads without warning at this time of year. Drivers should be extra alert to avoid collisions that could result in injuries and damage to their vehicles.”

While the Monmouth County Parks System allows hunting on county ground as a means of controlling the deer population, car accidents involving deer are still high in numbers.

"We are not out there hunting just because we want to, we are really seriously trying to manage the deer population," said Karen Livingstone, Public Information Officer for the Monmouth County Parks System.

Tell us in the comments: Where do you see deer on Monmouth County roads?

Dan S. October 18, 2012 at 12:23 am
Line Road, south of Ivy Hill, and on Van Brackle, in Aberdeen/Holmdel.
dee October 18, 2012 at 01:03 am
They r on every single road..there is no pin pointing where they are everywhere
Deborah Manzo-Falco October 18, 2012 at 02:31 am
Saw many on Shafto Road, Tinton Falls and Fernwood in Eatontown. Can never be too careful this time of the year!
Sarah Elmore- Sambucini October 18, 2012 at 03:58 am
um,, stop building, duh,, they have NO WHERE TO GO WE ARE TAKING ALL OF THE LAND!!!!
Moose Mom October 18, 2012 at 09:49 am
There is a house by the Middletown train station, right off Middletown-Lincroft road on Holland that has a salt lick in the front yard. This results in deer constantly congregating in the yard (I've seen as many as 8) and bounding across the road in a very busy area - definitely a hazard.
Joanne Genovese October 18, 2012 at 10:34 am
SO True !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Where are earth should they go when we take every piece of land to build more condos and houses. I myself would love to see townships start saying no to builders and yes to conserving what little space we have left. On Hwy 36 in Middletown Im shocked at how many townhouses are going up right on the hwy so when someone says that they don't want to be hunting the deer but must for the safty reasons Think why that Is??????????????? Start speaking up instead of complaining.
John Hayes October 18, 2012 at 11:08 am
Why don't they move the deer crossing signs to less busy roads? The poor things.
(No, I'm not serious.)
Suzie Matthaey October 18, 2012 at 11:28 am
I have seen themwalking along Church Street in Matawan, right before the church on the corner across fromm the firehouse and going into the small group of trees before and after the parkway bridge in Holmdel.
JoAnne Capuano October 18, 2012 at 12:03 pm
I saw 2 deer on Laurel Ave in Hazlet the other day. They were right on the shoulder of the road.
J Bas October 18, 2012 at 12:35 pm
An active deer crossing in Middletown is Kingsway East just to the east of Sleepy Hollow Road, their activity has been increasing lately.
debbie October 18, 2012 at 12:39 pm
I saw one lone deer last week on Park Ave in Middletown. No idea as to where it came from as this is mostly all housing and very little woods. Almost hit one a few years ago on Leonardville Road right under the Navy overpass. You never know where you'll find them, just be alert for them at all times.
diane schifkovitz October 18, 2012 at 12:54 pm
there is a small herd of 4 or6 that are in Tindel Park ,Middletown and they are on lawns and near Tindel road near the High school north.
Coleen Dee Berry October 18, 2012 at 01:24 pm
Huge herd on 520 between Route 34 and 79...you can see them at dusk on the Camp Arrowhead field and they jump out at you going east down the big hill to Route 34i. There is also a mini-herd of about 10-12 practically in downtown Little Silver on Prospect Ave. Be careful near the firehouse!
Jeff Gollin October 18, 2012 at 01:26 pm
Everywhere in Hills-Estates of Holmdel (vic Telegraph and Centerville Rds). They hang out on front lawns both in small groups and herds of 10 - 15. Talk about "defensive driving!" - It makes sense to assume that there will be deer ahead at every turn or bend in the road. (Keeps us all below the residential speed limit).
Chelsea Naso (Editor) October 18, 2012 at 01:30 pm
Yes - 520 between 34 and 79 is home to so many deer! I see them every time I head that way, day or night.
Bossy600 October 18, 2012 at 02:45 pm
Hance ave by the church and condos, lots of them
On Wayside road by the old Cecom building site
James J Carthy October 18, 2012 at 02:51 pm
We have seen 4-6 deer at the monmouth park racetrack on Oceanport ave and 2 or 3
deer at woodbine cemetary on eatontown blvd so drive carefully after dark.
JosephGhabourLaw October 18, 2012 at 03:07 pm
Not that it is overly local, however, it shows how far wildlife can travel. According to the Jersey Shore Hurricane news on Facebook, there is a bear in the Camp Evans area of Wall Twp. If a bear can get there, I'm sure they'd have no issues reading Homdel, etc.
bob chirmside October 18, 2012 at 03:10 pm
Every morning this week I have encountered deer on Stavola Drive and Sleepy Hollow Rd. The area on Sleepy Hollow is posted deer area. I have been told this area is part of a deer path.
Bryant H October 18, 2012 at 03:47 pm
I see deer every single morning on Nolan Road in Morganvile between the Middle School and Reid Hill Rd. Actually came 5 feet from hitting a baby deer this morning.
Dominick Palermo October 18, 2012 at 04:19 pm
Wyckoff Rd in Eatontown just past the mall heading west
Shannon K. Winning October 18, 2012 at 04:26 pm
Silverside Ave, Little Silver and Rumson Road in Rumson. I drive with my hand over the horn in case one jumps out. The honk is the only thing that gets them out of the road quickly.
Lawrence Greenberg October 18, 2012 at 04:38 pm
All along Topanemus Road from Robertsville through the woods and all the way down past the Dugan school. Also on Ryan Road between Robertsville and all the way to Route 9.
Lawrence Greenberg October 18, 2012 at 04:39 pm
They are particularly numerous late in the evening and very early in the morning, but they can be seen in the middle of the day as well.
John Hayes October 18, 2012 at 05:13 pm
I believe a rifle would also be effective.
Charles Schwartz October 18, 2012 at 06:53 pm
White Street Eatontown about midnight
Deannie October 18, 2012 at 11:24 pm
...just about everywhere in Holmdel...always on Roberts Rd.....always on my street...guess they know it's Deercrest Dr...they enjoy my gardens for their salad course!
Boris Granovskiy October 18, 2012 at 11:46 pm
Every morning at 4:30 I see a lot of deers on Spring Valley rd @ Texas rd
Tom October 19, 2012 at 11:42 am
as Dee states. There are so many deer, that it may be more prudent to ask where we haven't seen deer. In the last week I've had them on rte 36 in middletown (belford and highlands), rte 520, phalanx rd, holland road...and others.
William Bauder October 19, 2012 at 02:18 pm
Where do I see deer?? Wherever my eyes are open...

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