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White-tailed deer are active and rutting this time of year By Gary Clark, Correspondent Updated Oct 24, 2022 5:06 p.m.

Reports from around the state indicate the white-tailed buck rut — or mating season — is getting underway. Lots of scrapes and rubs are being found, and bucks have begun sparring.

Zeke Wilson If you drive a vehicle or ride in one, it is a very dangerous time to do so as the white-tailed rutting season is in full swing.

Owner Steve Jurasits says it's not the first vehicle to come in recently with damage done by a white-tailed deer. "So far, I'd say at least 15 to 20, and it just started.