Cars Outkill Hunters in Urban Deer Zones | Raleigh News

Deer in North Carolina’s urban areas are dying at shocking rates—cars, not hunters, are the top killer, with only 7% of fawns surviving their first year compared to 41% in rural zones. A three-year study by wildlife officials and N.C. State reveals a nationwide trend: as cities expand, deer face deadly collisions and coyote predation, forcing new solutions like wildlife corridors, road fencing, and urban archery seasons to balance safety for humans and deer. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fda96db6db91bf65