I drive through Ottumwa (and most of the state) with regularity. Many new roads, such as the new highway that goes around Ottumwa blow my mind with how many deer are killed by cars.
It was said that in the 1st week, over 40 deer were hit on the mile and a half stretch of road. Now, insurance companies are complaining about high deer numbers because of car damage.
EVERY WEEK I see about 3-4 minimum deer dead by Ottumwa, I would say way over 100 have been hit on that stretch in one year, at least 30-40 per year continuing guaranteed. Let's say an average of $1,500 per accident= $150,000 1st year and 45k-60k each year after, not including injuries to people.
QUESTIONS:
Why wouldn't the road commission put 8 foot fences along both sides, it would be far cheaper than 1 year of damage. They do this by Iowa Falls for example.
Can landowners who own land by highways get funding for 8 foot fences.
Why do some areas have fences and some not? Crazy not to for many reasons.
It was said that in the 1st week, over 40 deer were hit on the mile and a half stretch of road. Now, insurance companies are complaining about high deer numbers because of car damage.
EVERY WEEK I see about 3-4 minimum deer dead by Ottumwa, I would say way over 100 have been hit on that stretch in one year, at least 30-40 per year continuing guaranteed. Let's say an average of $1,500 per accident= $150,000 1st year and 45k-60k each year after, not including injuries to people.
QUESTIONS:
Why wouldn't the road commission put 8 foot fences along both sides, it would be far cheaper than 1 year of damage. They do this by Iowa Falls for example.
Can landowners who own land by highways get funding for 8 foot fences.
Why do some areas have fences and some not? Crazy not to for many reasons.