The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency Is Reminging The Public That You’re More Likely To See Deer Running Across Roadways Over The Next Few Months. The Reason – October Through December Is Deer Mating Season, So More Deer-Related Crashes Are Likely. In 2008, There Were Over 51-Hundred Deer-Related Crashes. The Twra Advises That If You Collide With A Deer, Never Approach It Since Deer Are Powerful And Can Cause Bodily Harm To A Human. Tennessee Law Allows Deer Killed In A Collision To Be Used As Food, As Long As The Nearest Twra Regional Office Is Contacted Within 48 Hours.