Deer Solution Notes UGA Research Tying Rut to Peak Deer Movement

Deer Solution of Middle Tennessee References UGA Study Linking Rut Timing to Peak Deer Movement

Parsipanny, United States - October 17, 2026 / Deer Solution /

October 15th, 2026. Deer Solution of Middle Tennessee is calling on property owners in Nashville, Gallatin, Hendersonville, and Franklin to review their landscaping protection ahead of rut season, the fall mating period during which deer activity increases significantly across the region.

The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance notes that peak mating and migration seasons for many animals, particularly deer, occur from October through December. According to Tennessee Highway Patrol crash statistics, half of the state's deer-related crashes in 2023 occurred during those three months. Tennessee recorded 8,036 deer-related crashes in 2024, among them 465 injury crashes and five fatal crashes. The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security identifies November as historically the peak month for such incidents.

Research from Georgia reinforces this pattern. A 2015 study conducted by researchers from the University of Georgia and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources analyzed 45,811 deer-vehicle collisions recorded between 2005 and 2012, comparing that data against conception rates and deer movement patterns. The study found strong alignment among peak conception timing, peak rut movement, and peak collision frequency.

UGA Today reported that lead author James Stickles noted peak rut can occur anywhere from October to December depending on geographic location. An article from the Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute further cautions that deer may enter a roadway from any direction during the rut. Taken together, the Tennessee data and this body of research characterize fall as a period of heightened deer movement, making it a practical time for property owners to assess how their landscaping is protected.

Deer Solution of Middle Tennessee provides a professional deer repellent service designed to protect shrubs, flowers, and garden beds from deer damage. A Certified Deer Damage Expert® evaluates each property and recommends a customized treatment program based on the specific plantings present and the level of deer pressure observed. The company recommends year-round service, including during winter months when natural food sources for deer become scarce.

"Fall is a period of increased deer activity in Tennessee, and it is a good time for homeowners to look at their landscaping," said a representative at Deer Solution of Middle Tennessee. "We build a customized program around each property's plantings and deer pressure, then work with the homeowner to adjust it over time when appropriate."

Property owners in Nashville, Gallatin, Hendersonville, and Franklin can schedule a free consultation and estimate online or by calling (615) 258-7108.

Deer Solution is The Authority in Deer Control®, with more than 40 years of experience helping homeowners protect landscaping from deer browsing and damage. The company operates as a franchise network, with each location independently owned and operated under one national brand. Deer Solution of Middle Tennessee is a DBA of Norman Management Services, LLC. Locally owned and operated.

Contact Information:

Deer Solution

1 Gatehall Dr. Ste 300
Parsipanny, NJ 07054
United States

Kris Goodrich
+1-888-503-8313
https://deersolution.com

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