New Siskiyou County Wildlife Crossing Used by 24 Bucks

Early use of the crossing

A new wildlife crossing in Siskiyou County was used by 24 bucks during a one-month period. The activity marks an early sign that deer are moving through the structure rather than avoiding it.

Why the count matters

Wildlife crossings are built to give animals a route across or around areas where people and vehicles travel. The reported month of use provides a first measure of how deer are responding to the new crossing.

The count is limited to 24 bucks during that month. It does not establish how many other deer used the crossing, how often the animals returned, or whether the structure changed vehicle-deer encounters.

What comes next

The crossing’s use can be tracked over additional periods to show whether deer continue to use it. Future counts could also help show whether use varies by season or includes animals beyond the 24 bucks reported for the month.

Active NorCal reported the one-month count. The report is linked below.