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With bow hunting season in full swing and deer in the midst of mating season DNR Officer Eric Hoffman says deer are very active during both day and night.

He says hunters have been successful in Marion County so far, 531 total harvests have been reported county-wide. 246 does, 251 bucks and 34 button bucks have been taken. Hoffman encourages caution on rural roadways as the increased activity sees more animals moving across streets. Hunters should also tag and report deer correctly throughout the season to ensure an accurate count of the population according to Hoffman.