With the crop out of the ground and the leaves soon to be falling out of the trees, fall driving provides its challenges at times.

Department of Natural Resources Conservation Police Officer Noah Workman reminds with the harvest in full swing, deer being active, and potentially wet leaves on the pavement, speeding is not a good idea on rural roads, now more than ever.

Officer Workman warns against driving too fast through heavily wooded areas where leaves may be on the road, causing slick conditions, especially with the season's first frosts anticipated very soon.

If you come upon a roadkill deer, you are able to claim that deer. Visit dnr.illinois.go for more information on that process or call your local DNR office.