Deer can be a real problem in the Bitterroot Valley.  There have been at any given time some 600+ killed on Eastside Highway between Stevensville and Hamilton causing comprehensive insurance premiums to be a little high for the Bitterroot Valley and communities.  Nonetheless, they are beautiful creatures that share our landscape and can be fine hunting trophies during the hunting season if you are lucky enough to get a tag for a big mule deer buck.