Many people make plans to attend hunters breakfasts on opening day of deer season, then fend for themselves for the rest of November’s early-morning meals.

That’s not necessary.

Civic organizations have meals for hunters (and anyone else who wants to attend) scheduled through the month.

Here are a few upcoming events.

. In Holden, the Eastern Maine Snowmobile Club will host a hunters breakfast at the clubhouse on Levensellar Road from 8:30-4 a.m. today.

. At Exeter, a hunters breakfast will be held at the Exeter School today from 4:30 to 9 a.m. Children 12 and younger will pay $2.50 while adults eat for $4.50.

. At Passadumkeag, a public hunters supper is scheduled for Nov. 20 at the community building. The supper will run from 4:30 to 6 p.m. The cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children. For more information contact Lillian Marquis at 732-3232 or Alice Dolley at 732-4155.

Deer create hazardous driving

According to the Insurance Information Institute, there are more than 1.5 million automobile crashes involving deer each year.

The I.I.I. says that during hunting season deer may tend to dart onto highways, and more deer-vehicle crashes occur during this season than at any other time of year.

Some of I.I.I.’s tips for avoiding (and dealing with) car-deer crashes:

. Be attentive from sunset to midnight and hours shortly before and after sunrise.

. Drive with caution when moving through deer-crossing zones, areas known to have a large deer population, and in areas where roads divide agricultural fields from forestland.

. Remember: Deer seldom run alone. If you see one deer, assume there are others nearby.

. When driving at night, use high beams when possible to better illuminate deer eyes.

. Brake firmly when you see a deer in or near your path, but stay in your lane. Many serious crashes occur when drivers swerve to avoid a deer and hit another vehicle or lose control of their cars.

. Do not rely on devices such as deer whistles, deer fences, and reflectors to deter deer.

. If your vehicle strikes a deer, it is best not to touch the animal. The frightened and injured animal could hurt you or itself. If the deer is blocking the roadway and poses a danger to other motorists, contact the police.