Taking on deer management in your community can seem daunting at first. Luckily, deer are among the best-studied species of wildlife in North America. The literature on deer biology and management is vast and spans decades. Here you will find a selection of some of the articles, documents and management guides that other communities have found most useful in shaping their deer management programs.
Translate your community's desired outcomes into deer management objectives that are specific and measurable.
The Open Standards for the Practice of Conservation is a product of the Conservation Measures Partnership. It is a useful reference for many types of management projects, including deer management at the local level. We include it here on the CBDM website because it provides good guidance on how to go about setting objectives and measuring program success, two areas where communities often benefit from additional guidance.
A brief video with Dr. Paul Curtis of Cornell University describing considerations communities should take into account when developing a CBDM plan.
A brief video with Dr. Paul Curtis of Cornell University on considerations communities should take into account when developing measurable objectives for their CBDM plan.