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.
Explore the basics of deer biology, ecology, and management.
White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) have adapted to, and are thriving in, residential–suburban landscapes. Special hunts, sharpshooting programs, and fertility control efforts have been implemented in residential communities to reduce local deer populations. For these management strategies to be effective, it is important to understand deer movement and behavior patterns in suburban landscapes.
University of Michigan's Animal Diversity Web's page on white-tailed deer, which provides basic information on deer biology.
This is a multimedia disk available for purchase from the Quality Deer Management Association. It is full of information about the complexities of deer management in urban and suburban areas and offers options for reducing deer/human conflicts in densely populated areas.
This multi-media resource explores community deer management and biodiversity issues. It is available for purchase from the Quality Deer Management Association.
The WC4EB website is an educational site providing information on deer biology, overabundance, and management, especially in urban areas.