How are deer numbers controlled?
Deer numbers in most of New York are controlled by regulated recreational hunting. However, several other methods have been suggested and tested. Regulated hunting remains the most practical means of controlling wild, free ranging deer. Information on the various deer management options in New York is presented in A Citizens Guide to Managing White-tailed Deer in Urban and Suburban New York (540K pdf). The information contained in this document is essential for individuals and communities to make informed decisions about deer management. Additionally, “An Evaluation of Deer Management Options” (705K pdf) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in deer management. This document was collectively developed by the New England Chapter of The Wildlife Society and the Northeast Deer Technical Committee (NEDTC) in 1988 and revised in 2007 by the NEDTC to include new research findings relative to several deer management options. The NEDTC is a group of professional deer biologists from nor
