Impact of Wild Deer on Humans

The impact of wild deer on the property of homeowners is a persistent challenge. From the potential of facilitating the spread of Lyme disease to the destruction of gardens and landscaping the presence of wild deer in neighborhoods and near homes can be a major problem. As urban areas expand their footprint and the natural habitat of deer decreases that presence is growing as each year passes. Likewise, homeowners' pursuit of the best method to rid their property of destructive deer is widening. Below are some of the most recent news related to deer impinging on homes and properties and some of the lengths concerned citizens have gone to stop the deer incursions.

From New Hampshire's Valley Newsnewspaper in the Local & Regional Briefs, there is a story describing how a homeowner should respond if they find a deer fawn. The article is available here:https://www.vnews.com/Local---Regional-briefs-May-26-2019-25733815

From Iowa'sFox 28online version "Iowa City grapples with deer management concerns" is an article describing the how Iowa City leaders are challenged with managing an urban deer population of over 10,000. The article is available here:https://cbs2iowa.com/news/local/iowa-city-grapples-with-deer-management-concerns

OnWNYC, New York Public Radio the article "Oh Deer! NJ Seeks Ways to Rein in Surging Deer Population" is featured and describes how deer from the Six Mile Run Reservoir, which is a state park, are negatively impacting the area's businesses and homeowners. The article is available here:https://www.wnyc.org/story/oh-dear-new-jersey-residents-seek-ways-reduce-deer-densities/

Tennessee'sThe Courierincludes an article from December 2018 titled "Deer disease management zone established for McNairy, Hardeman, Fayette counties" that chronicles The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission making regulatory changes in response to the confirmation of chronic wasting disease in deer in Fayette and Hardeman counties in West Tennessee. The article is available here:https://www.courieranywhere.com/2018/12/21/deer-disease-management-zone-established-for-mcnairy-hardeman-fayette-counties/

Bottom line, the intersection of wild deer and rural, suburban, and even urban residents includes a growing number of problems and is an ever more common occurrence. Considering the potential health risks and property damage that can result from the encounters, planning a solid defense against deer on your property is more important than ever.