Methods for Managing Human–Deer Conflicts in Urban, Suburban, and Exurban Areas

Authors

Geoff D. Westerfield, Ohio Division of WildlifeFollow
Justin M. Shannon, Utah Division of Wildlife ResourcesFollow
Orrin V. Duvuvuei, New Mexico Department of Game and FishFollow
Thomas A. Decker, U.S. Fish and Wildlife ServiceFollow
Nathan P. Snow, USDAFollow
Erin D. Shank, Missouri Department of ConservationFollow
Brian F. Wakeling, Nevada Department of WildlifeFollow
H. Bryant White, Association of Fish and Wildlife AgenciesFollow

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Description

This monograph identifies challenges and benefits associated with many human–deer conflict mitigation actions as well as methods to monitor the response of deer populations to management actions. Deer exploit urban, suburban, and exurban areas where human populations provide anthropogenic attractants, either intentionally or inadvertently, which often leads to human–deer conflicts. Mitigating actions have varying degrees of efficacy and may not be effective or accepted in every situation. Wildlife and municipal managers must work together to seek methods to reduce attractants, mitigate conflicts, and perpetuate the conservation of wildlife species that adds to the appreciation of nature in our lives.

Publisher

Berryman Institute

Publication Date

2019

Keywords

human-deer conflict, urban, suburban, exurban, mitigate

Disciplines

Animal Sciences | Life Sciences

Recommended Citation

Westerfield, G. D., J. M. Shannon, O. V. Duvuvuei, T. A. Decker, N. P. Snow, E. D. Shank, B. F. Wakeling, and H. B. White. 2019. Methods for managing human-deer conflicts in urban, suburban, and exurban areas. Human-Wildlife Interactions Monograph 3:1-99.