White-tailed Deer
Art by Jean Gawalt
The people of New York greatly appreciate and enjoy deer in many ways. If not managed properly, deer numbers can increase dramatically, which can cause problems for farmers, homeowners, and can cause road hazards. This can also affect the condition of the deer by harming their habitat and other wildlife. On this page you'll find links with information on how the Department of Environmental Conservation manages deer numbers. The goal is to balance deer with their habitat, human land uses and recreational interests.
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More about White-tailed Deer:
- New York's Deer Management Program - Overview of how and why white-tailed deer populations are management in New York.
- Deer Feeding Regulations - Provides information about the specific regulations and also answers some questions regarding the feeding of deer and other wildlife
- Winter Deer Foods - A partial listing of tree and shrub species that are eaten by deer in the winter, arranged in order of quality and preference
- Cutting Browse for Deer Feeding - An explanation of the advantages and disadvantages of cutting browse and what kinds of vegetation would provide the best food supply for deer in winter.
