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Deer in Urban Landscapes: History, Problems, and Management Approaches

Schauber, Eric M.; Benson, T. J.; Spyreas, G.; Allen, Maximillian L.

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Title
Deer in Urban Landscapes: History, Problems, and Management Approaches
Author(s)
  • Schauber, Eric M.
  • Benson, T. J.
  • Spyreas, G.
  • Allen, Maximillian L.
Issue Date
2022-11-04
Keyword(s)
  • Deer
  • Wildlife management
  • Culling
  • Urban wildlife
  • Population density
  • Hunting
  • Human-wildlife conflict
  • Zoonoses
  • Vector-borne disease
  • Ecosystem
  • Biodiversity conservation
  • Wildlife fertility control
Abstract
This document summarizes the costs and benefits of various strategies for managing urban white-tailed deer (hereafter “deer”). Deer have reached high densities in many urban and suburban areas, leading to conflicts with people and negative effects on natural habitats and other wildlife. A range of options exists for managing abundant deer in human population centers, but all are costly and need to be continued over the long term to be successful. The most appropriate approach depends on the size of area to be managed, the number of deer living there, the budget, and feasibility and acceptability of lethal measures.
Series/Report Name or Number
Technical Report INHS 2022 (21)
Type of Resource
text
Language
en
Handle URL
https://hdl.handle.net/2142/115262
Sponsor(s)/Grant Number(s)
Forest Preserve District of Cook County

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Technical Reports - Illinois Natural History Survey PRIMARY
Reports produced by INHS staff, usually as deliverables for assessment projects funded by federal or state agencies or non-governmental organizations.