Managing Deer in the Suburbs - Prince William Conservation Alliance 1st Thursday Speaker Series May 6, 2010

The white-tail deer is a beautiful native species that was locally extinct due to over hunting by 1900. Reintroduced in the mid-20th century, this adaptive animal has rebounded astoundingly. Most experts agree that there are far more deer here now than there were before Europeans arrived in North America.

Able to thrive in suburban landscapes and released from hunting pressure, white tail deer now pose a significant threat to our remaining natural areas by over browsing - eliminating hundreds of native plant and animal species.

White tail deer management is often a polarizing issue which is driven more by emotion than logic. Come hear naturalist Charles Smith speak about the science as well as the politics behind the issue of managing white-tail deer. Hear about what is happening in our region, and discuss the future of our local forest ecosystems and what options are available to alleviate human-deer conflicts.

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