Nov. 2007 - Volume 68, Issue 11
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Landowners and Deer
The Conservation Department enables landowners to manage deer on their property.
White-tailed deer are the favorite wild animal of many Missourians. It’s always a thrill to see one and, through the years, we’re seeing more and more of them. They now live in every county of Missouri and have spread out from our forests to our suburbs, cities, parks, gardens and farm fields.
Because most of Missouri’s deer are on private land, wildlife managers have to team with landowners to maintain a healthy deer population. Especially important in these partnerships are agricultural producers. Their crop fields can fuel large increases in deer numbers, and they are most affected by the results of having too many deer.
The Conservation Department recommends harvesting deer, especially does, during established seasons as the most effective management tool for landowners to control deer numbers.
About This Article
Author
BRAD MCCORD is the agricultural programs coordinator for the Department. His work includes developing partnerships with agricultural and conservation groups and administering landowner cost-share and incentive programs. Brad and his wife, Jennifer, live in California, Mo., with daughters Sarah and Madison.
