Access to a sufficient number of deer is necessary for the long-term success of any deer management plan. Cooperative relationships with willing private landowners are needed to establish baits sites for deer capture and camera survey sites.  We are always looking for new properties that would accommodate traps or drop nets.  Frequently deer feeding or sleeping with defined deer trails and brushy areas that provide camouflage (cover) for the deer are very good areas to trap.  If you think that your property offers these three characteristics and you would like to be a part of this project, feel free to contact us.

Reporting Tagged Deer Observations

Community members can help researchers locate deer and determine deer activity patterns. Important information to record include the date, time, street address, tag numbers of deer observed, total number of deer in the group, and what activity they were engaged in (e.g. feeding, bedding, walking/running). Your participation will help us to collect important information on deer movements. 

Several of the tagged and collared deer do not have transmitters and therefore reports are the only way we can document the movements of these deer.  Deer of particular interest would be:

205, 209, 210, 211, 217, 221, 223, 225, and 228.

Please report sightings by phone at (607) 254-7274.