This story from Citylab titled “The Deer In Your Yard Are Here To Stay” is old (2017). You can read it here. Most of the pictures below are even older. But the “problem” – deer overpopulation – is as old as expanding human habitation along the margins of other animals’ habitats. And it’s not likely to get better before it gets worse.
Frankly deer overpopulation is not something a return to older ways couldn’t solve. But given how things have changed for most of us it’s unlikely we’re going back to those old ways any time soon.
In the meantime, if you live anywhere between Staten Island and the Sierras, beware of Bambi jumping in front of your vehicle. Full disclosure: I once totaled my pickup in a collision with Bambi’s mom on a remote stretch of Colorado highway doing 60. The doe and my S-10 were both losers in this confrontation. Come to think of it, since the deer in your yard are here to stay, best to slow down. Bambi and your truck will both be glad you did.
Bet you Four Bucks you’ll see more of these guys in your neighborhood this year than last….