Deer can be a pest in our community. Because we live in a National Park, we have very limited opportunities to control the impact of deer on our lives. Some communities have in the past supported the Deer Immunocontraception Program. Read at this link about their success.

Some homeowner have fenced in their property. There are good examples of fences, but also quite a few eyesores. Every homeowners has the responsibility make sure their fence fits in with the environment and of course zoning laws.

Deer, over time, have developed special skills in obtaining food from human garbage. This deer was observed eating bread skillfully out of a plastic bag. Deer have been observed batting a garbage can down a walk in hopes the lid would come off.

Every homeowner is encouraged to obtain bungees for their houses and educate all occupants including tenants in the usefulness of the bungees. Your neighbors and the community will appreciate a much cleaner look of your property.

Should this not work, retaining bins remain the only other viable option.