More Deer Information
Interested in receiving information about deer management as it is released by the Department of Parks?
The Parks Department strives to keep its citizenry informed and involved. If you wish to be included on our mailing list to receive information regarding proposed programming, input opportunities, and annual program schedules, etc., please send an e-mail to MCP-deermanagement@mncppc-mc.org.
For information on Montgomery County's Deer Management Plan or general information visit the Deer in Montgomery County Parks' pages.
Contact Numbers
- Removal of Dead Deer from Roads - The Montgomery County Animal Shelter: 240-773-5960
- Report Damage - The Deer Management Work Group: 301-949-2909 (to agricultural crops, gardens and ornamental plants)
- Preventing Deer Damage -The Nuisance Animal Information Line 1(877) 463-6497 or the
Montgomery County Cooperative Extension Service at 301-590-9650 - General Questions About Deer - The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) or the Wildlife Division: 301-258-7308
Emergencies
- Montgomery County Animal Shelter: 240-773-5960
- Montgomery County Police: 301-279-8000
- Maryland DNR Wildlife Division (M-F 8AM - 4:30PM): 301-258-7308
- Maryland DNR Wildlife Division (after hours): 410-260-8888
Related Deer Links
- American Lyme Disease Foundation
- Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) - Deer Damage Management Techniques
- Deer Population Management Options (DNR)
- Deer Hunting - A Valuable Deer Management Tool for Private Landowners (DNR)
- Deer Hunting: An Effective Management Tool (DNR)
- Chronic Wasting Disease in White-tailed Deer (DNR)
University of Maryland - Cooperative Extention - Deer Publications & Resources:
- Wildlife Species and Managing Deer Damage (University of Maryland)
- Resistance of Ornamentals to Deer Damage (University of Maryland)
- Using Commercial Deer Repellents to Manage Deer Browsing in the Landscape (pdf)
- Maryland Non-Lethal Wildlife Management Task Force - Final Report
Date of last page update: February 11, 2008
