Deer Management at Duke Farms

The Duke Farms Deer Management Program is one of the most successful DMPs in the state. Prior to 2004, exceedingly high resident deer herd densities on the Duke Farms property resulted in severe ecological degradation, native plant extirpation and a dramatic loss of biodiversity. Over the last two decades, Duke Farms has implemented a strategic, aggressive and consistently applied combination of deer management strategies which has resulted in a prolific rebound of native plant communities and overall ecosystem health. Join us to learn about the program’s inception, methodologies and quantifiable results.