Progress 10/01/01 to 09/30/06
Outputs
Throughout the country, more and more urban and suburban communities are facing the management of large and growing deer herds. Wildlife agencies, local governments, and community residents have an interest in avoiding problems related to white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus). Wildlife managers are interested in fostering positive impacts (benefits) related to deer; they want to manage a valued resource, not an unwanted pest. As a result of increased deer-human interactions, community participation in deer management has increased, putting unprecedented strain on wildlife agency responsiveness and community tolerance. The purpose of this study is to identify key elements of intervention strategies that lead to acceptable and efficient deer management in communities.
Impacts
Based on managers actual experience, we identified 7 underlying models reflecting their approaches to community-based suburban deer management. In September, we convened a workshop of the veteran deer managers along with the Study Contact Team made up of individuals from NYSDEC, Massachusetts DFW, Cornell University, and UMass-Amherst. The workshop resulted in the identification of (1) dimensions of institutional, community, and individual capacity that the intervention processes which occurred in each model were meant to affect and (2) the specific intervention activities that targeted capacity building. Results from the workshop have been used to guide the case-study portion of the research by providing a guide for individual stakeholder interviews. We have identified 6 cases, 3 in New York (Cayuga Heights, Amherst, and Clarence) and 3 in Massachusetts (Wilbraham, Walpole, and Ashland), and held shared history sessions, interviews, and/or document analysis with
respect to all 6 cases. Summary reports and resulting publications are underway. The results of this work will allow agency managers of deer populations to be more effective and efficient in management of a resources that has significant economic impacts within the state and region.
Publications
- No publications reported this period
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Progress 10/01/02 to 09/30/03
Outputs
Throughout the country, more and more urban and suburban communities are facing the management of large and growing deer herds. Wildlife agencies, local governments, and community residents have an interest in avoiding problems related to white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus). Wildlife managers are interested in fostering positive impacts (benefits) related to deer; they want to manage a valued resource, not an unwanted pest. As a result of increased deer-human interactions, community participation in deer management has increased, putting unprecedented strain on wildlife agency responsiveness and community tolerance. The purpose of this study is to identify key elements of intervention strategies that lead to acceptable and efficient deer management in communities. During 2002, we conducted practitioner profile (in depth) interviews of 10 veteran deer managers from across the northeast.
Impacts
Based on managers actual experience, we identified 7 underlying models reflecting their approaches to community-based suburban deer management. In September, we convened a workshop of the veteran deer managers along with the Study Contact Team made up of individuals from NYSDEC, Massachusetts DFW, Cornell University, and UMass-Amherst. The workshop resulted in the identification of (1) dimensions of institutional, community, and individual capacity that the intervention processes which occurred in each model were meant to affect and (2) the specific intervention activities that targeted capacity building. Results from the workshop have been used to guide the case-study portion of the research by providing a guide for individual stakeholder interviews. We have identified 6 cases, 3 in New York (Cayuga Heights, Amherst, and Clarence) and 3 in Massachusetts (Wilbraham, Walpole, and Ashland), and held shared history sessions, interviews, and/or document analysis with
respect to all 6 cases. Summary reports and resulting publications are underway. The results of this work will allow agency managers of deer populations to be more effective and efficient in management of a resources that has significant economic impacts within the state and region.
Publications
- No publications reported this period
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Progress 10/01/01 to 09/30/02
Outputs
Throughout the country, more urban and suburban communities are facing the management of large and growing deer herds. Wildlife managers are interested in fostering positive benefits related to deer and seek effective management approaches. The purpose of this study is to identify key elements of intervention strategies that lead to acceptable deer management in communities. To achieve this goal, we have begun collecting information from experts and community stakeholders on deer management techniques. During summer 2002, we conducted profile interviews of 10 veteran deer managers from across the Northeast and identified 7 models reflecting their approaches to community-based suburban deer management. In Sept. we convened a workshop of managers to further identify intervention strategies and processes. Results are being used to guide the case-study portion of the research in 6 towns (3 in NY and 3 in MA).
Impacts
Our results will help to guide managers in their attempts to manage the significant and growing challenge of deer management in suburban environments. We will provide direction for involving community participation in deer management, for streamlining the management process rather than repeating it in each individual town, and creating a more mutually beneficial atmosphere for a wide array of stakeholders. Our results will point to effective ways of communicating the realities of wildlife management in areas with high human densities and evaluate and identify those management models that are either effective or ineffective for deer management and communication and involvement of the public.
Publications
- No publications reported this period
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