Howard County's Comprehensive Deer Management plan addresses actions that can help reduce deer-human conflicts but can not eliminate them. Deer are very adaptable animals and will continue to thrive in Howard County. Here are some ways to help reduce and prevent deer problems. Damage to Agricultural Crops, Gardens and Ornamental Plantings Damage prevention alternatives for homeowners and agriculturalists include mechanical noise producing devices, chemical repellents, and fencing. Farmers experiencing crop damage are encouraged to open their land to hunting or obtain deer management permits to reduce the number of deer on their property.
Deer are most active at dawn and dusk.
Watch for deer where roads pass through wooded and agricultural areas. Deer crossing signs indicate where heavily used deer trails cross roadways. Slow down and watch for eye-shine of deer near the road edges. Don't use high beam headlights, they can temporarily blind deer. Watch for other deer following the first one that you see.