Urban deer have become comfortable co-existing with humans. Wild animals become acclimated to deterrents. A varied program with several components will be more effective than a single preventive method. The response of the deer herd would be an increase in the birth rate. Therefore, by feeding deer, you are contributing to the current problem.
Deer become reliant when fed.
Therefore, if you begin to feed them, you should continue. The average deer consumes five pounds of food per day. With group feeding comes the potential threat of the transfer of disease. If the deer is on private property, the property owner is responsible. You are not required to stop if you have an accident with a deer unless it involves another vehicle, pedestrians or personal property other than your vehicle.