The means we choose to prevent wildlife damage will, to some degree, determine its incidence in the future. If you have any questions regarding the information on these pages please, contact the DNR Information Center. When wildlife damage is a recurring problem, a landowner, property manager or occupant may want to consider altering their property to discourage its attractiveness to wildlife. Geese, for instance, can be deterred by certain landscaping configurations. Where gardens attract rabbits, groundhogs, and deer, the landowner may want to consider constructing a fence.
Fences are a long-term and relatively inexpensive solution.
An unprotected garden will continue to attract wildlife. Many people choose to use non-toxic chemical repellants. While these are effective in many cases, repellents are temporary, require frequent reapplication and are often expensive. In cases like these, the most effective method of control may be the removal of the animal. The most common method of removal involves destroying or relocating the animal.