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Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q) <br />How do we know how many deer are in Ramsey County? <br />The Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Department usually performs an annual aerial survey <br />of selected communities within the county (depending upon weather conditions). Communities <br />can opt in to this survey if they wish. <br />How inany deer are in Ramsey County? <br />As of the 2011 deer survey, there was a minimum 1,115 deer in Ramsey County. <br />What are the most common complaints about deer in Ramsey County? <br />While one of the major concerns with deer in Ramsey County involves the potential for auto <br />collisions, the most common concerns involve vegetative destruction on public and/or private <br />property. This is especially exacerbated during the spring planting season, when deer can be <br />quite common in gardens, wooded areas, and even in backyards! Many residents have also <br />voiced concern about the large presence of deer on their property during the warmer seasons. <br />Is it safe to approach deer? <br />Although deer may look cute, they actually are quite skittish. Never comer a deer - they are wild <br />animals and are unpredictable. <br />Should Ifieed deer? <br />Please do not feed the deer. This will only encourage them to continue to seek food on your <br />property, which may lead to continued destruction and/or nuisance. This could also cause deer to <br />lose their natural fear of humans, which could be dangerous to both the animals and your <br />community. In addition, many communities have ordinances against feeding deer (e.g., Saint <br />Paul, Maplewood, Shoreview). <br />Do deer carry disease that put my family at risk? <br />Deer can be a host for ticks that may carry Lyme Disease. Deer themselves do not cause Lyme <br />Disease. However, it is best to exercise caution and never touch an immobile or dead deer. <br />11 I Page e <br />0 <br />